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How COVID-19 Has Affected Risk in the Construction Industry

While COVID-19 has increased the risks for construction professionals, there are strategies to mitigate risk such as virtual training, wearables and attracting the best talent.

Electronic Signatures for Surety Bonds: Widespread Adoption Needed

by Julie Alleyne, Lawrence LeClair | Nov 9, 2020
Risk | Surety Bonding | Technology

The current practices required by most public owners of executing physical copies of bonds is unworkable and imprudent during the COVID-19 crisis in order to maintain a safe environment for those executing, delivering and receiving surety bonds.

Business Interruption Policies: Are COVID-19 Losses Covered?

Business interruption coverage provides coverage for loss of income or covered expenses. While in most cases, BI has not covered COVID-19 losses, there are glimmers of hope.

What Is the No. 1 Risk for Construction, Heading Into 2021?

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Nov 7, 2020
Risk | Risk Management

Industry professionals share their thoughts on the challenges and risks facing the construction industry heading into 2021.

Getting the Band Back Together: How a Surety Team Can Hit the Right Notes

by Michael Senecal | Nov 7, 2020
Risk | Surety Bonding

Just as a singer is supported by guitar, bass and drums, the most effective surety bond producers call on different forms of expertise to ensure they hit the right notes during client conversations.

Why It’s Critical to Have a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

by Mike Dooley | Nov 6, 2020
Cybersecurity | Risk Management | Technology

Contractors should take steps to ensure consistent data security practices and protection against ransomware, phishing and wire transfer scams. Here’s how.

Five-Star Contracting: Using Contract Claims to Contest Errors in Federal Performance Evaluations

by Nicholas T. Solosky | Nov 1, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

Federal agencies evaluate contractors through the CPAR System, which other federal agencies access for reviews of a contractor’s past performance. But does a contractor have recourse for erroneous reviews?

Focus on Productivity and Risk Management to Navigate the Post-Pandemic Construction Industry

by Kenny Ingram | Oct 29, 2020
Business | Productivity | Risk Management

If construction organizations keep risk management a priority while improving productivity, they can capitalize on post-pandemic opportunities.

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How COVID-19 Has Affected Risk in the Construction Industry

Electronic Signatures for Surety Bonds: Widespread Adoption Needed

Business Interruption Policies: Are COVID-19 Losses Covered?

What Is the No. 1 Risk for Construction, Heading Into 2021?

Getting the Band Back Together: How a Surety Team Can Hit the Right Notes

Why It’s Critical to Have a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

Five-Star Contracting: Using Contract Claims to Contest Errors in Federal Performance Evaluations

Focus on Productivity and Risk Management to Navigate the Post-Pandemic Construction Industry

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