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Navigating the Perfect Storm: Combating a Projected Spike in COVID-19 Cases During Flu Season

by Curtis Moore | Jul 27, 2020
OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

A surge of COVID-19 cases this fall may coincide with the start of flu season. Construction employers can take steps now to lessen the risk of employees contracting the seasonal flu and COVID-19.

Leveraging Risk Technology to Drive Construction Worksite Safety

by Robert Gaetano, Angela Isley | Jul 19, 2020
Data Analytics | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Surety Bonding | Technology

Implementing a cloud-based risk management information system can streamline risk management decision-making and promote jobsite safety practices.

Best Practices for Avoiding Payment Disputes in Commercial Tenant Improvement Contracts

by Renee S. Diaz | Jul 13, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Surety Bonding

Following essential business practices when drafting commercial tenant improvement contracts can help contractors stay on schedule and manage the client’s expectations.

Five Trends Affecting Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Megan Hudson ‎‎ | Jul 12, 2020
Careers | Risk Management | Training | Workforce

Workers’ compensation claims can be affected by several risk factors. Some of the most pertinent trends affecting workers’ compensation claims are outlined below.

Bonded and Insured: Are Both Needed? What’s the Difference? Why Does It Matter?

by Mary Bacon | Jul 9, 2020
Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Surety bonds and insurance are forms of risk management meant to protect against financial loss. But what they cover and how claims are handled differ.

Business Interruption Insurance Amid COVID-19

by Carl Bloomfield, CJ Mooney | Jul 8, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Safety | Total Human Health

Will business interruption coverage cover contractors’ potential financial losses and delays as a result of COVID-19? It’s complicated and there may be no clear answer yet as the situation evolves.

What Is Keyman Insurance—and Who Needs It?

by Patrick Keightley | Jul 7, 2020
Business Development | Insurance | Safety

If a partner, founder or key employee whom the success of the business depends upon dies, a keyman insurance policy can pay expenses until a proper replacement is found.

Uniformity in Florida’s Construction Bond Laws Brings About Fairness for the Industry

by Gary L. Brown | Jul 7, 2020
Law | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Surety Bonding

More consistency among Florida laws should benefit contractors, as well as lower-tiered subcontractors and suppliers.
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