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How Accurately Monitoring the Weather Can Save Significant Revenue

by Dan Slagen | Jun 4, 2020
Business | Finance | Insurance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk

Understanding the impact of upcoming weather at a hyperlocal level is critical for contractors. Knowing ahead of time how, when and where to schedule jobs and crews at the beginning of each day and week puts contractors in the best possible position for success.

Five Easy Ways to Remove Risk From the AIA A201-2017

by Kenneth E. Rubinstein, Lexie R. Pereira | Jun 3, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors can “de-risk” their owner contracts without creating unwanted conflict with these five readily-accepted revisions to the AIA-A201.

Don’t Be a Casualty of the COVID-19 Recession

by Nate Budde | Jun 3, 2020
Business | Business Development | Business Risk | Economy | Finance | Risk | Risk Management

Understanding cash needs, making cuts for efficiency, focusing on the best projects and protecting lien and bond claim rights can help contractors fend off the recession’s financial risk.

Reduce Construction Risk With Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

by Adam P. Handfinger, Kris Lengieza | Jun 2, 2020
Artificial Intelligence | Risk Management | Technology

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are powerful tools to reduce construction risks. Understanding the technology, where to find it and how to use it are critical to mitigating risk.

Project Management Teams Must Be Trained to Properly Document Projects

by Leslie A. Boe | May 28, 2020
Business | Business Development | Project Management | Risk Management

Whether prosecuting or defending a claim, having the appropriate documentation will pay off. Contractors should make sure project management teams are properly trained so they have the documentation needed to be successful in defending or prosecuting construction claims.

Best Practices for Data Privacy and Cybersecurity in a Virtual Construction Work Environment

by Frederick D. Cruz, Jane Davidson | May 20, 2020
Cybersecurity | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

The transition to remote work requires contractors to be aware of creative phishing attempts, potential data breaches, vulnerability to ransomware and malware, in addition to privacy threats.

Crash the Company Car?

by Remmie Butchko | May 20, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Companies are usually responsible for employee actions while on the clock, so if an employee has an accident with a company vehicle, minimize the risk with five steps.

Are Construction Employers at Risk for an OSHA Citation Due to COVID-19 Exposure?

by Angelo Filippi | May 19, 2020
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

In response to the pandemic, OSHA has issued enforcement guidance directing its field personnel to investigate complaints, referrals, as well as employer-reported fatalities and hospitalizations to identify potentially hazardous occupational exposures and to ensure that employers take prompt action to mitigate hazards and protect employees.
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