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Construction Wrap-Up Insurance Programs: Erecting a Solid Foundation, Part I

by Dennis J. Artese, Finley T. Harckham, Luma S. Al-Shibib | Apr 8, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Owner-controlled insurance programs and contractor-controlled insurance programs, or “wrap-ups,” provide insurance coverage for owners, general contractors and subcontractors. Before considering a wrap-up, understand how they work and their typical coverages.

AvalonBay Community’s Fire Elimination Program for Wood Frame Construction

by A. Vincent Vasquez | Apr 7, 2020
Risk Management | Technology

Technologies such as high-def perimeter cameras, sensors that detect temperature changes and a spray-on process that retards fire in wood are reducing fires in wood frame construction.

Lien Waivers: Understanding the Risks in a Common Form

by Ian B. Huyett, Kenneth E. Rubinstein | Apr 1, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Owners may use lien waivers to gain additional rights beyond what they are entitled to under the contract.

In Uncertain Times, Pay Close Attention to the Employee Handbook

by Rick Blystone | Apr 1, 2020
Business | Human Resources | Risk Management | Workforce

Employers should pay special attention to the content of their employee handbooks during these uncertain times.

2020 Executive Insights: Insurance and Surety Bonding

by Construction Executive | Apr 1, 2020
Business | Executive Profiles | Insurance | Risk | Surety Bonding

Industry experts share their insights on best practices for insurance and bonding.

COVID-19 Has Shut Down Your Construction Project. Is There Insurance for That?

by Patrick Boyle, Ken D. Kronstadt, Sarah L. Cronin, Michael J. O'Connor, Jessie F. Beeber | Mar 25, 2020
Business | Finance | Insurance | Project Delivery | Risk

As COVID-19 spreads, its impact on the construction industry could be severe. Will your insurance policies provide any coverage for the extra expenses and losses you are about to incur?

Four Qualities Lenders Look for in General Contractors When Assessing Construction Risk

by Scott A. Cameron | Mar 25, 2020
Business | Business Risk | Risk | Risk Management

There are four essential qualities lenders look for in general contractors when assessing risk in construction projects: document accuracy, responsiveness to questions, honesty and focus on area of expertise.

It Takes More Than a Certificate to Protect Owners, Developers and Contractors

by Derek E. Steffen | Mar 25, 2020
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

A certificate of insurance (COI), issued by a licensed insurance broker, is a summary of insurance policies and/or coverages, such as general and professional liability and workers' compensation.
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