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Now Is the Time to Master These Construction Fundamentals

by Jason Lambert | Apr 29, 2020
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Now is the time for contractors to take a look as licensing, insurance, contracts, credentials, training and processes to prepare for what comes next and what will sustain them for the future.

Asking the Right Legal Questions to Prepare for COVID-19 Claims

by Caitlin Ward | Apr 29, 2020
Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

While companies identify means of recovering losses and preparing for litigation or insurance claims that may arise from COVID-19, it helps to know what questions to ask legal representation or insurance providers.

Putting Building Blocks in Place for Construction Success

by Kenny Ingram | Apr 22, 2020
Finance | Risk Management | Technology

With flexible enterprise software tools, the construction industry can navigate potentially troublesome projects with limited profit margins and work towards achieving greater profits.

Addressing Cash Flow and Credit Impacts Related to COVID-19

by Robert Mercado, Michelle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020
Business | Business Risk | Finance | Risk | Safety | Surety Bonding | Wellness

Financial planning and projections will ensure a contractor’s compliance with banking requirements, maximize surety credit, as well as ensure growth and stability for future projects and profits.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: April 24, 2020

by Marla McIntyre | Apr 22, 2020
Productivity | Surety Bonding | Technology

Here's a rundown of the latest in construction technology and software.

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

by Dennis J. Artese, Finley T. Harckham, Luma S. Al-Shibib | Apr 15, 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 coverages.

What Should Be in a Contractor’s Disaster Recovery Plan?

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Apr 14, 2020
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Industry veterans share their best tips for creating an effective disaster recovery plan.

Comprehending and Maximizing Surety Credit

by Robert Mercado, Michelle Johnson | Apr 13, 2020
Risk | Surety Bonding

Surety credit is an essential component of the viability of many contractors. Planning for how the contractor’s financial statements will look prior to year-end ensures that contractors will receive maximum surety credit benefits needed to secure both current and future projects.
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