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Construction Contract Payment Terms Aren’t Worth the Paper They’re Printed On

by Peter Menge | Oct 23, 2018
Business | Business Risk | Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

As construction becomes more complicated and project participants have no direct contractual relationship with others on the project, there is an element of fear (and risk) that leads to overly complicated contracts.

Lessons Learned from Hurricane Irma

by William L. Coulbourne | Oct 19, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Hurricane Irma proved that buildings constructed to high wind design guidance performed well and provided critical performance information of high wind codes and standards.

Modern Technology Is Influencing Construction Safety

by Michael Rivas, Scott Chinn | Oct 19, 2018
Risk | Risk Management | Robotics | Safety | Technology

The entire construction process is being influenced by technology, including jobsite safety.

Six Tax and Surety Considerations for the New Lease Accounting Standard

by Matthew J. Boland | Oct 18, 2018
Accounting | Business | Finance | Risk | Surety Bonding | Taxes

Contractors should discuss how changing accounting methods, tax planning and complying with the lease accounting standard will impact current and future surety agreements and debt covenants.

What Did I Agree To?

by Brian C. Richardson | Oct 16, 2018
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Carefully scrutinize indemnification language to fully understand obligations and potential exposure in the event of a claim for property damage or personal injury on the jobsite.

Schools Remain Top Priority in Carolinas as Cleanup From Storms Continues

by Joanna Masterson | Oct 16, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

While the construction-related impact of Hurricane Michael is still being assessed, the estimated total property damage from Hurricane Florence is $17 billion to $22 billion.

Manage Rising Construction Fleet Insurance Rates With Technology

by Joseph Kopko | Oct 11, 2018
Equipment | Insurance | Risk | Vehicles

As insurance rates rise, invest in tools to prevent loss, such as telematics to monitor driver behavior and safety features such as backing sensors, cameras, and collision mitigation and lane-keeping systems.

SBA Decreases Surety Bond Guarantee Fees

by Todd Bryant | Oct 5, 2018
Risk | Surety Bonding

The U.S. Small Business Administration is lowering fees for its Surety Bond Guarantee Program—a positive step for small contractors that want to expand and be competitive in the bidding process.
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