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Using a Chaplaincy Model for Employee Care and Support

by Cal Beyer, Tony Guagliardo | Oct 6, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

As awareness and advocacy for workplace mental health and well-being continues to rise, an on-site chaplaincy program is one way for contractors to demonstrate a caring culture and support for employees.

Broken Buildings: Legal Rights and Remedies in the Wake of a Collapse

by David J. Pfeffer | Sep 30, 2021
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

It is imperative that construction industry professionals be aware of the legal issues that are raised by ill-fated events, such as the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida.

Ten Strategies for Mitigating Liability and Avoiding Construction Disputes

Construction professionals can plan and prepare for potential disputes in advance. Here are 10 tips all construction professionals should consider to mitigate their liability in the event a dispute later arises.

Supply Delays and Staffing: Top Concerns in the Construction Industry

by Joey Maxwell | Sep 28, 2021
Economy | Human Resources | Risk Management | Safety

A recent survey shows that construction leaders are seeing consistent profit margins and more business, but face challenges with staffing and material costs and delays.

The ABCDs of Fall Safety

by Rick Pedley | Sep 27, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety

Contractors with employees working on elevated surfaces can use the ABCDs of Fall Safety to make sure their employees are using the right fall safety equipment.

The Difference Between Routine Document Destruction and Spoliation

by Steven A. Neeley | Sep 26, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

When it comes to preserving or deleting documentation, consider the difference between routine destruction and spoliation. The key is whether there was a duty to preserve or if they were destroyed to conceal information.

Rising Cyber Risks and Solutions to Protect People, Property and Profits

As the construction industry adopts new technologies with immediate access to data and reliance on a cyber-secure third-party supply chain, it can expect more aggressive cyberattacks.

Steps to Take Following an Accident

If an accident occurs, seek medical treatment, report the accident and document the scene. Workers can file a workers’ comp claim or personal injury claim if a result of third-party negligence.

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Ten Strategies for Mitigating Liability and Avoiding Construction Disputes

Supply Delays and Staffing: Top Concerns in the Construction Industry

The ABCDs of Fall Safety

The Difference Between Routine Document Destruction and Spoliation

Rising Cyber Risks and Solutions to Protect People, Property and Profits

Steps to Take Following an Accident

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