Risk Management

Training Is Essential to Productivity and Safety

by Debbie Dickinson | Apr 29, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

Studies have shown that the pandemic has hurt productivity in the construction industry. Employers that prioritize training and preparation improve productivity and safety.

What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

by Curtis Moore | Apr 27, 2021
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program on COVID-19 signals its commitment to step up virus-related inspections. Savvy contractors should implement COVID-19 policies, training sessions and protocols.

CGL, Builders Risk Coverage and Exclusions When Construction Defects Cause Property Damage

When physical damage to property is caused by defects or defective work, do CGL and Builders Risk policies cover the damage? It depends…

Is a State-Specific Workers’ Compensation Policy Enough?

by Steve Stramara | Apr 21, 2021
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

Contractors may need to comply with the little-known Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, which applies to companies working on or over navigable waters in or adjacent to the U.S.

Prequalify Customers to Reduce Credit Risk as Bankruptcies Rise

Contractors can protect themselves from potential credit risks by prequalifying potential customers and closely following their credit policies to collect payment.

Using the STOP Principle to Keep Workers Safe

by Michael Schaeffer | Apr 20, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

The inverted STOP mindset (people/organization/technology/substitution) goes beyond safety equipment. It assesses safety wholistically and practically for workers and the construction site.

The ‘Safety Technology’ in Safety Technology Tools

by Raffi Elchemmas | Apr 16, 2021
Risk Management | Safety

Manufacturers recognize that the ramifications for injuries on the job impact more than just the worker—they also have a domino effect on the company itself. Therefore, these manufacturers are actively developing and implementing new safety technologies into tools.

Prepare for the Worst and Get Paid by a Debtor in Bankruptcy

by An Nguyen | Apr 15, 2021
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Rather than reacting to a bankruptcy filing after the fact, contractors with an understanding of their rights and remedies can take steps now to help protect themselves later.

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Training Is Essential to Productivity and Safety

What OSHA’s COVID-19 National Emphasis Program Means for Contractors

CGL, Builders Risk Coverage and Exclusions When Construction Defects Cause Property Damage

Is a State-Specific Workers’ Compensation Policy Enough?

Prequalify Customers to Reduce Credit Risk as Bankruptcies Rise

Using the STOP Principle to Keep Workers Safe

The ‘Safety Technology’ in Safety Technology Tools

Prepare for the Worst and Get Paid by a Debtor in Bankruptcy

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