Risk Management

Waiver of Consequential Damages: The Most Important Provision in a Construction Contract

by Jeremy P. Brummond | Feb 17, 2021
Contracts | Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Detailed compromises on waivers of consequential damages may be commonplace in future construction agreements as contractors’ counsel may be wary of the risks assumed or transferred.

How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship

Strategies to deal with the risks of faulty workmanship include taking proactive measures, actively managing incidents and safeguarding against financial impacts through risk transfer.

Using Lien and Bond Claims to Secure Project Payments

by Jonathan Cheatham | Feb 15, 2021
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

When disputes arise on a construction project, mechanic’s liens and payment bonds ensure that rights are protected, remedies for non-payment exist and that they are enforceable.

Modular Construction Presents Double the Exposure, Double the Risk

by Gary Clevenger | Feb 5, 2021
Markets | Risk Management

While the need and relevancy of modular construction continues to rise, companies should ensure they are well-versed in what risks these projects may present.

Stop-Work Authority Becomes Stop-Work Responsibility

by Rocky Rowlett | Feb 4, 2021
Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Give workers control of their own (and others) safety with stop-work authority, which gives them the ability to stop work when a perceived unsafe condition or behavior is seen or recognized.

Safety Considerations in High Winds: The Benefit of Simulation

by Naghman Khan | Jan 29, 2021
Risk Management | Technology

While standards and guidelines specify how to assess wind related risk on construction sites, computational fluid dynamics can simulate a 3D model to assess risk and create a site safety profile.

What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

by Micah Dickie | Jan 27, 2021
Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Although commercial construction workers are lower on the priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine, construction employers should encourage vaccinations when they become available.

How Preventative Maintenance Improves Construction Worker Safety

The most important part of a preventative maintenance program is implementing and maintaining it. A computerized maintenance management system can help.

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Waiver of Consequential Damages: The Most Important Provision in a Construction Contract

How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship

Using Lien and Bond Claims to Secure Project Payments

Modular Construction Presents Double the Exposure, Double the Risk

Stop-Work Authority Becomes Stop-Work Responsibility

Safety Considerations in High Winds: The Benefit of Simulation

What Contractors and Subcontractors Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines

How Preventative Maintenance Improves Construction Worker Safety

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