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Risk Protection: Force Majeure Agreements Take on Renewed Relevance

by Michael E. Carson | Nov 10, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

In a year defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, force majeure clauses have gone from boilerplate basics to something worthy of further examination and attention in order to minimize risk for all parties involved in a construction project.

Subcontractor Failure to Pay Employee Wages Could Fall on General Contractors

by Michael C. Zisa | Nov 10, 2020
Risk Management | Safety

General contractors must realize the risk of being held liable for a subcontractor’s failure to pay timely and proper wages to their employees and/or lower-tier subcontractors.

Business Interruption Policies: Are COVID-19 Losses Covered?

by Cornelius F. Riordan | Nov 9, 2020
Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Business interruption coverage provides coverage for loss of income or covered expenses. While in most cases, BI has not covered COVID-19 losses, there are glimmers of hope.

What Is the No. 1 Risk for Construction, Heading Into 2021?

by Rachel E. Pelovitz | Nov 7, 2020
Risk | Risk Management

Industry professionals share their thoughts on the challenges and risks facing the construction industry heading into 2021.

Why It’s Critical to Have a Sound Cybersecurity Strategy

by Mike Dooley | Nov 6, 2020
Cybersecurity | Risk Management | Technology

Contractors should take steps to ensure consistent data security practices and protection against ransomware, phishing and wire transfer scams. Here’s how.

Five-Star Contracting: Using Contract Claims to Contest Errors in Federal Performance Evaluations

by Nicholas T. Solosky | Nov 1, 2020
Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Risk | Risk Management

Federal agencies evaluate contractors through the CPAR System, which other federal agencies access for reviews of a contractor’s past performance. But does a contractor have recourse for erroneous reviews?

Focus on Productivity and Risk Management to Navigate the Post-Pandemic Construction Industry

by Kenny Ingram | Oct 29, 2020
Business | Productivity | Risk Management

If construction organizations keep risk management a priority while improving productivity, they can capitalize on post-pandemic opportunities.

Beyond General Liability Insurance: Other Liability Exposures to Be Aware Of

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Oct 25, 2020
Cybersecurity | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

While most contractors carry commercial general liability insurance, there are other liability exposures that construction companies should evaluate and consider.
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