Risk Management

The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Contractors Can Address Potential Liabilities

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jul 27, 2020
Contracts | Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

The coronavirus presents significant risks and potential losses and liabilities to contractors. Clear minds, common goals and an esprit de corps among project stakeholders can help everyone survive.

Leveraging Risk Technology to Drive Construction Worksite Safety

Implementing a cloud-based risk management information system can streamline risk management decision-making and promote jobsite safety practices.

Five Trends Affecting Workers’ Compensation Claims

by Megan Hudson ‎‎ | Jul 12, 2020
Careers | Risk Management | Training | Workforce

Workers’ compensation claims can be affected by several risk factors. Some of the most pertinent trends affecting workers’ compensation claims are outlined below.

Bonded and Insured: Are Both Needed? What’s the Difference? Why Does It Matter?

by Mary Bacon | Jul 9, 2020
Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Surety bonds and insurance are forms of risk management meant to protect against financial loss. But what they cover and how claims are handled differ.

General Indemnity Agreements: Can the “Impenetrable” Be Breached?

General contractors should be aware of obligations under the general indemnity agreement when making a claim on a surety bond, and acknowledge their obligation to repay the surety.

Background Check Trends and Their Impact on Construction Contractors

by Alla Schay | Jun 24, 2020
Business | Human Resources | Risk Management | Workforce

Background checks for contractors have been essential during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn new tips and solutions regarding the impact proper background checks have on your business.

2020 Market Update: Construction Industry Trends and Challenges

by John J. Heft | Jun 16, 2020
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

A new report highlights the trends and challenges of the commercial insurance industry and defines the state of the environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance marketplace.

Managing Environmental Risk in the Construction Industry

by Darren Berg | Jun 16, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Risks associated with environmental pollution are often addressed too late, leaving contractors to rely on insurance policies that may be vague in coverage or exclude pollution incidents altogether.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: How Contractors Can Address Potential Liabilities

Leveraging Risk Technology to Drive Construction Worksite Safety

Five Trends Affecting Workers’ Compensation Claims

Bonded and Insured: Are Both Needed? What’s the Difference? Why Does It Matter?

General Indemnity Agreements: Can the “Impenetrable” Be Breached?

Background Check Trends and Their Impact on Construction Contractors

2020 Market Update: Construction Industry Trends and Challenges

Managing Environmental Risk in the Construction Industry

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