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Data Security for Owners and Contractors: Protect Construction Investments From Catastrophic Loss

by Kelly Ruane Melchiondo | Sep 10, 2020
Contracts | Cybersecurity | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

As project owners and general contractors increasingly rely on cloud data storage, email and file sharing platforms, cyber insurance is the just the first step to protect against the risk of catastrophic data loss.

The Growth of BIM and Its Impact on Contractor Risk

by James T. Dixon, Alexandra V. Dattilo | Sep 6, 2020
Dispute Resolution | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

BIM has many benefits—and may reduce legal expenses as well. As the technology approaches the level of full adoption, that is an issue worth watching.

Technology for Supply Chain Risk Management: It’s Good Business

by Danny Shields | Sep 5, 2020
Risk Management | Technology

Supply chain risk management platforms can provide visibility into products and services, organizations, logistics, people, activities, information and resources, improving safety in the process.

Short and Long-Term Risk Management: COVID-19 and the Construction Pipeline

by Douglas L. Rieder | Sep 3, 2020
Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of a risk management plan to prepare for the unexpected. Now contractors should prepare to build their future workforce to manage an increase in work.

Insurance Needs for General Contractors and Subcontractors

by Joseph Lalla | Aug 26, 2020
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

General contractors and subcontractors need the right insurance to limit liability and control insurance costs. Here’s a primer on who needs what type of insurance.

The Visitor Playbook for Contractors

by Capreece Serna | Aug 26, 2020
OSHA | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Keeping workers and visitors safe on the jobsite is a challenge during the pandemic. Following OSHA regulations will help contractors provide a safety and healthy workplace.

Obtaining Surety Bonding in a Post-Pandemic World

by Cornelius F. Riordan | Aug 21, 2020
Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

How has the pandemic affected surety bond underwriting? Contractors must show the underwriter how it will navigate COVID-19’s limitations and restrictions to complete the contract.

Creating Efficiency in Capital Projects With the Power of Smart Contracts

by Peter Dumont, Michael Matthews | Aug 18, 2020
Business | Contracts | Legal and Regulatory | Productivity | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management

Smart contracts, backed by blockchain technology, can improve capital project payment terms, cash flow and trust along with eliminating contract leakage and freeing up working capital.
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