Risk Management

Hold Harmless and Indemnity Provisions: What Did I Agree to Do?

Indemnity provisions usually include a requirement to hold harmless and defend another party. Generally, the upstream party tries to shift risk to a downstream party. Just because indemnity is legal doesn’t mean it’s fair.

Case Study: Chasing the Wrong Cause of Frost and Ice Damage in a Medical Facility

The general contractor of a 50-bed Midwest medical facility was facing a million dollar repair cost and a potential lawsuit due to winter frost and ice buildup in above-ceiling spaces, soffits and clerestories. The contractor found an innovative solution and avoided replacing the costly air barrier.

Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety

Falls are OSHA’s most frequently cited violation, but there are ways to prevent falls and create a culture of height safety.

Don’t Ignore Auto Insurance, Excess Liability and Cybersecurity Risks

Now that businesses are settled into the new year, it’s a good time to consider some of the top insurance and risk management challenges that contractors and other construction organizations should expect in 2019.

Joint Ventures: Costly If Not Cautious

by Adam Canosa, Robert Mercado | Apr 2, 2019
Business | Business Risk | Risk | Risk Management

Companies may wish to share the risk on a project, secure additional bonding capacity or enter a new market segment with a more experienced contractor, as well as offer additional resources, including working capital and other trades needed for a project. However, many risks need to be addressed prior to officially forming a joint venture.

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Hold Harmless and Indemnity Provisions: What Did I Agree to Do?

Case Study: Chasing the Wrong Cause of Frost and Ice Damage in a Medical Facility

Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety

Don’t Ignore Auto Insurance, Excess Liability and Cybersecurity Risks

Joint Ventures: Costly If Not Cautious

Industrial Insights on Emergency Preparedness

Prepare for a Safe Year

How to Transfer Some of That Risk

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