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Risky Business: Surety Experts Talk Risk Mitigation in Construction

by Scott Berman | Nov 8, 2024
Features | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Surety experts talk bonding and managing risk in a construction landscape that includes an influx of federal construction projects, continued supply-chain disruptions, labor shortages and more

September Construction Job Openings, Distorted by Storms, Decrease by 40,000

There is more than meets the eye, especially when it comes to construction job openings for September.

Key Legal Issues to Consider Before and After Natural Disasters

From force-majeure provisions to price-gouging considerations, make sure your legal strategy prepares your construction company to weather any storm.

Mitigating Risk in Construction Site Preparation

by Joseph Willis | Oct 8, 2024
Risk | Risk Management

The best defense is a good offense, and in the case of construction, the best reaction to jobsite risk is being proactive and prepared.

Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events

Hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and more—each of these major weather events comes with different challenges, but they all share one common need: someone who knows how to rebuild.

Job Security: Technology, Cybersecurity and the Threat to National Security

Construction technology isn’t just a construction issue, it’s a matter of national security—and using it as a tool to reduce worker strain and change the perception of construction careers might just be the key to solving that problem.

The Benefits of Trash Talking: A Cautionary Tale of Demolition Gone Wrong

by Joshua Levy, Anne O'Meara, Kimberly Gutierrez | Jul 24, 2024
Risk | Risk Management

This case study explores the risks of miscommunication when it comes to demolition. One contractor’s trash could be another's treasure. Make sure all teams are on the same page when it comes to trash out.

Three Actions to Prepare Your Company for Combatting Downtime Due to Severe Weather

by Eric Dunn | May 13, 2024
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Downtime can be as costly to a construction company and its jobsite as the downed trees, equipment and power lines resulting from a severe storm. Make sure you're prepared to handle both.

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Risky Business: Surety Experts Talk Risk Mitigation in Construction

September Construction Job Openings, Distorted by Storms, Decrease by 40,000

Key Legal Issues to Consider Before and After Natural Disasters

Mitigating Risk in Construction Site Preparation

Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events

Job Security: Technology, Cybersecurity and the Threat to National Security

The Benefits of Trash Talking: A Cautionary Tale of Demolition Gone Wrong

Three Actions to Prepare Your Company for Combatting Downtime Due to Severe Weather

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