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A Strategic Approach to Project Controls

by Steve Sudler | Jul 27, 2018
Productivity | Risk Management | Safety

A strategic approach to technology and project controls takes work. The results are well worth the investment if it enables a firm to consistently perform better than the competition, increase profits and make clients happier.

Growth of Modular Construction Raises New Legal Questions

by Arty Bolick | Jul 20, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Manufacturing | Risk Management

Modular construction creates legal questions not associated with traditional construction. Weigh risks and rewards, then structure contracts to provide the greatest protection and to satisfy the lender’s underwriting requirements.

Leveraging Workers’ Compensation Programs as a Competitive Advantage

A strategic partnership with a workers’ comp broker and insurer can preserve precious human capital, streamline operations and maintain the company’s reputation as the best in the business.

Fire Safety of CLT and Mass Timber Buildings

The use of mass timber has been growing as developers strive for sustainable and efficient construction. With increased understanding of mass timber’s fire performance, expect to see more of these buildings.

Don’t Neglect Business Interruption Insurance in Construction Contracts

by Barry J. Fleishman | Jul 6, 2018
Contracts | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Construction contracts generally provide clarity and attention when it comes to insurance requirements for property damage, but insurance requirements for business interruption loss are often left on the cutting room floor.

Protect Critical Buildings and Equipment With a Special Hazards Fire Suppression System

by Michael Angstadt | Jul 3, 2018
Risk | Risk Management | Safety

An effective fire safety plan is vital when it comes to protecting employees, assets and production. In buildings where water may not be the most ideal agent to use, the next option is clean agents used in special hazards fire suppression.

Drones Track Work Progress, Provide Documentation for Construction Disputes

Drones are the perfect way to capture repeatable photos and video that can generate a timeline of progress. Consistent, periodic documentation creates a clear set of documents that can help provide evidence to quickly resolve disputes.

Cybersecurity and the Construction Industry

by Greg Davis | Jun 20, 2018
Cybersecurity | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

Contractors must take steps to protect proprietary information against cyberattacks, including bid data, materials pricing, profit/loss data, employee information and banking records.

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A Strategic Approach to Project Controls

Growth of Modular Construction Raises New Legal Questions

Leveraging Workers’ Compensation Programs as a Competitive Advantage

Fire Safety of CLT and Mass Timber Buildings

Don’t Neglect Business Interruption Insurance in Construction Contracts

Protect Critical Buildings and Equipment With a Special Hazards Fire Suppression System

Drones Track Work Progress, Provide Documentation for Construction Disputes

Cybersecurity and the Construction Industry

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