Risk Management

Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges and Predictions

by Jeff Slivka | Aug 16, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

A 2018 Market Update report cites a stable but competitive commercial insurance marketplace with new entries joining many established carriers vying for increased market share.

The Power of Project Monitoring in Preventing and Mitigating Risk

by David Bowcott | Aug 10, 2018
Risk Management | Safety

Construction projects are made up of several sources of capital that turn concepts into reality. These funding sources may dictate terms and monitor project progress, which can effectively mitigate risks.

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.

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Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges and Predictions

The Power of Project Monitoring in Preventing and Mitigating Risk

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

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