Risk Management

The Elephant on the Jobsite: Getting Opioids Out of the Workplace

by Jake Morin | Feb 6, 2018
Human Resources | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Opioids and prescription drug abuse are major problems in construction. There are options to attack it, including purposeful automation, appropriate testing and treatment programs.

Staying on the Safe Side

by Sean McCreanor | Feb 5, 2018
Project Management | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

The new global standard for workplace safety from ISO is scheduled for publication in March. It includes a stringent development process that encapsulates best practice international standards, OHSAS 18001 and other national standards.

Coverage Options to Protect All Assets in the Construction Industry

by Rakesh Gupta | Jan 30, 2018
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Risks in the construction industry fluctuate based on the types of contracts, number of employees, owned assets and more, so a set-it-and-forget-it mindset about insurance is problematic.

The Year Ahead: Risks Affecting the Construction Industry

by Marla McIntyre | Jan 23, 2018
Cybersecurity | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Executives at Travelers discuss risk, safety, the labor shortage and technologies that may affect the industry during the next 12 months and how contractors can prepare.

Materials Transparency: The Movement Continues to Gain Traction

by Andrew D. Mendelson | Dec 11, 2017
Risk | Risk Management

When building with “green” products and materials as specified by the designer, contractors may need to go beyond “materials transparency” provided by the manufacturers on the content of building products.

Managing Construction Risks and Losses From Fire

To help reduce the likelihood of fire events, contractors can follow a number of best practices to safeguard construction sites against arson and catastrophic exposures.

Managing Construction Risk Across Multiple Fronts

by Maydelis Torres | Dec 8, 2017
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Nearly all construction projects carry some form of risk, making pollution liability coverage a must for most applications.

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Dec. 4, 2017

by Construction Executive | Dec 5, 2017
Fleet Management | Risk Management | Technology | Training

This week’s rundown has lots of tech for fleets, including an app for Amazon’s Alexa and ELD compliance. There is software for error-free estimating and employee safety and training along with a website on cyber risk.

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The Elephant on the Jobsite: Getting Opioids Out of the Workplace

Staying on the Safe Side

Coverage Options to Protect All Assets in the Construction Industry

The Year Ahead: Risks Affecting the Construction Industry

Materials Transparency: The Movement Continues to Gain Traction

Managing Construction Risks and Losses From Fire

Managing Construction Risk Across Multiple Fronts

Construction Technology and Software Rundown: Week of Dec. 4, 2017

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