Risk Management

Job Planning and Risk Assessment for Construction Electrical Safety: Prepare Now for Changes to the NFPA 70E 2018 Standard

by | Jul 17, 2017
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With the pending release of NFPA’s 2018 updates to its 70E: Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace®, construction leaders and electrical contractors can prepare for these changes now by training employees to perform job safety planning, recognize hazards and apply control methods to mitigate risk.

No Industry Is Safe From the Threat of Cyber Fraud – Especially Construction

by | Jul 5, 2017
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The construction industry has a large bulls-eye on its back when it comes to risk of cyber fraud. Just keeping up with new anti-virus software isn’t enough. Consistent training of employees and vendors on staying password protected and being suspicious of any email will make it harder for the hackers to break through the company system.

Are Certificates Listing a Construction Company as an Additional Insured Worth the Paper They’re Written on?

by | Jun 27, 2017
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Owners and contractors shift risk by requiring contractors and subcontractors to name them as additional insureds (AI) on commercial general liability (CGL) policies. Savvy contractors know the best ways to effectively obtain and use AI coverage to shift risk, saving significant amounts in the event of litigation.

Infrastructure Boom Will Mean Opportunities and Risks for Construction Firms

by | Jun 12, 2017
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The possibility of Congress approving $1 trillion over the next 10 years to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure brings opportunities and challenges. As contractors expand business activities, the challenge will be in finding qualified workers and preparing for risks associated with continuity of project financing, political shifts, weather, catastrophic events and other factors.

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