Best Practices for Mitigating Risk in 2021
A Travelers executive discusses the many challenges contractors will face in 2021 and offers ways to mitigate risk.
Insurtech: Keeping Complexity Out of Safety and Risk
Insurtech is a broad-ranging category that defines companies that are innovating in the insurance space. David Wald, co-founder and CEO of Aclaimant, is well-equipped to further define and discuss this critical blend of technology and risk management.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021, Down 5% Since January 2020, Says ABC
National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.9% on a monthly basis in January 2021 but is down 5% since January 2020, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Penalty Prevention: How to Raise OSHA Standards on Construction Sites
Construction executives can avoid costly violations and possible site shutdown by knowing—and following—OSHA penalty prevention basics.
Types of Business Insurance a Small Construction Company Needs
Business insurance covers everything from injuries, and liability lawsuits to stolen tools and automobile accidents. There are five types of insurance most small construction companies need.
Safety Technology: Identifying and Preventing Worker Heat-Related Injuries
As global warming and temperatures rise across the globe, so does the risk of heat-related death. Using technologies that monitor and predict when workers are at risk can save lives.
Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans
Construction firms are among those with a role to play in getting the U.S. population vaccinated to achieve herd immunity and start working together again. Their challenge will be to navigate the risks with care.
How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship
Strategies to deal with the risks of faulty workmanship include taking proactive measures, actively managing incidents and safeguarding against financial impacts through risk transfer.
