NDAA Conference Report Contains Provisions Affecting Contractors
The conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 passed the House on Dec. 11 and is expected to be enacted into law.
To Arbitrate or Not, That Is the Question
Agreeing to submit all disputes to binding arbitration as opposed to litigation in court is a significant business decision that contractors should never take lightly.
The Secret to Lowering the Experience Modification Rate
The experience modification can have a significant impact on a company’s operations and profitability. A culture of safety and good claims management practices can keep the mod rate low.
Nonresidential Construction Continues to Add Jobs, Says ABC
The construction industry added 10,000 net new jobs in October, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 148,000 jobs, or 2%.
Insider Insights on Workers’ Compensation from the IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Experts provide insightful tips for anyone insuring or managing construction risk.
Beyond Experience Modification Rate: The Effect of a Good Safety Program
While an EMR is valuable data, and something contractors can and should be proud of, contractors should not base their safety practices on that information.
Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration
Efforts to solve the industry workforce shortage have gotten more creative and are taking root earlier in the education pipeline—or, at least they are in Manchester, New Hampshire, where an Associated Builders and Contractors-backed middle school trade program has been an immediate success.
Tools and Strategies for Preventing Asbestos Exposure
Using respiratory protective equipment when working around asbestos and contaminated material protects the wearer from hazardous substances, but proper fit, storage, maintenance and repair are essential.
