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September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 48 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

In September, estimated not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rates fell nationally and in 48 states and rose in two states on a year-over-year basis, according to an ABC analysis of BLS data.

A Professional Surety Bond Producer Serves as a Contractor’s Trusted Advisor and Essential Guide

by Kathy Hoffman, Martha Perkins | Nov 4, 2019
Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Surety Bonding

One of the most important business decisions a contractor will make is the choice of a professional surety bond producer.

Recognizing Symptoms of a Mental Health Issue

by Valerie Echter | Oct 25, 2019
Safety | Wellness

Discussing mental health is just as important as the health of a piece of equipment or the financial health of the organization. Learn to recognize symptoms of mental health issues.

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Contractors

by Jacquelyn Himes | Oct 24, 2019
Accounting | Risk Management | Safety | Taxes

Taking a strategic approach to tax planning can be beneficial, contractors should weigh costs verses benefits before implementing any tax planning strategy.

Construction Input Prices Slide in September, Says ABC

by ABC | Oct 23, 2019
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

Construction input prices fell 0.6% in September and are down 1.7% year-over-year, according to an ABC analysis of the BLS' Producer Price Index dat. Nonresidential construction input prices fell 0.7% for the month and are down 1.4% compared to the same time last year.

Employee Assistance Plans: Critical but Underused

by HUB International | Oct 18, 2019
Safety

Despite the high level of behavioral risk factors that characterize the construction industry, the Employee Assistance Plans many employers offer for access to crisis care counseling and intervention services tend to be underused. Taking these three steps can make a difference.

Navigating OSHA Inspections on a Multi-Employer Worksite

by Travis W. Vance | Oct 18, 2019
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Multi-employer worksites can complicate OSHA compliance and inspections. However, there are ways to minimize the chances of safety problems or legal liability.

The Insured’s Responsibilities in the Event of a Claim

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Oct 17, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

Timely reporting of claims is critically important on all lines of insurance coverage, although terms such as "occurrence" or "time" may not be defined in the policy.

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September Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 48 States Year-Over-Year, Says ABC

A Professional Surety Bond Producer Serves as a Contractor’s Trusted Advisor and Essential Guide

Recognizing Symptoms of a Mental Health Issue

Year-End Tax Planning Strategies for Contractors

Construction Input Prices Slide in September, Says ABC

Employee Assistance Plans: Critical but Underused

Navigating OSHA Inspections on a Multi-Employer Worksite

The Insured’s Responsibilities in the Event of a Claim

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