Avoiding Construction Battles
As the economy continues its slow recovery, residential and commercial construction is on the rise. This resurgence, however, has brought greater scrutiny on the economics of every project and a need...
View ArticlePollution Risks for Contractors
The economic recession and a burgeoning shale oil and gas industry have taken their toll on the construction industry and led to the exodus of many experienced workers, according to the Chubb report...
View Article10 Insurance Tips to Help Manage Construction Risk
Construction involves risks that can and should be managed, often by transferring that risk to insurance. The following 10 tips can help in that effort: Remember that the construction contract is the...
View ArticleConstruction Industry Addresses Risks
The commercial building industry is expected to continue surging through the end of the year, with many independent forecasters predicting growth into 2018. ConstructConnect forecasted a 6.3% increase...
View ArticleAvoiding Construction Contract Claim Disputes
Any risk manager knows that the wording of a contract is important. Yet construction contracts are often completed without a thorough analysis of the underlying insurance requirements, or a review of...
View ArticleReducing Construction Defect Claims
Construction defect issues can be complex and costly to resolve. Common problems include water intrusion through windows, walls and roofs, noise transfer through common walls, foundation cracks from...
View ArticleRisk Transfer Considerations for Public Projects
Public sector projects, like private sector projects, face risk that must be managed through insurance coverage. Contractors undertaking large and complicated public projects bear greater obligations...
View ArticleRisk Transfer Considerations in the Wake of a Construction Accident
Construction can be a dangerous activity. Despite increased attention to job safety over the last several decades, accidents on construction sites continue to occur. These accidents frequently result...
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