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Construction Safety
Sensors and Technology Can Protect Your Construction Project
2024-10-25
The risk of water damage on construction sites is significant. Nationwide discusses the value of smart water leak detection systems.
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Closing the Loop—Collaboration in Sustainable Construction
2024-10-18 | Cheri Hanes
Cheri Hanes highlights the challenges, strategies, and benefits associated with working with a diverse range of stakeholders to foster a culture of innovation.
Construction Safety
Costs of Being Road Warriors
2024-10-11 | TJ Lyons
As a construction safety professional for many years, TJ Lyons offers his insights and tips for being away from home due to work.
Employee Well-Being
Maintaining the Holistic Health of Employees
2024-10-04 | Sally Spencer-Thomas
Sally Spencer-Thomas examines ways to improve worker safety by systematizing stress management not just for the body but for the whole person.
Additional Insured Issues
Modern Additional Insured Endorsements DO NOT Require Vicarious Liability
2024-09-13 | Gregory Podolak
A New Jersey federal court declares a national consensus on the "caused, in whole or in part, by" language. Gregory Podolak relates the case and its takeaways.
Design and Professional Liability
Design Professional Review of Submittals under the AIA Documents
2024-09-13 | Kenneth A Slavens
The design professional's review of shop drawings is a limited but crucial step in achieving a complete and safe project. Ken Slavens explains why.
Wrap-Up Programs
Insurance Requirement Exceptions
2024-08-30 | Tim Walsh
Tim Walsh explores who has the risk of waiving or altering the insurance requirements in owner-controlled insurance programs.
Construction Liability Insurance
Are All EIFS Contractors Created Equal?
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) remain a contentious issue, and there is an ongoing debate in the industry whether EIFS liability exposures can be underwritten or should simply remain excluded. IRMI Vice President Ann Hickman provides some insights into how an underwriter or an insurance representative may evaluate the risks faced by a contractor from EIFS.
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Insurers are making significant changes to their policies in response to rising construction defect claims. IRMI Vice President Ann Hickman takes a look at these changes, including those affecting known loss, exterior insulation and finish systems, mold, earth movement, residential construction, additional insureds, and others.
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Insurers are making significant changes to their policies in response to rising construction defect claims. IRMI Vice President Ann Hickman takes a look at these changes, including those affecting known loss, exterior insulation and finish systems, mold, earth movement, residential construction, additional insureds, and others.
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Closing the Loop—Collaboration in Sustainable Construction
2024-10-18 | Cheri Hanes
Additional Insured Issues
Modern Additional Insured Endorsements DO NOT Require Vicarious Liability
2024-09-13 | Gregory Podolak
Design and Professional Liability
Design Professional Review of Submittals under the AIA Documents
2024-09-13 | Kenneth A Slavens
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
