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Design and Professional Liability

Reporting CPrL Claims and Achieving Successful Outcomes

Jeff Slivka | March 17, 2023

Jeff Slivka explains the importance of being well-versed in these policies to avoid having claim denials and inadvertently forfeiting restitution rights.

Construction Quality

Improving Construction Operational Systems

Peter Furst | March 15, 2023

To ensure operational excellence, construction companies need to improve their project delivery system processes, procedures, and practices. Peter Furst explains.

Leadership at All Levels

Changing Landscape for Women in Construction

Tricia Kagerer | March 10, 2023

Tricia Kagerer and Taylor Mathews look at how the construction industry is changing as respects women in the industry.

Employee Well-Being

Why and How To Improve Psychological Safety in the Workplace

Sally Spencer-Thomas | March 3, 2023

Sally Spencer-Thomas defines psychological safety and explains why it matters and ways to improve it.

Additional Insured Issues

Courts Rule on Additional Insured Endorsements and Vicarious Liability

Gregory Podolak | February 3, 2023

Greg Podolak relates the decisions.

Surety

International Surety Bonds

February 3, 2023

It's important to obtain local knowledge about each surety market. American Global provides some advice.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Recruiting and Training the Construction Workforce of Tomorrow

Cheri Hanes | February 3, 2023

Look beyond traditional hiring methods to find and keep new workers. Cheri Hanes explains.

Environmental

Silly Insurance Requirements Lead to Bogus Insurance Certificates

David Dybdahl | January 27, 2023

Be vigilant for outdated wording. David Dybdahl explains what to look for.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act: Application, Assessments

Melissa Krasnow | January 27, 2023

Melissa Krasnow discusses the Act's application and definitions and data protection impact assessment requirements.

Cyber and Privacy Risk and Insurance

California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act: Other Requirements

Melissa Krasnow | January 27, 2023

Melissa Krasnow discusses the Act's requirements, restrictions, and general enforcement.