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Construction Safety
In Construction, Stop Counting and Start Correcting
TJ Lyons | June 1, 2021
TJ Lyons advises that we need to spend more time making on-site corrections than counting the observations.
Construction Quality
Addressing Productivity through Quality Management
Peter Furst | May 28, 2021
Peter Furst provides a six-step process for the management and improvement of the quality of the construction work put in place.
Workers Compensation Issues
Post-COVID Analytics and Benchmarks
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | May 19, 2021
Mark Walls and Kimberly George advise risk managers to define their narrative, recognize COVID-19 changes, and respond accordingly.
Communication
Improve Construction Communication/Reduce Risks with a Fluid Workforce
Shahin Aftabizadeh, Stokes McIntyre | May 14, 2021
Shahin Aftabizadeh and Stokes McIntyre explain the benefits of a mobile communication platform.
Construction Quality
Error-Proofing Employee Performance
Peter Furst | May 14, 2021
Peter Furst explores the benefits of the error-proofing approach on the construction process.
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
The Value of a Mentoring Program
Brenda Powell Wells | May 7, 2021
The Value of a Mentoring Program—Dr. Brenda Wells looks back at the mentors that served her well and advises companies to formulate mentoring plans.
Liability Insurance
The CGL Pollution Exclusion
Craig Stanovich | May 7, 2021
The current ISO CGL policy provides little pollution coverage. Craig Stanovich discusses the history and intricacies of the coverage.
Defense and Settlement
Texas Supreme Court Holds Insurer Not Liable under Stowers
Lyndon Bittle | May 7, 2021
The insured's liability must be in excess of policy limits but can arise from a judgment or settlement. Lyndon Bittle relates the case.
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Managing Construction Cost Escalation
Cheri Hanes | May 7, 2021
In the wake of COVID-19 and bad weather, contractors and subcontractors need to communicate, reassess, and collaborate. Cheri Hanes explains.
Workers Compensation Issues
How Societal Views Impact Liability Costs
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | May 1, 2021
Mark Walls and Kimberly George discuss jury trials and awards, bad faith, litigation funding, and legislative solutions.
Workers Compensation Issues
Post-COVID Analytics and Benchmarks
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | May 19, 2021
Communication
Improve Construction Communication/Reduce Risks with a Fluid Workforce
Shahin Aftabizadeh, Stokes McIntyre | May 14, 2021
Risk Mgmt. and Ins. Higher Education Scene
The Value of a Mentoring Program
Brenda Powell Wells | May 7, 2021
Defense and Settlement
Texas Supreme Court Holds Insurer Not Liable under Stowers
Lyndon Bittle | May 7, 2021
Workers Compensation Issues
How Societal Views Impact Liability Costs
Mark Walls, Kimberly George | May 1, 2021