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Design and Professional Liability

"Consequential" Versus "Direct" Damages—Specify the Difference

2025-10-24 | Kenneth A Slavens

Classification of damages can vary greatly depending on the specific project, contract language, and parties involved. Ken Slavens relates a recent legal decision on this issue.

Employee Well-Being

Suicide Prevention Community Helper Training

2025-10-24 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Sally Spencer-Thomas provides reasons why employers should modify their mental health strategies, making the case for VitalCog Suicide Prevention training.

Additional Insured Issues

Additional Insured Obstacles Fall: Is Coverage Restricted?

2025-10-10 | Julian Ehrlich

In this second of a two-part series, Julian Ehrlich reviews the split in authority on whether additional insured (AI) coverage is limited to the vicarious liability of the putative AI.

Additional Insured Issues

Additional Insured Obstacles Fall: Coverage Is Not "Premature"

2025-10-09 | Julian Ehrlich

Julian Ehrlich briefly traces the evolution of Insurance Services Office, Inc., additional insured endorsements' wording and reviews how insurers have tried to restrict coverage and various courts' response.

Construction Safety

Stagnating US Safety Systems

2025-10-03 | TJ Lyons

Do we have a "loose" safety system in the US? TJ Lyons examines the current objectives and data, comparing them to those of other countries.

Design and Professional Liability

Rely on Privity at Your Peril

2025-08-01 | Kenneth A Slavens

The traditional protection from liability for negligent performance of contractual obligations in the absence of privity is eroding. Ken Slavens discusses a related case.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk Case Update: BCC Partners, LLC v. Travelers

2025-07-11 | Steven A Coombs

Steve Coombs relates a recent case where an additional named insured was not covered for soft costs or loss of rents due to a technicality.

Employee Well-Being

Preventing Suicide from Happening at Work Through Lethal Means Safety

2025-07-11 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Organizations must treat suicide prevention with the same seriousness as any other safety issue. Dr. Sally Spencer–Thomas explains.

Wrap-Up Programs

Navigating Wrap-Up Programs in Construction: Overcoming Challenges with Best Practices

2025-07-11 | Seth Oswald

Project sponsors are increasingly turning to wrap-up insurance programs to manage the complex interplay of insurance coverage on construction sites. However, navigating these programs can be tricky. This article, derived from a presentation at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, aims to explore common challenges and best practices for participating in and managing wrap-up policies in construction projects.

Construction Safety

Seeking Synergy in Construction

2025-06-27 | TJ Lyons

The construction industry needs to be relentless in embracing technology, strengthening efficiency, and fostering injury prevention. TJ Lyons makes a suggestion.