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Employee Well-Being

Navigating Addiction in the Workplace

2025-02-28 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Preventing addiction and overdose in the workplace is a key concern for risk managers. Sally Spencer-Thomas examines the dilemma and offers possible solutions.

Design and Professional Liability

Expert Testimony Needed To Prove Inadequate Conduct

2025-02-14 | Kenneth A Slavens

Project failure alone does not prove liability, and expert testimony is needed to show the conduct fell below the standard of care. Ken Slavens relates the case.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk Coverage: General Conditions

2025-01-31 | Steven A Coombs

Commonly misinterpreted, Steven Coombs examines the complexity and confusion, providing explanations, case law, and takeaways.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Understanding Cyber Risks and Strategies in the Construction Industry

2025-01-31 | Cheri Hanes

New technologies are proving exceptionally challenging. Cheri Hanes discusses the problems and solutions with other innovation leaders.

Construction Safety

Shortcuts and Tradition Can Hamper Safety

2025-01-17 | TJ Lyons

Just because it's always been that way does not mean it should. TJ Lyons looks at problems and offers possible solutions.

Design and Professional Liability

Engineers May Testify on Architect's Conduct

2024-11-08 | Kenneth A Slavens

The overlapping expertise of design professionals may permit a professional engineer to testify as to conduct of an architect. Ken Slavens relates the recent case and lessons learned.

Construction Safety

Protect Your Construction Projects and Bottom Line from Water Damage

2024-10-25

Nationwide explains that the cost of water damage claims is on the rise, and many of these claims can be prevented by implementing a water damage mitigation program.

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.

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