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Construction Safety

Working on the Edge in Construction

2025-03-28 | TJ Lyons

Edges on worksites come in all forms, and nearly all present dangerous situations. TJ Lyons explains.

Construction

Building the Future: Revolutionizing Construction with AI

2025-03-14 | Seth Oswald

As advances in artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly progress and access to such technology expands, the construction industry is utilizing AI more than ever before. This article, derived from a presentation at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, explores and analyzes the use of AI in construction.

Construction

Conquering Common Challenges in Construction Contracts

2025-03-07 | Seth Oswald

Construction contracts are the framework of every project and essential tools that define roles and responsibilities on a jobsite. This article, derived from a presentation at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, highlights five key factors to help avoid pitfalls in construction contracts.

Construction Defect Coverage

The Evolution of CGL Coverage for Defective Construction in the Courts

2025-02-28 | Patrick J Wielinski

Patrick Wielinski examines the move from overly restrictive approaches to insurance coverage for property damage arising out of defective work or faulty construction to the application of the actual terms of the commercial general liability (CGL) policy, reviewing the litigation history and a recent Illinois court decision.

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.

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