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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.
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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.
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 Defect Coverage
The Evolution of CGL Coverage for Defective Construction in the Courts
2025-02-28 | Patrick J Wielinski
Design and Professional Liability
Expert Testimony Needed To Prove Inadequate Conduct
2025-02-14 | Kenneth A Slavens
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Understanding Cyber Risks and Strategies in the Construction Industry
2025-01-31 | Cheri Hanes
Design and Professional Liability
Engineers May Testify on Architect's Conduct
2024-11-08 | Kenneth A Slavens
