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Design and Professional Liability

Failing To Define the Standard of Care

2011-01-01 | Kenneth A Slavens

Expert witnesses must render their opinions as design professionals render their services, per a case related by Ken Slavens.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk: Don't Overlook Contractors' Policies

2010-12-01 | Steven A Coombs

While owners typically secure and maintain the required builders risk insurance, Steven Coombs asks whether that's the best alternative.

Construction Safety

Performance Management and the Human Error Factor: a New Perspective

2010-12-01 | Peter G Furst

Peter Furst says management must move away from command and control, and instead foster trust, empower workers, and lead.

Claims Management

Controlling Claims Leakage through Technology

2010-11-01

Proper use of claims systems, basic reporting analysis, and advanced tools such as predictive analytics can help reduce the ultimate cost of risk, per David Tweedy.

Construction Defect Coverage

Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Remains Difficult To Predict

2010-09-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Explore the complexities of construction defect insurance coverage and its unpredictable nature in the Texas legal landscape.

Construction Safety

Ten Questions Every Construction Safety Professional Should Ask

2010-09-01 | TJ Lyons

Asking pointed questions is a critical element to the safety effort, per TJ Lyons, and provides an opportunity to test your teams.

Construction Safety

Ten Questions Every Construction Safety Professional Should Ask

2010-09-01 | TJ Lyons

Asking pointed questions is a critical element to the safety effort, per TJ Lyons, and provides an opportunity to test your teams.

Construction Defect Coverage

Construction Defect Insurance Coverage Remains Difficult To Predict

2010-09-01 | Patrick J Wielinski

Explore the complexities of construction defect insurance coverage and its unpredictable nature in the Texas legal landscape.

Builders Risk Insurance

Builders Risk Insurance: "As Their Interests May Appear"

2010-07-01 | Steven A Coombs

Steven Coombs makes a strong argument that the clause is unnecessary and serves no useful purpose.

Construction Safety

Construction Project Risk Management

2010-05-01 | Peter G Furst

Peter Furst reviews the basics of project management the elements, players, and relational model.

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