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Employee Well-Being
Maintaining the Holistic Health of Employees
2024-10-04 | Sally Spencer-Thomas
Sally Spencer-Thomas examines ways to improve worker safety by systematizing stress management not just for the body but for the whole person.
Additional Insured Issues
Modern Additional Insured Endorsements DO NOT Require Vicarious Liability
2024-09-13 | Gregory Podolak
A New Jersey federal court declares a national consensus on the "caused, in whole or in part, by" language. Gregory Podolak relates the case and its takeaways.
Design and Professional Liability
Design Professional Review of Submittals under the AIA Documents
2024-09-13 | Kenneth A Slavens
The design professional's review of shop drawings is a limited but crucial step in achieving a complete and safe project. Ken Slavens explains why.
Wrap-Up Programs
Insurance Requirement Exceptions
2024-08-30 | Tim Walsh
Tim Walsh explores who has the risk of waiving or altering the insurance requirements in owner-controlled insurance programs.
Construction Liability Insurance
Are All EIFS Contractors Created Equal?
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) remain a contentious issue, and there is an ongoing debate in the industry whether EIFS liability exposures can be underwritten or should simply remain excluded. IRMI Vice President Ann Hickman provides some insights into how an underwriter or an insurance representative may evaluate the risks faced by a contractor from EIFS.
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Insurers are making significant changes to their policies in response to rising construction defect claims. IRMI Vice President Ann Hickman takes a look at these changes, including those affecting known loss, exterior insulation and finish systems, mold, earth movement, residential construction, additional insureds, and others.
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Insurers are making significant changes to their policies in response to rising construction defect claims. IRMI Vice President Ann Hickman takes a look at these changes, including those affecting known loss, exterior insulation and finish systems, mold, earth movement, residential construction, additional insureds, and others.
Construction Law
Understanding "Account Stated" for Finances and Payment Procedures
2024-08-09 | Robert J Miletsky
Robert Miletsky looks at this legal theory and explains how it can help or hurt your company in its daily construction operations.
Design and Professional Liability
Ambiguity Does Not Doom a Limitation of Liability Clause
2024-08-09 | Kenneth A Slavens
The limitation of liability clause is not subject to the same strict review as an exculpatory clause. Ken Slavens relates the case and lessons learned.
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Creating an Innovative Culture in a Construction Company
2024-08-02 | Cheri Hanes
Building (and funding) the right team is one facet. Cheri Hanes explains the process and its rewards.
Additional Insured Issues
Modern Additional Insured Endorsements DO NOT Require Vicarious Liability
2024-09-13 | Gregory Podolak
Design and Professional Liability
Design Professional Review of Submittals under the AIA Documents
2024-09-13 | Kenneth A Slavens
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Construction Liability Insurance
Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements
2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman
Construction Law
Understanding "Account Stated" for Finances and Payment Procedures
2024-08-09 | Robert J Miletsky
Design and Professional Liability
Ambiguity Does Not Doom a Limitation of Liability Clause
2024-08-09 | Kenneth A Slavens
Subcontractor Performance Risk
Creating an Innovative Culture in a Construction Company
2024-08-02 | Cheri Hanes
