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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.

Design and Professional Liability

Court Finds Necessary a Connection between Wrongful Conduct and Training

2024-07-12 | Kenneth A Slavens

Ken Slavens describes a 2024 case illustrating the importance of providing training to design employees and documenting compliance with professional standards.

Employee Well-Being

Supporting Mental Health Caregivers, Particularly Parents

2024-07-12 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas recommends supporting employees who are parenting children with mental health conditions.

Construction Safety

Safer Alternatives to Killer Pulleys

2024-06-28 | TJ Lyons

TJ Lyons takes a hard look at conventional pulleys and their drawbacks and offers suggestions for options that get the job done without injuring construction workers.

Employee Well-Being

Three Ways Employers Can Stop Worker Suicide

2024-06-28 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention is a new 10-year comprehensive approach to suicide prevention. Sally Spencer-Thomas looks at one of its stated goals.