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Pending Legislation Could Have Major Impact on Construction Contractors
March 3, 2015
Business
Construction-defects Reform Bill Would Make it Harder for Homeowners to Sue Over Faulty Construction
Lawmakers claim the bill will help recharge Colorado's condo construction market
February 18, 2015
Business Services
Important Provisions in Construction Contracts: Part 2
This two part article will guide you through the most common provisions in construction contracts and the important aspects of each provision
February 16, 2015
The number one rule of contracts is that the language should be clear and unambiguous.
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Video: CFA Insurance Captive Will Allow Contractor Ownership Over Insurance Options
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
As Jim Baty takes over as executive director of the CFA the association plans to continue to create an insurance captive that will allow contractors to have ownership of their insurance options
February 9, 2015
Video: CFA Insurance Captive Will Allow Contractor Ownership Over Insurance Options
Business Services
The Impact of Executive Action on Concrete Contractors
December 22, 2014
Business Services
Important Provisions in Construction Contracts: Part 1
This two part article will guide you through the most common provisions in construction contracts and the important aspects of each provision
December 8, 2014
The number one rule of contracts is that the language should be clear and unambiguous.
Business
Pennsylvania's Act 89: A Year of Economy-Building Road Work
A look at the Pennsylvania transportation bill and the positive effect it’s had on infrastructure, state business climate and the construction industry
December 8, 2014
Dan Hawbaker, president and CEO of Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., sees Pennsylvania's increased funding as a way for his industry to attract and retain young workers – and show them that careers in construction can be rewarding.
Construction Safety
Formica Construction Lacked Demolition Permit at Fatal Car-Dealership Collapse
A mezzanine in the old Staten Island dealership collapsed Friday, killing one worker employed by the contractor whose permits expired in August
December 1, 2014
Construction Technology
LexisNexis Study: Fleet Managers Want Telematics to Cut Insurance Costs
Despite low awareness of usage-based insurance facilitated by telematics, 27% of commercial fleet managers who know about the programs buy them
November 26, 2014
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Telematics Enter the Realm of Risk Management
Telematics take on a new role in accident reconstruction and prevention.
November 17, 2014
Telematics systems can help avert accidents through a combination of data collection, geofencing and alerting. For example, the system can be configured to trigger if a skid steer mistakenly enters an area reserved for heavy equipment.
Construction Safety
Plan Ahead to Prevent Fatal Falls
Avoid adding to the images of loved ones lost by using hazard analysis to identify fall protection needs on the jobsite.
October 14, 2014
Capital Safety issued this infographic as part of Every Worker, Every Time, a national five-day fall protection and training program held in June focused on the company’s mission to bring every worker at height home safely, every work day.
Business Services
Common Construction Insurance Policy Exclusions and How To Avoid Gaps in Coverage
This article discusses some of the most common exclusions in construction policies, and how to make sure that there are no gaps in coverage
October 13, 2014
Virtually every insurance policy also has certain exclusions for which coverage will not apply.
Construction Safety
OSHA Gets Boost From Appeals Court
Court of appeals upholds OSHA fall hazard citations, and a new law in California means employers can receive a penalty reduction for fixing a cited hazard
October 1, 2014
Personnel Management
Task Force Targets California Construction Sites that Commit Wage Theft, Put Workers at Risk
Inspectors issued 81 citations with penalties of over $135,000 for various labor law and workplace safety violations
August 29, 2014
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Video: Introduction to AGC Alternative - A Private Insurance Exchange
The AGC Private Insurance Exchange is an out-of-the-box program for controlling health insurance and benefit expenses, reducing administrative burden and complying with new federal regulations
August 26, 2014
Video: Introduction to AGC Alternative - A Private Insurance Exchange
Business
Asphalt Specialists Ordered to Pay Nearly $1M and Reinstate Drivers Terminated for Raising Safety Concerns
August 18, 2014
Business Services
Common Types of Construction Insurance Coverage and How To Select a Carrier
In determining insurance requirements for construction contracts, it is important to identify the risks associated with the project and make sure that the policy terms and limits are adequate to cover any potential losses
August 14, 2014
It is critical for construction professionals to select the right type of coverage from the right type of provider given the frequency and magnitude of damages that can occur on construction projects.
Construction Safety
App of the Week: Safety-Reports
Safety-Reports mobile app is an inspection management system for safety audits on the jobsite
August 12, 2014
Designed for safety consultants, safety directors, safety managers and supervisors, the Safety-Reports web-based inspection management system allows users to take safety compliance audits to the next level.
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