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Workers' Compensation Claims: A Common Employer's Nightmare

Construction Business Owner

Workers’ compensation claims and how to keep them under control have always been a concern for employers. Incidents ending in claims occur in virtually all industries and can be costly and time consuming. There is no federal workers’ compensation law that addresses workplace injuries.

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Top Tactics for Controlling Workers’ Compensation

Construction Business Owner

As a business owner, you should be at least marginally conversant in the arcane vocabulary of workers’ compensation (WC), such as keeping track of your experience modification factor (EMF) or “mod.”.

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How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease

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The building and construction industry is considered one of the most dangerous industries globally. There are several regulations in place on … How to Receive Compensation After Construction Site Accident or Disease Read More » The hazard and health risks are enormous for workers.

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Compensation Soars Despite Inflation and Recession Fear

ENR Construction

Despite growing fear of a recession on the horizon, contractors continue to offer highly competitive compensation packages, approaching levels not seen in the industry in nearly two decades.

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FMI Releases a Study on the Effectiveness of Incentive Compensation

Construction Business Owner

(June 13, 2013) – FMI, a leading provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces the release of its 2013 study on the effectiveness of incentive compensation in the U.S. construction industry. The report is based on the survey results from 224 top executives.'

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Industry Compensation Challenges Grow as Contractors Boost Salaries in a ‘War for Talent’

ENR Construction

New study suggests that the causes of an industry-wide compensation boost are not solely a result of market-specific factors or the cost of living.

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How Construction Robotics Will Affect the Industry

Lets Build

Construction robotics is one solution that some firms are adopting to combat these challenges, so let’s break down how it’s affecting the industry. 5 ways construction robotics and construction automation are changing the industry. Robotics in the construction industry will introduce cost savings.