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Travelers Insurance Wants to Pay You to Use Procore

Construction Junkie

Well, now at least one insurance company believes that, as well. I’ve admittedly been focused mainly on the productivity gains from using technology, but getting a discount from an insurance company to use it is an interesting side effect. Announced today, The Travelers Companies, Inc.

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Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being

Pro Builder

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Jobsite safety is critical for workers and for your home building company. More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job. Fri, 08/05/2022 - 07:00.

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What is Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and How Does it Impact Prequalification?

Safety Services Company

Insurance companies use the number to assess the cost of injuries and future risks. When this happens, your insurer raises your insurance premium to mitigate risk. When figuring the EMR, insurance analysts review the claims history of companies in specific industries. you will pay about 20% more for insurance.

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Legal challenge to injury and illness data reporting rule

FDR Safety

OSHA’s new, misguided requirement for detailed electronic reporting of injury and illness data by employers has come under legal challenge by a coalition of trade associations, employers and an insurance company. OSHA contends that such programs may encourage the under-reporting of illnesses and injuries.

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Grenfell reform may extend to procurement

Construction Law

Health and safety seems to have improved significantly, largely driven by legislation. The Dame Judith Hackitt review of fire safety legislation in May 2018 outlined changes that would have to be introduced by legislation. She called for more use of project insurance rather than reliance on professional indemnity policies.

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Flooring without reservations: Tips for hospitality projects

GCP Applied Technologies

Tue, 11/06/2018 - 12:31. November 06, 2018. Proactive moisture mitigation is wise insurance to avoid a costly callback. Flooring without reservations: Tips for hospitality projects. Phillip.fry@gc…. GCP Applied Technologies. For hotels and resorts, creating a relaxing and positive guest experience is the name of the game.

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Empowering Project Management Professionals Through Technology—Part 2 of 5

Viewpoint Construction Technology

The Associated General Contractors of America noted in a May 2018 report that construction employment is at its highest level in a decade , with more than 250,000 jobs added over the past year. According to the Commercial Construction Index, compiled for the first quarter of 2018 by the USG Corporation and the U.S.