Construction Marketing

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Because of their nature of work, snow removal contractors are usually exposed to many risks, which may include anything from third-party injuries to equipment. In many cases, injuries or property damage may lead to costly expenses. Worker’s Compensation. Why Is Snow Removal Insurance Important? Nature Of Your Operations.

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Insurance Legal Compensation Injury 186

Lets Build

MARCH 24, 2022

Between the construction labour shortage and the challenges brought on by COVID-19 , construction companies are looking for new ways to operate more efficiently. 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.

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Industrial Construction Accidents Injury 148

ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2021

Liberty Mutual index shows exertion as the cause of greatest insurer losses.

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Compensation Injury Insurance 74

Construction Superintendent Magazine

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

MIAMI, Fla. -- A new study shows construction firms that hire union workers have fewer work injuries requiring workers’ compensation payments for time away from work.

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Union Injury Miami United States 40

Pro Builder

JUNE 2, 2022

Construction Site Fall Protection Made Simple. If a worker slips off the edge of a roof or wall, those nails or screws won’t keep them from falling all of the way to the ground, causing injury or even death. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites. 1 cause of injury and death on construction jobsites.

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Construction Business Owner

MAY 30, 2013

There are numerous resources to help construction companies prevent workers’ compensation claims. Companies can refer to their insurance carriers and agents or broker partners who employ consultants specializing in worker safety and injury prevention.

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 16, 2023

The company was also ordered to pay the deceased’s family £200,000 in compensation. This piping pierced his side causing internal injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene. “It is well known that falls from height are one of the single greatest causes of death and serious injury to workers within the construction industry.

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Injury Risk Compensation Safety 108

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 13, 2017

Each year, the Research Institute produces the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index , which ranks the leading causes of serious, nonfatal work-related injuries in terms of direct workers compensation costs. The Index is based on information from Liberty Mutual Insurance, the U.S.

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Injury Insurance Compensation Statistics 53

Lets Build

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

COVID-19 hit the construction industry hard. With this comes construction trends that may become the new standard practice for 2022. The global 3D printing market in the construction sector is expected to become an $870 million industry by 2026, according to a 2022 report. Green construction. 3D printing.

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Industrial Construction Equipment Software 158

Construction Equipment

JANUARY 13, 2017

Each year, the Research Institute produces the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index , which ranks the leading causes of serious, nonfatal work-related injuries in terms of direct workers compensation costs. The Index is based on information from Liberty Mutual Insurance, the U.S.

Injury 48

Injury Insurance Compensation Statistics 48

Safety Services Company

OCTOBER 10, 2012

WILG president talks workplace injuries. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the construction industry, a lot can go wrong with the progress and completion of the structure itself. Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . of all deaths in the construction industry. . Struck-by accidents.

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Safety Injury Risk Construction 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

As you dig deeper into your construction insurance policy, you may come across the terms first-party insurance and third-party insurance. Mastering the difference between these two concepts is crucial to understanding how different types of construction insurance protect you. Fortunately, the difference is very straightforward.

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Insurance Liability Compensation Claims 52

Levelset

AUGUST 31, 2022

Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to change insurance carriers, it pays to go with a company that has experience and knowledge in providing insurance for the construction industry. We’ve put together a list of the 10 best construction insurance companies. Best construction insurance companies. The Hartford.

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Insurance Liability Compensation Construction 52

Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Question: I Needed to Report Injuries on My OSHA Logs. Answer: Keep in mind that injuries and incidents will affect your safety status. With injuries, you’re likely to see a drop in your grades and may have to communicate that if your new submissions remove you from compliance. What are enhanced protections available to you?

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Levelset

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Plumbing contractor’s insurance may help your business stay afloat if accidents or injuries occur on the job. In this respect, general liability insurance or workers’ compensation could help cover those costs if an incident should occur. . Worker injury. Construction zones are busy areas where workers can get hurt.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

While general liability insurance covers against claims related to injury or property damage, errors and omissions insurance protects from lawsuits related to financial loss. A construction contract creates a legal responsibility for the contractor to fulfill certain obligations to another party. What is errors and omissions insurance?

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Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

ENR Construction

JULY 21, 2021

The Liberty Mutual index shows exertion as the cause of greatest losses.

Compensation 36

Compensation Injury 36

Pro Builder

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction Jobsite Safety: Strategies and Resources for Worker Well-Being. Consider these elements of a training and awareness program to save lives, mitigate injuries, and reduce liability and costs . More than half of that spending (56%) went toward safety education, a sign that construction remains a potentially dangerous job.

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Safety Resource Injury Construction 72

Levelset

JUNE 29, 2022

To those on the jobsite day-to-day, it’s no surprise that construction consistently tops the list of the most dangerous industries in the US. But because of the inherent dangers on construction jobsites, contractors are under close scrutiny for compliance. OSHA standards for construction. Peter Lindborg. View profile.

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Levelset

AUGUST 24, 2022

Construction businesses need many different types of insurance to mitigate the risks associated with building projects. Builder’s Risk Insurance General Liability Insurance Coverage Covers a building under construction—and often tools, equipment, and materials related to the project. What is builder’s risk insurance?

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Safety Services Company

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Estimates suggest that repetitive motion injuries cost United States businesses over $20 billion just in workers’ compensation alone. Business costs aside, Repetitive Motion Injuries (RMIs) are a heavy burden to the individual as well. Lift heavy objects slowly and smoothly, as jerky movements can cause muscle injuries.

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Injury Equipment Safety Inspections 48

Levelset

AUGUST 5, 2022

Construction insurance can be confusing. A Controlled Insurance Program (CIP), also called wrap-up or wrap insurance, is an insurance package designed to cover all liability and losses during an entire construction project, or across multiple projects. What is a Controlled Insurance Program (CIP)? How much does CIP cost?

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Insurance Liability Claims Construction 52

Fieldwire

JANUARY 16, 2024

Effective construction project management requires you to balance multiple moving parts. Embracing technology in the construction project life cycle In order to use today’s technology to improve your project management strategies, you must understand how it can assist you through each stage of the construction life cycle.

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Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Labor Code §§ 1020-1022), and the inability to maintain a lawsuit to recover compensation for their work. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including civil and criminal penalties ( see, e.g., Cal. & Prof. 7117, and Cal.

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California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 98

Construction Junkie

APRIL 23, 2020

In an attempt to justify talking about the Chicago Bulls on a construction blog, I’m going to pull some lessons out of the first couple of episodes from the series that contractors can apply to their own business. As Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf explained, why would you risk a career ending injury for short term gain? What’s Next?

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Injury Construction Drafting North Carolina 78

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Accidents Injury 52

Fieldwire

APRIL 24, 2023

Inflation has been hard on the construction industry. How can you keep your construction costs down to minimize the impact of inflation? With no one to supervise the site, BIM’s clash detection feature can help you identify injury risks before disaster strikes, saving you from project delays and costly medical bills.

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Fieldwire

AUGUST 16, 2023

For the last several years I have been opening many of my presentations with the statement that “construction is really hard.” If I am speaking to a bunch of seasoned construction managers, they look at me and say “no kidding.” If it’s a bunch of non-construction people, they look at me and say “really…why?” It really is hard.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

In this article, we’ll explain additional insured endorsements, and how they work in construction. Further reading: 9 Common Types of Construction Insurance Policies. Additional insured endorsements have recently drawn more attention in the construction industry. What is an additional insured? all of which operate differently.

Insurance 52

Insurance Liability Construction Contract 52

Construction and Infrastructure Law

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Labor Code §§ 1020-1022), and the inability to maintain a lawsuit to recover compensation for their work. Suffolk Construction Company, Inc. (2d Contractors who perform work in California without being properly licensed are subject to a world of hurt, including civil and criminal penalties ( see, e.g., Cal. & Prof. 7117, and Cal.

California 52

California Contractors Compensation Los Angeles 52

Construction Equipment

MARCH 13, 2015

According to Washington state occupational date, workplace injuries at the Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement project in Seattle, Wash. are approaching $1 million in workers’ compensation claims. The state workers'' compensation program had paid $733,265 in claims as of Jan.

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Seattle Claims Compensation Injury 48

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Unlike general liability insurance — which protects contractors when their work leads to bodily injury or property damage — professional liability offers coverage in situations when their work causes another party to lose money. Some mistakes could lead to bodily injury or property damage—which are both covered by general liability insurance.

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Liability Insurance Injury Contract 52

Levelset

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. Workers compensation insurance.

Insurance 98

Insurance Liability Claims Injury 98

Safety Services Company

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

At this year’s National Safety Council (NSC) expo, it was reported that workplace injuries and fatalities cost businesses an estimated $198.2 businesses are realizing that developing and implementing comprehensive Injury and Illness Prevention Programs (IIPP) not only reduces costs, it can improve morale and improve profitability.

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Safety OSHA Compensation Injury 48

Autodesk Construction Cloud

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

For one thing, circumstances can change quickly in today’s uncertain construction industry. EMR is a value calculated by insurance carriers and is an indication of Worker’s Compensation claims history. RIR describes the rate of employees per 100 full-time employees that have been involved in a recordable injury or illness. .

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Work Gearz

JULY 13, 2021

To maintain your safety at a construction site, you need to among others, put on a hard hat. This is basically a special helmet that is strong and resilient enough to prevent the falling debris from hitting your head and inflicting concussions alongside other irreversible injuries. Mandatory for insurance compensations.

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Compensation Safety Insurance Injury 52