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Insurance Industry Locations: Shaping The New World Of Insurance

Business Facilities

The Hartford Region is home to the headquarters of most of the leading global players in the insurance sector. The insurance industry generates more than $16 billion in output in the region, employing more than 70,000. Read: Insurance Industry Locations: Shaping The New World Of Insurance at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Subcontractor Default Insurance: Pros & Cons for General Contractors

Levelset

Construction is a risky business, with among the highest rates of failure of any industry. Subcontractor default insurance is one alternative to a surety bond that works to protect a contractor from the financial burden when one of their subcontractors defaults. Related: 16 types of insurance coverage for contractors.

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State of the Construction Industry: September Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We know many of you have had a busy summer, so it’s a good time to take a breath and see what’s been going on in our industry (like rising material costs), as well as what’s on the horizon (like more green building ). Wearables’ ROI Is in Safety and Insurance, Expert Says. 19 Mayors Pledge to Make All New Buildings Net-Zero by 2030.

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FAQs About Contractor Management Platforms

Safety Services Company

2023 was a year of resilience, pressure, and economic uncertainty for our industry. Ensuring you have the accurate NAICS code listed on your OSHA logs is key to ensuring your TRIR is accurately reported for your industry. Contact OSHA – As an extra step, you can contact OSHA and speak with the officer who reviewed your logs.

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Delrin Joins *ISNetworld®

Safety Services Company

By utilizing *ISNetworld® , a leader of safety and compliance in the supply chain industry, Delrin has joined 70,000+ contractors in the network and opened themselves up to over 750+ hiring clients. Their resin is used in gears, safety restraint components, medical delivery devices, and even ski bindings!

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Employers, not government, responsible for determining need for PPE

FDR Safety

A compliance officer for the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health cited G4S, the company that employed the guard, for failing to require the use of necessary personal protective equipment, namely body armor. The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

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How to Manage Compliance for Construction Success

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Construction management is challenging, in no small part because the industry is governed by a plethora of regulations. Regulatory compliance may seem daunting, especially for those new to the construction industry. Insurance and bonding requirements. Viewpoint recently published a white paper about tackling this challenge.