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COVID-19 Liability for Building Owners

Green Building Law Update

And these questions are not unfounded because as of November 1, 2020, legal industry databases of state and federal litigation are tracking more than 6,100 cases involving Covid-19 claims. All of this begs the question if a business owner’s premises liability insurance covers such claims? With Covid-19 spreading across the U.S.

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Adapt or Die: Assess & Evolve to Change the Construction Industry

Construction Business Owner

“ Adapt or Die,” is arguably the most memorable line from the movie version of "Moneyball. " The meaning of the quote and how it relates to business and risk management is paramount—we must fight and overcome the current status quo if we want to change the industry.

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Construction quality management: Everything you need to know

Lets Build

It’s a curious paradox that few industries are as tightly regulated and controlled as the construction sector, yet at the same time, few industries are as vulnerable to unexpected events. What is construction quality management? Construction quality management is broadly similar to project management.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

For contractors, these come in the form of a process known as prequalification and contractor management. What is Contractor Management? Contractor management is a series of checks ensuring that the contractors follow up-to-date safety practices and conform to health and regulatory standards.

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Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks

Construction Business Owner

Rising Construction Costs Lead to Higher Risks PCF Construction offers insight on current market construction risks and how to take control mhodges Tue, 11/07/2023 - 09:13 One of the most pressing issues in the construction industry today is the unforeseen or unintended increase in risk exposures due to rising construction costs.

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What Home Builders Should Know About Liability Insurance

Pro Builder

What Home Builders Should Know About Liability Insurance. Q+A with Katie Beck about assessing risk for a changing home building industry. Business Management. Business Management. cbroderick. Thu, 02/04/2021 - 12:41. Watch the full segment below. Watch past segments here. Operations.

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Public Procurement of Construction Services

Job Order Contracting

Public procurement of construction services could be improved through the adoption of currently available best management practices. How Organizational integration and alignment of cultural, professional, management, and commercial interests is also required, both internally and with construction services providers. and Dossick, C.