Building Safely This Summer: 7 Warm-Weather Tips for Contractors

Summer is prime construction season. Longer days and favorable weather mean projects are moving, crews are busy, and schedules are full. But as temperatures climb, so do the risks. Here on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, summer often brings high heat, humidity, and fast-moving afternoon thunderstorms, Heat-related illnesses, dehydration, fatigue, and severe weather can all contribute to…

Brooke Nugent Earns Contractors Risk Professional Certification

We’re excited to share that Client Advisor Brooke Nugent successfully earned the RiskPRO Contractors Risk Professional (CRP) certification. The certification is awarded to insurance professionals who have completed a course of focused training, including contract and policy analysis, as well as exploring property and liability exposures using real-world case studies. We caught up with her…

Construction Project Delays and Cost Overruns: Key Risks and Prevention Strategies

A project that starts on budget can quickly become something very different. A delayed permit, a key subcontractor shortage, a sudden spike in material costs, or weeks of severe weather can throw even the most carefully planned construction project off schedule. What begins as a manageable setback can lead to contract disputes, strained client relationships,…

June is National Safety Month

Safety is one of those things that’s easy to take for granted—until something goes wrong. That’s why National Safety Month, observed each June, encourages organizations across the country to pause and refocus on the habits, training and conversations that help keep people safe. Organized by the National Safety Council (NSC), the month-long campaign highlights key…

Preparing Jobsites for Severe Weather

Severe weather conditions can be detrimental to worksites by damaging equipment, compromising structural integrity, delaying project timelines, and putting workers at risk. Smarter, safer employers can take proactive measures to reduce these risks. Types of Weather Hazards Extreme weather can come in many forms. Before preparing your jobsite, it’s important to understand the types of…

5 Risks Every Construction Contractor Should Know About

Construction projects are complex, requiring considerable coordination of people, materials, equipment and schedules, increasing contractors’ exposure to operational, financial and liability risks. While insurance can help manage the financial impact of unexpected events, it is most effective as part of a broader risk management approach that focuses on reducing key exposures before losses occur. 1.…

OSHA Updates NEP to Protect Workers from Indoor and Outdoor Heat Hazards

On April 10, 2026, OSHA updated its National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect workers from outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards, directing agency resources to areas where they can have the greatest impact by focusing inspections and outreach on industries and workplaces with the highest risk of heat stress. The updated NEP is effective immediately and…

OSHA Launches Safety Champions Program to Advance Workplace Safety and Health

On March 16, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its Safety Champions Program (SCP), a new cooperative initiative designed to help employers develop and implement effective safety and health programs that replace its OSHA Challenge Program. The program is open to private- and public-sector worksites covered by OSHA that want to improve overall safety performance.…