The Associated General Contractors of America recently released its 2020 Workforce Survey results, outlining the latest labor trends within the construction sector. This year’s survey focused primarily on how COVID-19 has impacted the industry—analyzing the effects of the ongoing pandemic as it relates to project demand, workforce stability and job site productivity. Project Demand Fallout…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the government agency that monitors and enforces compliance with workplace safety laws. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs) have the authority to inspect the facilities of any employer subject to OSHA’s regulations. Common Reasons for an OSHA Inspection: Imminent danger…
Fire damage to commercial buildings might get headlines, but water damage, whether to projects under construction or completed buildings, poses large problems for owners, developers and contractors. The impact is massive, reaching many billions of dollars per year. One water leak on the 19th floor at a construction site of a high-end apartment building in…
Bringing a construction project to life is a team effort. There’s usually a general contractor who is responsible for the full management of the project, but there’s also a group of subcontractors who perform the actual work, itself. When it comes to insurance coverages for both parties, many of the same rules apply. It’s often…
Taking precautions before work begins and while underway can help safeguard your construction project from injuries and damages occurring during construction, and any claims made after the project is completed. Having well documented pre- and post-construction conditions surveys, records of all work conducted, and any changes requested along the way can be valuable if damages…
As the country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, construction industry employers confront many challenges. Recognized as an essential industry in a majority of states throughout the crisis, many contractors have continued to perform work and provide jobs, while others were shut down in whole or in part. Every aspect of the industry has been affected…
The world has changed and is adjusting to a new normal. Businesses from coast to coast will feel the impact of money that is not circulating and how that will impact them down the line. The construction industry, though deemed an essential industry, is no exception. While there’s a tremendous focus on the financial situation…
Long after the workday ends, risks continue at construction sites, as fire, theft and water can cause significant property damage and can potentially delay project timelines and impact budgets. The presence of combustible materials, the lack of effective security controls and unstable structural elements can make sites more vulnerable to loss. Buildings under construction or…
Workers’ compensation claims can be affected by several risk factors. These risks can trend up or down or stay at their current level. The direction of the risk trend will determine the level of influence each factor has on how much compensation an employee claims, and whether the claim will be paid. Five of the most pertinent…
As summer temperatures start to rise, so does the risk of your employees experiencing heat-related illness. In fact, recent research from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found that thousands of employees become ill from work-related heat exposure every year. Despite these numbers, you can help protect your employees from heat-related illness this summer…
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