Construction

Preventing Theft at the Construction Site

Job site theft has become a rising concern for construction employers across the country—resulting in the loss of valuable equipment and materials. In fact, the latest research revealed that such theft currently accounts for an estimated $1 billion in annual costs throughout the construction sector. Yet, there are several measures that construction employers like you …

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Protecting Construction Workers in the Summer

As summertime approaches, it’s important to ensure your employees will be properly protected at the construction site. After all, summer is often the hottest season of the year, typically accompanied by surging temperatures and increased humidity levels. Such weather conditions can greatly increase the risk of your employees experiencing numerous complications on the job—especially heat-related …

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Electrical Safety at the Construction Site

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), electrocution is one of the top four causes of fatality that collectively contribute to over half of annual construction sector deaths. This month’s Construction Risk Advisor newsletter offers tips for ensuring electrical safety at the construction site. Click here to read the whole newsletter! If you …

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How COVID Has Impacted the Construction Industry

The Associated General Contractors of America recently released its 2020 Workforce Survey results, outlining the latest labor trends within the construction sector. This month’s Construction Risk Advisor newsletter summarizes key findings from the survey. Click here to read October’s newsletter! If you have any questions about workplace safety or builders risk insurance, please give us …

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5 Tips for Your Workers’ Compensation Audit

Workers’ compensation audits are the bane of most business-owners’ existence. Everyone hates them. A workers’ compensation audit is the annual review by your insurance company of your business’s payroll and records, which determine your workers’ comp premiums. Usually, a workers’ compensation audit is a relatively straight-forward process without too many complications, but it can always …

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