Ready to Respond? Contractors' Best Practices for Performance Bond Claim Preparedness
- Claims, Insurance, Risk Management
- April 23, 2024
Small business owners have put their heart and soul into building their businesses, and they deserve to have top security and peace of mind just like the big boys. A security and CCTV system can be a significant expense, but it is one that pays off in the long run for small businesses. What are
READ MOREBy Jessica Meno, writer Staying safe and compliant is the top priority on any construction site. From potential falls to electrical hazards, there are many protections you need to put in place to keep workers safe—not to mention all the new safety risks and protocols added for COVID-19. How can you best ensure (and prove)
READ MOREBy Hannah Sullivan, Pogo Insurance One of the great debates among the contractor community is in regard to workers’ compensation insurance. Who’s responsible for providing it — the general contractor (GC) or the subcontractor? In the United States, workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory for W-2 employees once a business has reached a certain size. This
READ MOREBy Hannah Sullivan, Pogo Insurance Job sites are full of potential dangers, and getting hurt on the job can result in hefty medical bills. That’s why people – and companies – buy insurance. What does Workers’ Comp Cover? An injury could happen suddenly and unexpectedly at any time. You could get punctured from handling sharp
READ MOREBy David Ward, safety consultant Our current generation is all about technology and moving quickly. The next generation will be forced to work in a construction industry that has more dangerous work conditions, due to the potential lack of skilled labor, with those skilled laborers working longer hours, where fatigue may set in. Currently, construction
READ MOREBy Patrick Hogan, CEO, Handle.com When the COVID-19 pandemic significantly crippled the economy, ethical considerations in the construction sector also took a hit. Closures of ongoing construction projects and the economic uncertainty have put many construction companies on a rocky financial foundation. This financial insecurity, among other reasons, may push construction parties to engage in
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