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What to know before starting a drone program
Contractors need a robust system for storing, sharing and filing the images gathered by drones, according to a data capture expert.
Rod Dir • June 9, 2021 -
7 fundamentals of a no-nonsense toolbox talk
An insurance expert offers tips on how to deliver a valuable jobsite safety presentation in less than 15 minutes.
Sam Meenasian • May 27, 2021 -
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Delay provided perfect timing for Procore's $635M IPO
Stalled by the pandemic, the construction management software firm’s recent initial public offering positions it to take advantage of several positive market factors this year.
Dmytro Spilka • May 26, 2021 -
How to fulfill the innovation potential of D&I initiatives
Diversity and inclusion goals can help construction firms spur innovation, but it doesn't happen automatically, writes executive coach Gary Covert.
Gary Covert • May 12, 2021 -
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6 steps to protect your data and improve cybersecurity
Construction firms that embrace technology also leave the door open to cyber risk, says insurance expert Phil Casto. Here's how to protect your data.
Phil Casto • April 21, 2021 -
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Take these steps to avoid COVID-19 personal injury lawsuits
The more a construction firm can limit workers' exposure to the coronavirus on the job, the less likely it will be liable for either an OSHA violation or a lawsuit, according to attorney Stefan Borovina.
Stefan Borovina • Feb. 4, 2021 -
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2020's data can help construction firms succeed in 2021
Before creating a strategy for the year ahead, it’s important to take a look back and evaluate your projects and teams from the year before. Here are five metrics to consider.
Michel Richer • Feb. 3, 2021 -
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Construction employers can help alleviate workers' risk of heart disease
While one in four construction workers are at high risk for heart attacks and strokes, employers can offset the dangers with education efforts focused on healthy lifestyle choices, writes a Skanska executive.
Gordon Childress • Feb. 1, 2021 -
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Insurance 101 for small contractors
Here are 10 ways that small and medium-sized construction firms can keep insurance costs low while maintaining proper coverage.
Rakesh Gupta • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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7 legal, other trends influencing construction in 2021
Prolonged court closures, more payment disputes and increased small business bankruptcies are a few of the factors that will influence commercial construction this year, according to two industry experts.
Jeffrey Kozek and E. Mitchell Swann • Jan. 19, 2021 -
How OSHA priorities could shift under President-elect Biden
In addition to COVID-19 issues, there are several other construction-related workplace concerns that could become front and center for OSHA this year, according to attorney Casey Verville.
Casey Verville • Jan. 5, 2021 -
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Many contractors overlook this lucrative tax credit
The research and development federal tax credit of up to 12% is available to innovative construction firms, but many are unaware of it, says tax expert Cole Marr.
Cole Marr • Nov. 2, 2020 -
Infrastructure investments will be driven by new technology
New innovations and practices will be imperative to stretching public dollars and convincing private investors of above market returns on infrastructure opportunities, writes industry expert Kate Gasparro.
Kate Gasparro • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Why construction documentation matters more than ever during COVID-19
The pandemic has forced contractors to quickly shift to solutions such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, virtual tours and project management software, says the head of contech firm StructionSite.
Matt Daly • Aug. 19, 2020 -
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Paying employees during a coronavirus-related project suspension: What do federal laws say?
As the number of contractors faced with a project suspension continues to mount, one increasingly common question arises: "Am I obligated to pay my employees for time off during a COVID-19-related suspension?”
Roscoe Green and Benjamin Briggs • April 17, 2020 -
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After a coronavirus-related project suspension, take these steps to protect your rights
A force majeure clause should not discourage contractors from taking the steps necessary to preserve their claims, writes attorney Roscoe Green.
Roscoe Green • April 9, 2020 -
The right contract provisions can protect construction firms from coronavirus-related shutdown costs
Attorney Roscoe Green says contractors can be on the hook for damages and delays even if a project is suspended for reasons out of their control.
Roscoe Green • April 2, 2020 -
Essential or not, all construction requires enhanced safety protocols
Can construction continue safely within CDC guidelines? In some instances, it can’t, but in many cases, it can — and it should, writes Associated Builders and Contractors' Greg Sizemore.
Greg Sizemore • April 1, 2020 -
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5 steps to proactively prepare your construction project to get back online after the COVID-19 crisis
When the world returns to normalcy, inevitably there will be questions about schedule delays and a scramble for labor, materials and equipment. Your company can stay ahead of the curve by taking action now, an expert explains.
Larry Dany and Garrett Gibson • March 31, 2020 -
Shut down all nonessential jobsites to protect construction workers from COVID-19: A superintendent's perspective
By continuing construction on sites that aren't critical for a community's wellbeing, companies are putting their people at risk in favor of schedule and profit, writes New York-based superintendent James Lang.
James Lang • March 24, 2020 -
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Force majeure clauses take center stage in contractors' coronavirus response
The time is now for firms to protect themselves from the potentially devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to attorney Trent Cotney. Careful bidding and specific contract provisions can help mitigate the risk.
Trent Cotney • March 16, 2020 -
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Extreme winter construction requires important safety precautions
Pre-planning is critical to ensure projects remain on schedule and, more importantly, that workers stay safe when subfreezing temperatures, ice and snow hit, says Rockford Construction's safety director.
Paul Rozich • Feb. 4, 2020 -
Data transformation starts at the C-level
An in-house chief executive with a background in technology and data can guide executives and employees into this mostly unchartered — but essential — territory.
Jit Kee Chin • Sept. 25, 2019 -
How to land a government construction contract
A procurement expert says common myths should not hold construction companies back from bidding on a sector that offers huge growth opportunities.
Ben Vaught • Aug. 29, 2019 -
Construction wearables' futuristic features are more feasible than you think
The technology can help prevent accidents, improve efficiencies and enhance quality of life for construction workers, says an insurance official working with contractors on pilot programs.
David P. Galbraith • June 26, 2019
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