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Risk management articles for the construction industry. Best Practices For Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs. Construction defects. Contingent Liability of the Multi-Employer Work Site. Case studies of environmental claims sorted by contractor groups. Issues with substituting finite risk insurance for sub performance & payment bonds. Builders risk insurance claim management. Surety bond basics.
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10 Tips For Keeping Construction Sites Free of Crime Loss [25188] 
How to prevent crime exposure on job sites
How to prevent crime exposure on job sites
10 Tips To Safeguard Construction Sites Against Wind Damage [22495]
Don't Let Wind-Related Exposure Blow a Hole in Your Construction Site
Don't Let Wind-Related Exposure Blow a Hole in Your Construction Site
A/E Professional Liability Loss Prevention [19551]
Articles by attorneys and risk management professionals for architects and engineers
Articles by attorneys and risk management professionals for architects and engineers
A/E: Drafting an Enforceable Limitation of Liability Clause [20941]
Discussion of the limitation of liability (LOL) clause in a contract
Discussion of the limitation of liability (LOL) clause in a contract
Advice to General Contractors about Subcontractors ![[pdf]](graphics/file_pdf.gif)
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Protect yourself with tighter control over financial aspects of a job
[36015] Protect yourself with tighter control over financial aspects of a job
AE: Insurance for Architect- and Engineer-Led Design-Build Projects [15994]
Reviews the liability insurance typically purchased by A/Es
Reviews the liability insurance typically purchased by A/Es
All Guarantees Are Not Created Equal [19213]
Provides insight into different guarantee forms and highlights the pros and cons of each
Provides insight into different guarantee forms and highlights the pros and cons of each
Architects/Engineers Risk Management Library [19069]
Documents by attorneys, risk management professionals and consultants
Documents by attorneys, risk management professionals and consultants
Back to the Exclusions - The Subcontractor Exception [10601]
Issues can arise as to the scope of the subcontractor exception
Issues can arise as to the scope of the subcontractor exception
Builder's Risk Insurance [33364]
Considerations totake into account when obtaining builder's risk coverage
Considerations totake into account when obtaining builder's risk coverage
Case Law Applying the Subcontractor Exception [26595]
Coverage for general contractors for property damage arising out of the work of their subcontractors
Coverage for general contractors for property damage arising out of the work of their subcontractors
CGL Exclusion for Property Damage to Completed Work [31651]
Most jurisdictions have found that the general contractor's CGL policy covers faulty completed subscontractor work
Most jurisdictions have found that the general contractor's CGL policy covers faulty completed subscontractor work
Complex Construction Defect Claims: Who Pays First? [30123]
There is a potential overlap between the performance bond and the commercial general liability (CGL) policy
There is a potential overlap between the performance bond and the commercial general liability (CGL) policy
Construction Contracts - Indemnification and Insurance Issues [32895]
The contract requires that this indemnification obligation be backed up by liability insurance
The contract requires that this indemnification obligation be backed up by liability insurance
Construction Defect Claims [12086]
Construction defect claims often raise many insurance coverage issues between the parties
Construction defect claims often raise many insurance coverage issues between the parties
Construction Defect Litigation [18633]
Subcontractors Applaud Wis. Court's Ruling on CGL Obligations
Subcontractors Applaud Wis. Court's Ruling on CGL Obligations
Construction Defect Resource Guide [27670]
An analysis of some of the major trends and developments affecting the insurance industry & legal environment
An analysis of some of the major trends and developments affecting the insurance industry & legal environment
Construction Insurance/Risk Management Checklist [11644]
Checklist to audit your construction risk management/insurance programs
Checklist to audit your construction risk management/insurance programs
Construction Risk [30665]
Articles are written by attorneys, risk management professionals and consultants
Articles are written by attorneys, risk management professionals and consultants
Construction Risk Conference Handouts [25172]
Handouts from most of the IRMI Construction Risk Conference presentations
Handouts from most of the IRMI Construction Risk Conference presentations
Construction Risk Management and Insurance [24658]
A series of articles on construction risk and insurance
A series of articles on construction risk and insurance
Construction Risk Management Articles [19538]
Approx 25 articles related to architecture, engineering, insurance, risk management & the law
Approx 25 articles related to architecture, engineering, insurance, risk management & the law
Construction Risk Management Resource Library [6102]
Series of risk management articles on construction
Series of risk management articles on construction
Construction Risk Management Trends [32746]
BIM, new technologies and project delivery methods may be exposing contractors to new levels of risk
BIM, new technologies and project delivery methods may be exposing contractors to new levels of risk
Contract Documents of the Design-Build Institute of America [6651]
DBIA standard forms offer a reasonable starting point from which to negotiate contracts
DBIA standard forms offer a reasonable starting point from which to negotiate contracts
Contractor Qualification [15977]
Key components that should be examined when conducting a contractor qualification
Key components that should be examined when conducting a contractor qualification
Contractors All Risk Insurance [16539]
The insurance-rleated clauses of the standard FIDIC contract and the CAR policy
The insurance-rleated clauses of the standard FIDIC contract and the CAR policy
Contractors Risk Management Information [8445]
Risk management articles for the construction industry
Risk management articles for the construction industry
Defective Construction as Occurrence and Property Damage [25692]
Two sources of constriction coverage are the topics of this paper
[25692] Two sources of constriction coverage are the topics of this paper
Defective Construction Work: The New Business Risk Rationale [24650]
This two-part column explores another property damage-related myth hat borrows from the
This two-part column explores another property damage-related myth hat borrows from the
Design Build Liability: Recognizing and Managing Risk [11821]
Discusses the issues associated with liability for design/build firms
Discusses the issues associated with liability for design/build firms
Design Professional's Responsibility for Job Site Injuries [20101]
What to do when there are unsafe job site practices by the contractor
What to do when there are unsafe job site practices by the contractor
Dig Safely Team [16771]
Supports the efforts of the Common Ground Alliance in promoting underground damage prevention
Supports the efforts of the Common Ground Alliance in promoting underground damage prevention
Environmental Claims Scenarios and Exposures [262]
Articles and claims scenarios of environmental claims sorted by contractor groups
Articles and claims scenarios of environmental claims sorted by contractor groups
Excavation Accident Bulletin [16773]
Descriptions of recent accidents related to underground excavations
Descriptions of recent accidents related to underground excavations
Fire Safety Construction Requirements [19406]
Full text of a safety policy & procedure that can be used when renovating existing structures
Full text of a safety policy & procedure that can be used when renovating existing structures
Guidelines for a Successful Construction Project [26343] Guide covers pre-construction planning, project safety and health, and other industry issues (pdf)
Hidden Environmental Exposures of the Construction Industry [13438]
You Don’t Have To Be an Environmental Contractor To Create Environmental Liability
You Don’t Have To Be an Environmental Contractor To Create Environmental Liability
Insurance Coverage for Construction Defects [32743]
A broad survey of the case law on the insurance coverage for defective workmanship under CGL - state by state results
A broad survey of the case law on the insurance coverage for defective workmanship under CGL - state by state results
Introduction To Commercial Builders Risk Insurance [28726]
Builders’ risk insurance policies cover buildings during construction, renovation, or repair
Builders’ risk insurance policies cover buildings during construction, renovation, or repair
Job Site Security and the Contractor [36012]
Theft, vandalism, injuries and accidents – how to minimize risk
[36012] Theft, vandalism, injuries and accidents – how to minimize risk
Liability Exposures Using Contractors and Subcontractors [26206]
Tips to protect your business when using subcontractors
Tips to protect your business when using subcontractors
Managing Liability Coverage For General Contractors [32747]
Contractors are either intentionally or inadvertently assuming more risk
Contractors are either intentionally or inadvertently assuming more risk
Model Insurance and Indemnification Requirements for Subconsultants [10276]
Requiring insurance and insurable indemnification from subconsultants
Requiring insurance and insurable indemnification from subconsultants
Molds: Insurance Coverage for Mold Arising Out of Defective Workmanship [17223]
There are many issues to the coverage available to an insured contractor for indoor mold problems
There are many issues to the coverage available to an insured contractor for indoor mold problems
Project Management Protective Liability Insurance [14708]
An analysis of the coverage provided and comparison to more traditional forms of coverage
An analysis of the coverage provided and comparison to more traditional forms of coverage
Project Professional Liability [31681]
Professional Liability Insurance Alternatives for Construction Projects
Professional Liability Insurance Alternatives for Construction Projects
Re-Roofing Risk Control [23408]
Inspect the interior and exterior for pre-existing conditions prior to construction
Inspect the interior and exterior for pre-existing conditions prior to construction
Site Assessments [19685]
A series of articles defining the models used in conducting periodic site safety audits
A series of articles defining the models used in conducting periodic site safety audits
Standstill Covers under CAR and EAR Insurance [16540]
Insurance against the risk of interruption or standstill
[16540] Insurance against the risk of interruption or standstill
Subcontractor Default Insurance [19543]
Intended to substitute for the traditional surety performance and payment bond
Intended to substitute for the traditional surety performance and payment bond
Subrogation and Intervention in Construction Defect Case [30094]
A court opinion involving water and mold
A court opinion involving water and mold
Substance Abuse in Construction Industry [15976]
Focuses on substance abuse in the construction industry
Focuses on substance abuse in the construction industry
The Changing Landscape of Coverage Disputes over Defective Work Claims [14617]
Focus is on the language of the CGL policy
Focus is on the language of the CGL policy
The Super Wrap-Up Administrator [17226]
Examines specifically those activities an administrator will be responsible for
Examines specifically those activities an administrator will be responsible for
Underground Work & Utility Disruption [21568]
Key Best Practices Guide as related to excavation work
[21568] Key Best Practices Guide as related to excavation work
Warning Signs of Serious Construction Defects [26269]
If you see one of the following problems in your building, hire an engineer to investigate (pdf)
If you see one of the following problems in your building, hire an engineer to investigate (pdf)
Written Change Orders [36014]
Do not rely on verbal communication when agreeing to construction change orders - get it in writing
[36014] Do not rely on verbal communication when agreeing to construction change orders - get it in writing
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Case developments, articles, resources related to the construction industry
OSHA / Construction
OSHA technical resources on construction
Risk Mgt / Certs
Certificates of insurance
Risk Mgt / ErrorsOmissions
Professional liability insurance - errors & omissions for professionals
Risk Mgt / OCIP
Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP), construction wrap up materials
Risk Mgt / Surety
Tutorial, information on surety bonds, directory of surety providers
Safety / Construction
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards
Safety / Dig Safe Contacts
Call before you dig contact information to locate underground utility lines
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