The summer season is a busy time in construction. Warm weather not only means more projects, but longer hours and busier schedules. Although working outdoors in the summertime can be a safer, more positive experience, there are still inherent risks to be cautious of. This article discusses some heat-related construction exposures in the summertime and some safety tips to implement for your jobsite.

When is a worker an employee? It’s more than semantics. Whether a worker is an independent contractor or an employee is a high-stakes question that can impact minimum wage, overtime and benefit rights. In recent years, the fight over worker classification has heated up. Here’s what’s happening now.

Falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry and account for one-third of all fatalities. As a major source of worker-related accidents, fall prevention is a strong focus for both contractors and industry leaders. However, falls continue to be a pertinent issue for the industry and the main focus of construction safety campaigns across the country. In this article, learn some interesting cases involving construction falls and some best practices to implement in your business.

Change and innovation in the cybersecurity industry seem to be moving faster than ever, driven by cybercriminals. They continue to develop new tactics and techniques to disrupt IT systems, steal data, and monetize their efforts.

You’re a contractor on a big project. If something goes wrong, whose insurance is going to cover it: yours, your subcontractor’s or the owner’s? Large, complex projects often have a complicated jigsaw puzzle of insurance of insurance coverages. If the pieces don’t fit together correctly, you can end up with coverage gaps and disputes. Wrap up insurance provides a simplified solution.

Is theft hurting your company’s bottom line? Businesses can incur losses from multiple types of theft, and these losses can take a bite out of your company’s profits. Strong theft prevention strategies can help protect your business.

Contractors who are sued for faulty workmanship may be surprised to learn they don’t have coverage under their commercial general liability insurance policy.

Recent supply-chain shortages have created a challenging labor market for the construction industry. Many companies are walking a fine line between meeting demand and maintaining a safe, positive work environment. Here’s an overview of the current state of the market, and how some construction companies are coping.

If there is one thing the pandemic taught us, it's to expect the unexpected. The last two years have been difficult to navigate due to changing local and state health guidelines. For small business owners, business interruption can be the difference between a successful business and one that is nearing bankruptcy. It's important for business owners to understand how business interruption occurs and what options are available to protect against the consequences of interruption.

What’s required, what’s banned and what’s changing now in New York construction? Here’s a look at the new laws, trends and issues impacting the NY construction market.