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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){kind=small}
[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 and Engineers Contract Administration [3041]
Contains contract information of use to firms who want to obtain contracts with the VA
Contains contract information of use to firms who want to obtain contracts with the VA
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
Bulletproof: Limitation of Liability in Design Professional Contracts [346]
Elements of a Limitation of Liability Clause
Elements of a Limitation of Liability Clause
CA-California Construction Law [4138]
Articles and forms for members of the California construction community
Articles and forms for members of the California construction community
Canada: Contractor Safety [17004]
Find out more about establishing requirements for your contractors
Find out more about establishing requirements for your contractors
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
Certificates Of Insurance in Construction Accident Coverage Litigation [22318]
The Disclaimer Language Is Effective
The Disclaimer Language Is Effective
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
Common ADA Errors and Omissions in New Construction and Alterations [19044]
ADA requires that new construction & alterations to existing facilities comply with the ADA Standard
ADA requires that new construction & alterations to existing facilities comply with the ADA Standard
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 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 Delay Claims [30086]
A series of articles to assist contractors to understand delay claims, economic loss rule and related topics
A series of articles to assist contractors to understand delay claims, economic loss rule and related topics
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
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
CSRMA Regulatory News Bytes [11347]
California case law & rulings related to wastewater and sanitation
California case law & rulings related to wastewater and sanitation
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
Dispute Prevention and Conflict Avoidance for the Construction Industry [4075]
An overview of the processes available for dispute avoidance through AAA
An overview of the processes available for dispute avoidance through AAA
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]
67 page guide covers pre-construction planning, project safety and health, and other industry issues (pdf)
[26343] 67 page 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
Indemnification: Addressing the Contract Language Details [30085]
A series of articles on indemnification clauses and related topics
A series of articles on indemnification clauses and related topics
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
Liability Exposures Using Contractors and Subcontractors [26206]
Tips to protect your business when using subcontractors
Tips to protect your business when using subcontractors
Mechanic's Lien Rights and General Principles [17717]
A general discussion of important mechanic’s liens topics
A general discussion of important mechanic’s liens topics
Mediation in Construction Disputes [4077]
Discussion of how to conduct mediation in construction disputes
Discussion of how to conduct mediation in construction disputes
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
Problems with Arbitration in Design-Build [9484]
Outlines issues to consider when contemplating arbitration in design-build
Outlines issues to consider when contemplating arbitration in design-build
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
Publications & Presentations for Contractors [10252]
Series of articles on legal issues in the construction industry
Series of articles on legal issues in the construction industry
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
Significant Cases and Decisions Impacting the Construction Industry [22316]
Summaries of significant court cases updated monthly
Summaries of significant court cases updated monthly
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
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)
Who Provides the Defense in Construction Defect Suits? [13454]
Presley Homes, Inc. v American States Ins. Co 90 Cal App 4th 571, 108 Cal Rptr 2d 686
Presley Homes, Inc. v American States Ins. Co 90 Cal App 4th 571, 108 Cal Rptr 2d 686
Written Change Orders [36014] Do not rely on verbal communication when agreeing to construction change orders - get it in writing
Related Categories within The Safety Library
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Construction Safety / One Call Centers
Call-before-you dig contact information to locate utility lines
Environmental Safety / Environmental Laws
Case developments, articles, resources related to US & global environmental law
Insurance Loss Control / Certs
Certificates of insurance
Insurance Loss Control / Environmental Risk
Risk management resources related to environmental issues & coverages
Insurance Loss Control / Errors-Omissions
Professional liability insurance - errors & omissions for professionals
Insurance Loss Control / OCIP
Owner Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIP), construction wrap up materials
Insurance Loss Control / Public Liability
Public visitor liability, dog bites, premises security liability
Insurance Loss Control / Surety
Tutorial, information on surety bonds, directory of surety providers
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