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You have General Liability insurance to protect your construction firm against third-party bodily injury and property damage claims. Unfortunately, General Liability policies typically exclude coverage for pollution-related hazards potentially leaving you exposed to uninsured claims. Consider the following pollution-related claim scenarios illustrating why Contractor’s Pollution Liability (CPL) insurance is so critical to protecting your business: […]

Builder’s Risk insurance provides temporary property coverage for structures under construction or renovation. In addition to the building, a policy can be designed to cover temporary storage buildings, fencing, scaffolding, on-site and in-transit materials and supplies, equipment, and valuable papers (blueprints, electronic data). Some policies may also cover soft costs, such as additional loan interest,

Construction firms manage many documents, from blueprints to contracts, permits, invoices, and compliance records. Organizing, storing, and easily accessing these documents facilitates smoother operation, timely project delivery, and regulatory compliance. This is where document management software (DMS) comes in, providing you with a centralized digital solution to manage all your documents. Let’s look at some

The spring and summer months keep contractors like HVAC and plumbers very busy. With colder months right around the corner, now’s the time to plan ahead to leverage new business opportunities in the fall and winter. Market Winterization Services Start promoting your winterization services. As the weather gets colder, homes and office buildings may need

You may think TikTok is an app for kids and young adults to post videos of their elaborate dances or slapstick pranks or solely for social influencers to hock products. However, TikTok is way more than this and can provide an effective marketing platform for construction businesses. Take a Look at the Stats According to

When it comes to marketing, much of the discussion focuses on digital marketing, which involves incorporating social media, email campaigns, e-newsletters, and blogging into one’s sales and marketing strategy. To be sure, digital marketing is critical in today’s world of smartphone usage by consumers and businesses alike. But don’t forget to continue to leverage traditional

A contractor’s reputation is everything, with projects often coming from referrals. Customers who are happy with the work performed recommend their contractor to friends and family. As important as the quality of work is the trust a customer develops with a contractor. From the onset, define the scope of the project with your customer, set

With many people enjoying the summer months at the beach, taking a road trip, or going abroad, contractors are busier than ever, tackling more extensive renovations and remodels. Typical renovations include a kitchen overhaul or bathroom upgrade. With clients away for some time, you can complete major renovations without disrupting their daily routine. The fall

Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded on the scene and impacts businesses in every industry, including construction. While many are still navigating how AI can help transform their work, some in the construction industry have already begun leveraging the technology to advance productivity and performance, mitigate risk, and improve safety. What Is AI? The International Organization

Summer is here, and it’s time to beat the heat while on the job site. U.S. cities during the third week of June have already shattered decades-old temperature records as a heat wave stretched from central to eastern portions of the country, according to the National Weather Service. Earlier in June, about 27 million people