Construction Insurance Blog

Running a successful construction company involves bidding on and winning a steady stream of projects throughout the year. Success involves meeting customer demands, including delivering quality work, meeting agreed-upon deadlines and budgets, and having an open line of communication with customers throughout the life of the project to keep them abreast of any changes (in […]

The plumbing industry’s market size based on revenue in 2022, according to IBISWorld, is $128.7 billion. Plumbing is the seventh-highest ranked construction sector by market size and has increased faster than any other construction sector overall. A spike in home improvements over the last few years contributed in part to the growth in the plumbing […]

The most recent roofing market report by the Better Business Bureau (BBB), “An Outlook on the Roofing Industry,” shows that 65% of roofing contractors are expecting sales to climb this year even in the face of ongoing challenges such as labor and material shortages. Although these shortages are expected to continue to remain high into […]

With so much business being conducted online these days, it’s essential to have a solid email marketing strategy. Even industries that seem to exist mainly offline, such as construction, can benefit immensely from email marketing. If you’re a contractor who has yet to implement a consistent email marketing strategy, read on to learn why this […]

It may seem like there are an overwhelming amount of digital platforms required for the success of your business these days. Between Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok…how can one keep track of which social media networks to prioritize, and which to dismiss? For contractors, it can be hard to tell. While many of the social […]

The insurance industry has come a long way in providing clients purchasing options and flexibility. Depending on the type, size, and complexity of a business operation, including those in the construction sector, in lieu of making a half-dozen calls to shop around for coverage or visiting a brick-and-mortar office, with a click of a few […]

One of the most important aspects of any construction project happens before the hammering starts. That’s right: agreeing on a contract. A successful contractor-client relationship comes with rounds of negotiation on both sides, and it often feels like the power is in the hands of the client – but it doesn’t have to be. Here […]

When the pandemic hit in 2020, it brought a whole new meaning of clean at the office, on the factory floor, and at construction sites. On the commercial front, the demand for janitorial services and deep cleaning with an emphasis on sanitization and disinfection became routine once COVID entered our lives. Prior to COVID, standard […]

An integral component of the construction bidding and performance process is obtaining certificates of insurance (COI). Without a COI, a contractor is unable to begin work on a project. Clients, including residential property owners, commercial real estate owners, municipalities and public entities, and general contractors (GC), all require that contractors show proof of insurance. A […]