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Design and Professional Liability

Engineers May Testify on Architect's Conduct

2024-11-08 | Kenneth A Slavens

The overlapping expertise of design professionals may permit a professional engineer to testify as to conduct of an architect. Ken Slavens relates the recent case and lessons learned.

Construction Safety

Protect Your Construction Projects and Bottom Line from Water Damage

2024-10-25

Nationwide explains that the cost of water damage claims is on the rise, and many of these claims can be prevented by implementing a water damage mitigation program.

Construction Safety

Sensors and Technology Can Protect Your Construction Project

2024-10-25

The risk of water damage on construction sites is significant. Nationwide discusses the value of smart water leak detection systems.

Subcontractor Performance Risk

Closing the Loop—Collaboration in Sustainable Construction

2024-10-18 | Cheri Hanes

Cheri Hanes highlights the challenges, strategies, and benefits associated with working with a diverse range of stakeholders to foster a culture of innovation.

Construction Safety

Costs of Being Road Warriors

2024-10-11 | TJ Lyons

As a construction safety professional for many years, TJ Lyons offers his insights and tips for being away from home due to work.

Employee Well-Being

Maintaining the Holistic Health of Employees

2024-10-04 | Sally Spencer-Thomas

Sally Spencer-Thomas examines ways to improve worker safety by systematizing stress management not just for the body but for the whole person.

Additional Insured Issues

Modern Additional Insured Endorsements DO NOT Require Vicarious Liability

2024-09-13 | Gregory Podolak

A New Jersey federal court declares a national consensus on the "caused, in whole or in part, by" language. Gregory Podolak relates the case and its takeaways.

Design and Professional Liability

Design Professional Review of Submittals under the AIA Documents

2024-09-13 | Kenneth A Slavens

The design professional's review of shop drawings is a limited but crucial step in achieving a complete and safe project. Ken Slavens explains why.

Wrap-Up Programs

Insurance Requirement Exceptions

2024-08-30 | Tim Walsh

Tim Walsh explores who has the risk of waiving or altering the insurance requirements in owner-controlled insurance programs.

Construction Liability Insurance

Construction Defect Trend Produces Coverage-Restricting Endorsements

2024-08-16 | Ann Hickman

Insurers are making significant changes to their policies in response to rising construction defect claims. IRMI Vice President Ann Hickman takes a look at these changes, including those affecting known loss, exterior insulation and finish systems, mold, earth movement, residential construction, additional insureds, and others.

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