We live in a litigious world. That's why we offer a Construction General Liability insurance program for general and trade/artisan contractors. The coverage, designed for work on both residential and commercial projects, is an important way for... (Read More)
There's a lot to worry about on a construction site, such as getting the job done right, being on time, staying within budget and avoiding injuries. In today's world, though, there's another important consideration: environmental risk. Virtually any... (Read More)
Each year, falls are the leading cause of fatal accidents in the construction industry nationwide. Hundreds of construction workers fall to their deaths annually.
The construction industry in general has more fatal accidents than any other... (Read More)
How do you define success? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, success "includes not only the achievement of wealth, respect or fame but also the desired result of an attempt." Of course, everyone defines it differently, but there are some... (Read More)
Remote work has definitely taken off during the COVID-19 outbreak. More than 62% of employed Americans in a recent Gallup survey say they are working at home at least part of the time, a number that has doubled since mid-March. Research also shows... (Read More)
In the world of social media, there is no shortage of ways to connect with people. But what kind of people are you trying to connect with? If you’re on social media for the social aspect, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (to name a few) are great... (Read More)
We all want to be more efficient, right? Yet research shows that many of us are going about it the wrong way. Here are some ways that research suggests can help us be more efficient at work.
Focus on one thing at a time. You may think that... (Read More)
Your smartphone has a ton of data about you stored on it. Your employees’ smartphones have a ton of data about your business stored on them. Do you know what steps, in addition to locking phones, should be taken to keep that data private and... (Read More)
Many of the most successful companies in the world, including Google and Amazon, use brainstorming to help come up with innovative new ideas and initiatives. When was the last time your team or company had a successful brainstorming session? Did... (Read More)