The Burj Khalifa, the One World Trade Center, the Beijing Airport, California’s high-speed railway… these are a few of the greatest mega construction projects (past/present) in the world. One might think that with project costs to the tune of hundreds of millions,...
Over the years, municipal, state, and federal governments have become increasingly involved with ensuring the health and safety of workers—not just in construction—but in all industries. Forty years ago (1971), The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
For major contractors and construction companies, the stakes have never been higher. With new era construction technology redefining the way that business is conducted in the construction sector, companies have two choices: adopt or die. In the wake of the COVID-19...
Construction is widely recognized as one of the most high-risk industries in the world, and the company (or companies) facilitating construction on a project often takes on the most risk. Typically, the owner or general contractor (GC) on the project must ensure that...
There are a variety of insurance coverages that a contractor will need on a project, such as general liability or builder’s risk insurance. Workers’ compensation insurance is often regarded as the most expensive of the many coverages needed on a construction...
