Hurricane Preparedness Tips for 2023

Hurricane season began on June 1st, and already a tropical depression is expected to become the season’s first named hurricane. Needless to say, the damages from hurricanes can be devastating, and they threaten millions of U.S. residents every year. The graphic below provides steps to help protect your family, your property and your financial interests.…

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Uh Oh! Your Subcontractor Messed Up!

Overall growth of the U.S. construction industry has been robust in recent years. But when the construction industry sees an upturn, so do faulty workmanship claims. When you enter into a construction contract, your customers assume the materials and services will be delivered and perform according to specifications. Even if you don’t explicitly write this…

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What’s better? A Bond or Insurance?

The financial well-being and stability of subcontractors is an ever-present concern for most general contractors. When subcontractors fail to complete the full scope of their work, projects can stall, leading to frustrating and costly delays. To protect against subcontractor default, general contractors have traditionally relied on performance bonds. However, given increases in cost to acquire…

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Are Your Temporary Workers Covered?

Many companies are increasingly turning to staffing agencies to meet their personnel needs for a variety of reasons, including increased workloads and high employee turnover rates. Companies that use staffing agencies can save money because they avoid selecting, hiring and training new full-time employees. In addition, using staffing agencies frequently offers companies peace of mind…

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