Construction contractors have a tough job and are tasked with trying to operate both efficiently and cost effectively. That is not an easy job considering the shortage of skilled labor in the construction industry as well as the high cost of... (Read More)

How many Zoom meetings do you participate in each week? Probably more than you used to. The use of Zoom and other video conferencing technology has skyrocketed during the global pandemic as a way to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and as many... (Read More)

Have you fallen into the habit of sending e-mails to communicate with your co-workers and/or employees — even if they are just a few steps away from you? Perhaps it is time to rethink your reliance on technology at the office. Although most... (Read More)

Why do contractors need pollution liability insurance? Shouldn’t this be covered under a commercial general liability insurance policy? There is a history of pollution liability in the United States, which brought about the need for a special... (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)

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)

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)

If you have clients who are general contractors in the oil and gas, consulting, construction or other industries, you know their unique risks require specialty insurance products. C&S Specialty Underwriters is the construction and environmental... (Read More)

Something you may be asked about when assessing a building or performing contracting duties is to assess the risk of lead poisoning. Lead was used for many years in paints and other products found in and around our homes, schools and office... (Read More)