Cummings Insights, a construction industry market analysis firm, reports the Atlanta Construction industry has seen steady signs of growth since 2014 (28%), even through the overall stagnant U.S. construction industry market. Construction spending... (Read More)

Construction contractors put themselves at risk every single day on the job, facing unknown risks when working with heavy equipment and often from scaffolds at great heights. The job is demanding and has special challenges. One of the challenges... (Read More)

The summer heat can be unbearable, and this is especially true for workers who spend a lot of time outside, such as construction workers. Construction workers not only have to deal with working in the heat but also often wear heavy tool belts and... (Read More)

Lead-based paints were commonly used in homes constructed before 1978. If left undisturbed, the paint itself probably does not pose hazards. However, any scraping, peeling or sanding of the paint changes all of this. Disturbing the paint causes dust... (Read More)

Did you know? Falls are the leading cause of death in construction. In 2016, the U.S. construction industry saw 991 fatalities. Falls can happen from any height — roofs, scaffolds, ladders and more. Many of these deaths are preventable by... (Read More)

Environmental contractors work in hazardous situations every day. They face unique challenges on the job and expose themselves to situations which can result in property damage or injury to others. When you work in a dangerous environment, accidents... (Read More)

Project managers and construction contractors often collaborate on projects. Questions may arise on liability issues: Does the responsibility to maintain liability insurance fall on the project manager, the contractor, or both? Who is liable when... (Read More)

Everyday risks for an environmental contractor consist of many dangerous exposures that can lead to lawsuits. The environmental contractor’s world can be a hazardous one, and one small slip-up can cause bodily injury to others and even an... (Read More)

Any contractor who transports materials that could potentially create environmental pollution needs liability protection. When cargo is released into the environment — for example, a truck overturns and spills industrial cleaning solution into a... (Read More)