InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 25, 2023

Material handling accidents account for thousands of injuries and a number of deaths each year on construction sites. They are one of the top injuries in the construction trade and can result in serious injuries and death depending on the material, the weight of the load, and the distance it falls.

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Workers' Compensation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A Texas judge has blocked a new state law prohibiting local governments from requiring water breaks for construction workers. The decision is a victory for worker advocates, who had warned that the law would have been a disaster for construction workers in Texas. House Bill 2127 law was set to effect on Friday, September 1, 2023.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 23, 2024

A total of 3,000 engineering construction workers who operate under the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) have accepted a two-year pay increase worth a minimum of 17.4%. The post Engineering construction staff accept 17.4% pay increase appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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AssuredPartners

JULY 10, 2022

Every industry is susceptible to cyber security risks, and the construction industry is no exception. The construction industry is largely unregulated when it comes to cybersecurity, so many companies fail to prioritize this issue. So, what steps can you take to protect your company? Prevention Strategies.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 24, 2023

West Yorkshire-based building contractor Triton Construction has implemented an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its 70 employees. The post Triton Construction implements EV salary sacrifice scheme appeared first on Employee Benefits. We are also carrying the cost of vehicle insurance on our company fleet policy.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As inflation drives up salaries in all sectors, the workers’ compensation wage thresholds for construction dual class codes in California have increased as of Sept. 6307/6308 — Sewer construction. $39/hour, 6315(1)/6316(1) — Water mains, connections construction. $39/hour, 39/hour, up from $34. 39/hour, up from $34.

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AssuredPartners

MAY 26, 2022

Managing projects in the construction industry means managing risk. These are a few of the most common construction risks and the steps you can take to mitigate potential loss. Construction companies should prioritize safety on every jobsite. Safety Risk. Project Risk. Scheduling is another potential project risk.

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AssuredPartners

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The construction industry is one of the largest sectors in the US economy. worth of structures are constructed each year and it employs more than seven million workers across 733,000 businesses. Some issues described below are unique to the construction industry, and others are the same issues being faced across other sectors.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 5, 2023

Welsh building contractor Carreg Construction has transferred to employee ownership 20 years after its foundation in 2003. Carreg Construction explored the option of employee ownership prior to the pandemic, and revisited the option after discussing it with other organisations that had made the transition.

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Assurance Agency

JULY 27, 2023

It is becoming more common for construction workers to travel out of state for large projects specially to states where severe weather such as hurricanes or wildfires are common. Related Resources: Traveling Employees in Construction Related Pages: Construction Blog Construction Industry Page Construction Webinar Construction Library

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AssuredPartners

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With an ever-changing landscape facing the construction industry, keeping up to date by getting advice from industry experts makes navigating the challenges that come your way a little easier. This is THE event for the merit shop construction industry, and you don’t want to miss it!” ” Learn More. When: March 19-21.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 11, 2023

That’s why constructive criticism is most effective when it is delivered with kindness, respect and a genuine desire to help the other person improve. Choose the right time and place Choosing the right time and place is crucial when giving constructive criticism. When people are heard, teams are happy!

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Road construction is inherently unsafe. Alongside this, it’s common for sections of road to be repaired or constructed at night. In most cases, you’re working alongside traffic which can be speeding past, even if you’ve put up signs to slow them down. This decreases the chances of a worker being seen by a motorist and […].

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The HR Digest has compiled this employee’s guide to constructive dismissal to help employees understand this concept. This dismissal guide for employees was compiled to assist employees who might have faced a dismissal that was constructed or who want to know more about the topic. What is constructive dismissal?

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Higginbotham

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction bonds are financial guarantees that back up contractors’ promises to fulfill their contractual obligations: to build the job for the bid price; to pay for the labor and materials they use; and to complete the project to all terms and specifications set forth in the project contract. Why Construction Bonds Are Needed.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Constructive dismissal is when an employee resigns as the last choice they have because they feel their employer is making work difficult for them on purpose. In this article, we look at how to give constructive dismissal to help your case before you head to court. Can you prove constructive dismissal?

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AssuredPartners

MAY 23, 2022

It should be noted that Ordinance and Law Increased Cost of Construction provision also has a time limitation to repair or replace, or there is no coverage for the increased cost of construction. Produce a copy of the construction contract to demonstrate that the work is underway or under contract to be performed.

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cipHR

AUGUST 4, 2022

Find out what constitutes constructive dismissal, the process of handling a claim, and how HR software can help protect your organisation against dismissal claims. And that disappointment is even greater if your organisation is hit with a claim for constructive dismissal. What is constructive dismissal? In this article.

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AssuredPartners

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Each year, during the third week of September, we celebrate Construction Appreciation Week—a time to honor the hardworking men and women who turn dreams into reality by building the infrastructure that drives our societies forward. The Significance of Construction Construction is the backbone of our modern society.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 31, 2021

In the construction industry, your success depends on how well you can mitigate risks. Construction companies can be devastated by losses from lawsuits and other tragedies. […].

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 26, 2022

When you’re in the construction industry you already have lots to worry about: Keeping your workers safe in one of the most dangerous industries, uninsured or underinsured subcontractors, and finding experienced employees from a shrinking pool of talent.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re a contractor with a construction crew doing work near a railroad, you may need railroad protective liability insurance. While a contractor may already have other construction insurance policies, railroad protective liability insurance fills the specific coverage gaps required by railroads.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Constructive feedback is a positive and negative observation of performance given in a manner that the person receiving it is ready to do better in both cases. Praising or criticizing someone should not be mixed up with constructive feedback. Constructive Feedback in the Workplace. Be direct in your observations.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

2018 Construction Industry Summary The purpose of this and future publications is to provide insight into the unique aspects of the Florida’s workers’ compensation system. The report may be found at the following link.

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Assurance Agency

MARCH 14, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 976 workplace deaths took place in the construction industry in 2020. According to a recent study conducted by the CDC in 2020, rates of suicide in the construction industry were the second highest in the U.S., equating to about 5,500 suicides per year.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2022

The only way is through constructive feedback. Constructive feedback is a method of giving advice or feedback with the hope of producing a positive outcome. The type of constructive feedback for managers is called “upward feedback.”. How do you give constructive feedback to your boss? But how do you go about this?

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 23, 2023

Constructive receipt is a tax timing rule requiring you to withhold taxes when employees’ pay is set aside for them to access without restriction, regardless of when they are actually paid. And if you don’t withhold once employees are in constructive receipt of their pay, the IRS will come after you, not them.

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The Workcomp Writer

MARCH 4, 2024

The agency assigned Ward to Commerce Construction Company, for whom Ward had never worked. On May 8, 2019, rainy weather prevented Ward from working with the landscape company. Utilizing the agency’s phone app, he applied for a one-day job.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 11, 2020

Construction is one of the most profitable industries in the world. In America alone, the construction-related expenditures are around 10 trillion dollars per year. For owners of construction companies, this is an exciting statistic that shows just how much opportunity there is in the construction industry.

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Darwinbox

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Therefore, understanding how to provide constructive criticism is important. How that feedback is delivered is even more crucial in determining its effect on employees. Feedback often involves providing some sort of criticism to an employee. However, the employee may not necessarily share this view.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The construction industry is rapidly growing in the United States and globally due to increased demand for better housing. If you are a prospective entrepreneur who is mulling the idea of starting a construction company, you should consider the following steps.

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Take It Personel-ly

JUNE 16, 2021

Construction businesses have been around for centuries, and they will never go out of business. Even when there is no place to build any more buildings, there will still be the need for renovations and improvements. This business has high profit margins to offer, but there is no room for mistakes. You have to be […].

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Assurance Agency

MARCH 17, 2023

A panel of safety experts determined one factor that can cause injury is often overlooked in construction: psychosocial factors. Stress can also lead to musculoskeletal disorders which account for 20% of nonfatal construction injuries (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

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Assurance Agency

MARCH 17, 2023

A panel of safety experts determined one factor that can cause injury is often overlooked in construction: psychosocial factors. Stress can also lead to musculoskeletal disorders which account for 20% of nonfatal construction injuries (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the world of construction, budgets and schedules are suggestions, not plans, or so the frustrating conventional wisdom goes.

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Take It Personel-ly

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Construction companies are fighting an uphill battle in this […]. While providing quality products and/or services is crucial, how your business is perceived by the public and your employees is the test you have to pass before quality makes a difference.

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Vantage Circle

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

And one of the most important aspects of these roles is the ability and the will to deliver constructive feedback to the employees. However, delivering constructive feedback is not as smooth as a hot knife through butter. Steps to Frame a Constructive Feedback. Scenarios With Examples of Constructive Feedback.

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