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Employers, not government, responsible for determining need for PPE

FDR Safety

An important principle governing the use of personal protective equipment was reaffirmed recently in a Washington state case involving a bank guard who was stabbed and was not wearing body armor. The company appealed and the matter was heard by a hearing officer for the state Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals.

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, easily resulting in an increased return on investment of more than 9% over conventional building.

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Banks Consider Climate Change Risk for Home Loans

Pro Builder

Banks Consider Climate Change Risk for Home Loans. Banks are starting to calculate their risk exposure to climate catastrophes, and this process can be called “underwaterwriting” or “blue-lining,” depending on whether you’re looking at it from the point of view of the bank or consumer respectively.

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Restoration: How to Manage Cash Flow While Waiting for an Insurance Check

Levelset

Even though the insurance company isn’t your customer, the property owner may be depending on that insurance check to pay for your work. Meanwhile, you’re incurring expenses that drain your bank account, like purchasing materials and paying employees. Restoration contractors can spend a lot of time waiting for payment.

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Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks?

Pro Builder

Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks? While there are several cyber risks to monitor, ransomware and business email compromise attacks are two of the most common challenges we see contractors faced within our roles at Sentry Insurance. Mon, 12/07/2020 - 06:00. Proactive Safety Measures for Cyberattacks.

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Construction Law: November 2024

Construction Law

Contracts JCT Design and Build 24: Ground condition risk allocation Michael Allan of Pinsent Masons LLP examines the JCT Design and Build contract treatment of ground conditions risk. Project Bank Accounts and alliancing contracts are key measures that offer protection to the supply chain.

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Fraud Fears

Carol Hagen

Hunter Hagan & Company, Ltd , CPAs sponsored an Avoiding Fraud seminar at First Western Trust Bank in Scottsdale that was packed with great advise, statistics and lessons learned. Putting a Fraud Risk Management Program in place is paramount to avoiding fraud. Tuesday was a busy day as it began with a learning opportunity.

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