Construction
June 20, 2025
General Liability Insurance Midyear Market Outlook
Although the general liability insurance market is displaying signs of stability, some troubling developments and cost drivers persist. In particular, the United States continues to be a highly litigious environment, prompting a growing number of lawsuits following liability incidents—actual or alleged—and, consequently, heightened legal defense expenses and associated insurance claims. This trend is primarily driven...
June 3, 2025
Heat Illness Prevention Tips for National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month—a time to spotlight key areas of health and safety in the workplace and beyond. With summer temperatures rising, it’s crucial to focus on one often-overlooked hazard: heat illness. Whether you’re on a construction site, in a warehouse, or participating in outdoor recreation, excessive heat can pose serious risks to your health...
May 8, 2025
OSHA Extends Outdoor and Indoor Heat-related Hazards National Emphasis Program
OSHA issued a notice in January that it would extend the effective date of its Outdoor and Indoor Heat-related Hazards National Emphasis Program (NEP) until April 8, 2026. Originally, this NEP was set to expire on April 8, 2025. OSHA states its review of this NEP shows success in identifying and targeting industries with employee...
April 29, 2025
National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction Set for May 5-9, 2025
OSHA and several key partners are teaming up to host a National Safety Stand-down to Prevent Falls in Construction. This event is scheduled for May 5-9, 2025, across the country and aims to raise awareness of fall hazards. Its efforts seek to stop fall fatalities and injuries. What Is a Safety Stand-down? A safety stand-down...
April 21, 2025
National Work Zone Awareness Week: A Critical Reminder for the Construction Industry
Each April, the nation observes National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW)—a time to recognize the critical importance of safety for roadway workers and motorists alike. For professionals in the construction industry, this week serves as both a solemn reminder and a call to action: work zones save lives when managed correctly, but they can also be high-risk...
March 13, 2025
Cal/OSHA Amends Residential Construction Fall Protection Standard
California OSHA (Cal/OSHA) has amended its fall protection standards in residential construction and roofing. The amendments include making the fall protection height standard 6 feet instead of 15 feet, making it more uniform to align with federal OSHA standards, and removing the term “impractical” and replacing it with “infeasible” within certain fall protection requirements. This...
February 25, 2025
2025 Construction Industry Trends
Several trends look to impact the construction industry in 2025. As such, construction business leaders should monitor these developments and adjust their risk management programs accordingly. Trends to watch include: Economic Headwinds While the overall inflation rate has cooled from its recent highs, it continues to influence a range of costs in the construction industry....
January 30, 2025
National Census Shows Construction Industry Had Most Fatalities Among All Sectors in 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released information from its National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries for 2023. Overall, there were 5,283 fatal work injuries in the United States, with a fatal work injury rate of 3.5 fatalities per 100,00 full-time equivalent workers. The data also showed that the construction industry...
December 19, 2024
Vacant Property Risks
Vacant construction sites face the risks of theft, trespassing, fires and other hazards. Potential losses might include the value of damaged or stolen materials, the liability of an individual being injured on the property, and the costs of organizational disruptions if an essential piece of equipment is vandalized or taken. The insurance risks and liabilities...
November 27, 2024
Strategies for Maintaining Safety Standards Amid a Labor Shortage
The construction industry faces a critical labor shortage, with over three-quarters of contractors struggling to fill open positions. Approximately 80 percent of these contractors cite the lack of skilled, experienced workers as a significant safety and health risk to their employees. The sector’s safety challenges are underscored by government data identifying construction as the industry with...