Builders’ guide to managing COVID-19
There’s still a lot we don’t know about coronavirus. Here’s what we do know about keeping workplaces safe.
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Insurance and Risk Management
The rubber number—Managing warranty costs after closing
Managing the warranty process for any builder’s homeowners during the first year after closing can be tricky.
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What to look for in subcontractor warranty endorsements
General liability policies increasingly include clauses with serious implications for builders.
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6 actual emergencies in home repair
In our world of third-party warranty management, we have a definitive list of emergencies that qualify to dispatch a subcontractor
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Why a workplace safety plan is a living document
Business owners can’t ‘set it and forget it’ when it comes to an effective safety program.
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Signs of summer—Fielding homeowner warranty calls
Warming weather essentially guarantees builders will get calls like these.
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Look to the margins to improve safety for all: ASSP
The American Society of Safety Professionals is working to get business owners to focus on serving the safety needs of
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NAHB rolls out opioid education resources
NAHB recently released educational and training materials to help combat the opioid crisis among construction workers.
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3 ways to reduce construction defect claims
Builders can’t bulletproof their projects from construction defect suits, but they can take steps to limit actual defects.
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7 common warranty claims for builders
Homeowners with a warranty claim believe that all calls are emergencies and are of course warrantable, meaning that the builder
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