Being a successful contractor is not an easy task, especially considering the mitigating factors in today's construction industry, including a labor shortage of skilled employees, long days, and hazardous working conditions. Construction is a dirty... (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)
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)
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)
The construction industry has seen market ups and downs as it faces many challenges, including a shortage of workers. Personal referrals are great, but referrals alone may not generate the business needed to remain profitable. This is where a... (Read More)
If you have clients who are general contractors in the oil and gas, consulting, construction or other industries, you know their unique risks require specialty insurance products. C&S Specialty Underwriters is the construction and environmental... (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)
Street and road contractors often face adverse working conditions and may be forced to deal with harsh temperatures, inclement weather and long work hours. With so much going on at the job site, risks are bound to arise.
There is an intense... (Read More)
Occupational exposure is the number one cause of asbestos-related disease. Exposure to asbestos can happen anywhere asbestos is present. However, some occupations/workplaces are at greater risk of exposure, including environmental contractors who... (Read More)
Even the jobsites run by the most seasoned construction managers can have things go very wrong. It only takes one mishap for everything to spiral out of control and for a construction project to be shut down. When work shuts down, no one is happy... (Read More)