Summary: Residential lots raise unique risks for excavation contractors with tight access, neighbors, traffic, and shifting soils, making small shortcuts costly. Safety holds when habits do, so protect before you… [Read More]
The Excavation Contractors’ Guide to Maintaining Health and Safety
Subcontractor Liability Every Broker Should Know
With annual revenues in the trillions and rapid expansion expected over the next several years, the construction industry continues to be a bright spot in the U.S. economy. Nevertheless, construction… [Read More]
5 Things to Know About Land Improvement Services and Insurance Coverage
Summary: Land improvement services carry exposures that live long past project completion, from settlement claims to pollution incidents that surface months after crews leave the site. Smart contractors layer their… [Read More]
OSHA Violations: The Hidden Barrier to Securing Construction Projects
Last year in New Jersey, a roofing contractor was fined $328,545 after OSHA inspectors found repeated fall protection failures. Since 2017, RRC Home Improvement had been cited five different times,… [Read More]
5 Tips to Lessen The Impact of Construction Labor Shortage
Let’s look at a typical scenario from your line of work. Crews are scheduled for 7 am, but you realize that two apprentices are a no-show, and the framing sub… [Read More]
Excavator Equipment Insurance: How to Protect Your Fleet from Today’s Biggest Jobsite Threats
At 2:19 AM on July 6, 2025, police stopped an active excavator theft near Lake Poinsett. The suspects damaged the machine and took out a nearby car trailer too. Unfortunately,… [Read More]
What Every Site Preparation Insurance Policy Should Cover for Environmental Risk
You don’t have to be in a Category 4 hurricane to be vulnerable. Sometimes risks include a diesel spill at the wrong elevation. Other times, it’s a client lawsuit after… [Read More]
Protecting Contractors from Heat-Related Workforce Claims: A Broker’s Guide
Perhaps no classification of workers spends more time outside than those in construction. It’s a demanding job, and due to the nature of construction projects and their scheduling, contractors are… [Read More]
How Grading and Excavation Are Evolving in 2025 and What Your Clients Need
In 2025, site prep looks a whole lot different than it did even five years ago. The stakes are higher, the tech is sharper, and client expectations? Let’s just say… [Read More]
Excavation Safety Tips To Protect Your Crew and Your Business
A worker at W.A. Rasic Construction lost his life in a trench collapse on-site in California. Cal/OSHA fined the company $157,500 for multiple safety violations. Behind that headline is a… [Read More]
