InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Employment in the construction industry is surging as pent-up demand means that more homes are being built at a brisk pace. But this new growth in housing has come at a price for those working in the industry: a significant jump in construction workplace deaths and injuries.

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Take It Personel-ly

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It goes without saying that the construction industry is among the strongest pillars of economic growth and development. As the world continues to industrialize, there has been an increase in the demand for construction projects.

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Higginbotham

AUGUST 20, 2024

As a construction business manager or contractor, you invest a substantial amount of money into your equipment, and you depend on functioning equipment in order to fulfill contractual obligations and earn money. Construction equipment insurance provides important coverage when events like these occur. Fire damage.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the construction industry, managing payments well is essential for keeping projects on track and staying profitable. Here are five tips to help construction businesses boost their bottom line 1. Turn payments into profit Construction companies often deal with narrow profit margins.

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Workers' Compensation

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A Texas judge has blocked a new state law prohibiting local governments from requiring water breaks for construction workers. The decision is a victory for worker advocates, who had warned that the law would have been a disaster for construction workers in Texas. House Bill 2127 law was set to effect on Friday, September 1, 2023.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 25, 2023

Material handling accidents account for thousands of injuries and a number of deaths each year on construction sites. They are one of the top injuries in the construction trade and can result in serious injuries and death depending on the material, the weight of the load, and the distance it falls.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 10, 2023

The ongoing labor shortage affecting the construction industry is leading to increasing exposure for contractors due to a number of risks. Working short-staffed or with employees new to construction can lead to increased workplace injuries, which in turn can result in higher workers’ compensation premiums. Quality and defects.

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Higginbotham

MAY 16, 2024

Navigating the ins and outs of construction projects can be difficult, especially when it comes to managing risks. That’s where construction wrap-up insurance, known as “wraps” for short, comes in. Wrap-up insurance is a specialized type of insurance program that’s specifically designed for construction projects.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 23, 2024

A total of 3,000 engineering construction workers who operate under the National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry (NAECI) have accepted a two-year pay increase worth a minimum of 17.4%. The post Engineering construction staff accept 17.4% pay increase appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

As inflation drives up salaries in all sectors, the workers’ compensation wage thresholds for construction dual class codes in California have increased as of Sept. 6307/6308 — Sewer construction. $39/hour, 6315(1)/6316(1) — Water mains, connections construction. $39/hour, 39/hour, up from $34. 39/hour, up from $34.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 24, 2023

West Yorkshire-based building contractor Triton Construction has implemented an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for its 70 employees. The post Triton Construction implements EV salary sacrifice scheme appeared first on Employee Benefits. We are also carrying the cost of vehicle insurance on our company fleet policy.

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Road construction is inherently unsafe. Alongside this, it’s common for sections of road to be repaired or constructed at night. In most cases, you’re working alongside traffic which can be speeding past, even if you’ve put up signs to slow them down. This decreases the chances of a worker being seen by a motorist and […].

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Employee Benefits

MAY 5, 2023

Welsh building contractor Carreg Construction has transferred to employee ownership 20 years after its foundation in 2003. Carreg Construction explored the option of employee ownership prior to the pandemic, and revisited the option after discussing it with other organisations that had made the transition.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The HR Digest has compiled this employee’s guide to constructive dismissal to help employees understand this concept. This dismissal guide for employees was compiled to assist employees who might have faced a dismissal that was constructed or who want to know more about the topic. What is constructive dismissal?

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Employee Benefits

JULY 11, 2023

That’s why constructive criticism is most effective when it is delivered with kindness, respect and a genuine desire to help the other person improve. Choose the right time and place Choosing the right time and place is crucial when giving constructive criticism. When people are heard, teams are happy!

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cipHR

AUGUST 4, 2022

Find out what constitutes constructive dismissal, the process of handling a claim, and how HR software can help protect your organisation against dismissal claims. And that disappointment is even greater if your organisation is hit with a claim for constructive dismissal. What is constructive dismissal? In this article.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Constructive dismissal is when an employee resigns as the last choice they have because they feel their employer is making work difficult for them on purpose. In this article, we look at how to give constructive dismissal to help your case before you head to court. Can you prove constructive dismissal?

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Higginbotham

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Construction bonds are financial guarantees that back up contractors’ promises to fulfill their contractual obligations: to build the job for the bid price; to pay for the labor and materials they use; and to complete the project to all terms and specifications set forth in the project contract. Why Construction Bonds Are Needed.

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Take It Personel-ly

MAY 31, 2021

In the construction industry, your success depends on how well you can mitigate risks. Construction companies can be devastated by losses from lawsuits and other tragedies. […].

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Constructive feedback is a positive and negative observation of performance given in a manner that the person receiving it is ready to do better in both cases. Praising or criticizing someone should not be mixed up with constructive feedback. Constructive Feedback in the Workplace. Be direct in your observations.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 29, 2024

An employment tribunal has found that a woman who worked unpaid at her family’s shop for 20 years was constructively unfairly dismissed after her employer falsely declared wage payments to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). It was being declared that she was receiving wages when none were in fact paid to her. “In

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Dallas 1, a utility construction company based near Tampa, Florida, with 120 employees, performs specialty construction including site work and utility installation. We’re a ministry funded by construction,” shares BJ Azzarelli. He and James Boyd, Dallas 1’s CFO, share this vision for the company’s mission.

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Florida Regulatory Workers' Compensation News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

2018 Construction Industry Summary The purpose of this and future publications is to provide insight into the unique aspects of the Florida’s workers’ compensation system. The report may be found at the following link.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 26, 2022

When you’re in the construction industry you already have lots to worry about: Keeping your workers safe in one of the most dangerous industries, uninsured or underinsured subcontractors, and finding experienced employees from a shrinking pool of talent.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re a contractor with a construction crew doing work near a railroad, you may need railroad protective liability insurance. While a contractor may already have other construction insurance policies, railroad protective liability insurance fills the specific coverage gaps required by railroads.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 11, 2022

The only way is through constructive feedback. Constructive feedback is a method of giving advice or feedback with the hope of producing a positive outcome. The type of constructive feedback for managers is called “upward feedback.”. How do you give constructive feedback to your boss? But how do you go about this?

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Darwinbox

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Therefore, understanding how to provide constructive criticism is important. How that feedback is delivered is even more crucial in determining its effect on employees. Feedback often involves providing some sort of criticism to an employee. However, the employee may not necessarily share this view.

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Take It Personel-ly

AUGUST 11, 2020

Construction is one of the most profitable industries in the world. In America alone, the construction-related expenditures are around 10 trillion dollars per year. For owners of construction companies, this is an exciting statistic that shows just how much opportunity there is in the construction industry.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MARCH 22, 2022

A project labor agreement (PLA) is a collective bargaining agreement between a contractor and the building trade union on a specific construction project. The post Biden Administration EO Requires Project Labor Agreements with Unions on Certain Federal Construction Projects appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Take It Personel-ly

JUNE 16, 2021

Construction businesses have been around for centuries, and they will never go out of business. Even when there is no place to build any more buildings, there will still be the need for renovations and improvements. This business has high profit margins to offer, but there is no room for mistakes. You have to be […].

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Take It Personel-ly

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The construction industry is rapidly growing in the United States and globally due to increased demand for better housing. If you are a prospective entrepreneur who is mulling the idea of starting a construction company, you should consider the following steps.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 23, 2023

Constructive receipt is a tax timing rule requiring you to withhold taxes when employees’ pay is set aside for them to access without restriction, regardless of when they are actually paid. And if you don’t withhold once employees are in constructive receipt of their pay, the IRS will come after you, not them.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

In the world of construction, budgets and schedules are suggestions, not plans, or so the frustrating conventional wisdom goes.

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Take It Personel-ly

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Construction companies are fighting an uphill battle in this […]. While providing quality products and/or services is crucial, how your business is perceived by the public and your employees is the test you have to pass before quality makes a difference.

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Employee Benefit News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The workforce management platform helps companies with record keeping and rewards good performance.

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Take It Personel-ly

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Though there are a variety of management styles, there are certain practices that create a happy and constructive work environment for employees. If you are looking for ways to reignite your employees’ passion for your company, incorporate these business management tips into the below five areas.

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2023

In this article, we’ll discuss how to prepare for a layoff, how to have a constructive conversation with your employer about it, and steps to take after a layoff. We’ll also explore some questions to ask after a layoff and how to do so in a positive and constructive way.

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