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What Should You Do When There is an Accident on Your Construction Site

By Matthew DeVries on November 11, 2013
Posted in Best Practices, Top Posts

You probably saw last month’s report about a second work-related fatality at the construction site of the San Francisco 49er’s new football stadium. Police and fire investigators have determined that the truck driver’s death was a workplace accident and not a crime. 

The delivery truck driver was reportedly crushed by a bundle of rebar…

Accidents At Construction Sites: What To Do?

By Matthew DeVries on February 20, 2013
Posted in Best Practices

Have you read about the gas explosion at JJ’s Restaurant in Kansas City last night? Early indications are that a contractor doing underground work struck a natural gas line. Today’s post is about what you should do when an accident occurs on your job site.
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Writing on the Wall: Handling Unexpected Issues on a Construction Project

By Matthew DeVries on February 15, 2012
Posted in Best Practices, Claims and Disputes

The “hand writing on the wall” is a sign of doom or misfortune. When something goes bad on a construction project, you have many choices. Today’s post focuses on the best practice of finding a solution first and pointing the finger later.
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