TrueNorth Companies | Construction

Attracting and Retaining Construction Workers in Today's Labor Shortage

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Tuesday, July 19, 2022

With the construction industry expected to continue to grow in 2022 and beyond, construction companies and contractors face a labor shortage and struggle to find workers to meet industry demands.

It's Getting Hot in Here

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

On April 8, Federal OSHA released a National Emphasis Program (NEP) to protect workers across the country from the increasing threat of heat-related illness. While state plans are not yet required to adopt the program, they are strongly encouraged by Federal OSHA to do so.

Navigating Material Challenges

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Friday, April 29, 2022

Throughout the past year, material prices across the construction sector have soared, negatively impacting both contractors and their clients. These rising costs have resulted from a combination of continued supply chain shortages and surging demand amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Keep WC Costs Down with Quick Reporting

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Thursday, April 7, 2022

It is important to act quickly and take action immediately for legal reasons, but also because studies show that the faster you initiate the workers' compensation process after an injury, the lower the ultimate cost of your claims.

Rising Inflation Could Mean Your Home is Under-insured.

posted by TrueNorth Risk Management on Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The cost of construction is drastically increasing due to inflation. What does that mean to you as a homeowner? Homeowner policies offer financial protection in the event of an unexpected disaster involving your home. But how you are reimbursed following a claim depends on the type of coverage you have.