Insurance for demolition work almost sounds like an oxymoron: If the plan is to blow the building up, what is there to insure? The irony is that demolition is actually one of the most demanding areas of construction when it comes to comprehensive ins...
Of the U.S. companies that are victim to a man-made or natural disaster, the Contingency Planning Research Strategic Corporation says 43% never reopen their doors and 29% are out of business within the following two years. A study by Touche Ross foun...
As the fun and sun of summer arrives, so does the threat of many natural disasters. Happenings like earthquakes are always a threat, but floods, wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, and such are more apt to strike in the warmer summer months. There are ...
According to the American Red Cross, only a quarter of families are prepared for a natural disaster. So, what are you doing to ensure you're prepared for natural disasters? Have you followed FEMA's checklist of supplies, including storing nonperishab...
You should always make sure that your team is following safety guidelines as close to the letter as possible. But, if something does go wrong, maybe they'll go lucky, like these people did:
Reshma Begum
When Reshma Begum was 19 years old, she w...