As market conditions evolve rapidly, understanding key property management elements can significantly impact your renewal outcomes and risk strategies, especially for those facing increased property recommendation and inspection requests or challenging renewals due to slower property condition adjustments compared to market changes. Join Holmes Murphy to gain insights into historical nationwide losses and market shifts.

In the fast-paced and demanding world of construction, managing project risk is crucial to ensure successful project outcomes. When issues arise and profits fade, workers are often blamed, but are we providing them with the information and resources necessary to make good decisions? Join us July 25 10-11 a.m. CT

Hot environments, especially during the summer months, expose thousands of construction workers in the United States to an increased risk of heat related illness. As the temperature begins to rise, so does the risk of heat stress, heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke. Join us to learn how to mitigate these risks and keep your workers safe.

In construction, the unthinkable can happen to anyone at any time. Are you prepared to respond to a critical incident on your construction site? These unexpected events demand calm, confident, and decisive action during chaos. A failed response can quickly turn into a crisis which may threaten your company’s reputation and viability.

Auto insurance rates have been on the rise for several years due to various factors including distracted driving, increased cost of physical damages and serious injuries, and social inflation. To mitigate this impact many companies are implementing telematics programs which helps reduce risk, lower claim costs, enhance fleet operations, and improve driver behaviors. However, implementing a telematics program presents challenges that must be addressed to fully reap its benefits. Identifying these challenges in a construction fleet is crucial for effective risk management and leveraging improved driver behaviors as a valid defense against claims from other parties.

Environmental risk is a topic that is misunderstood frequently, tolerated on many fronts or simply ignored. Nevertheless, recent history confirms an ever-increasing emphasis from project owners, prime/GC’s and federal/state regulatory agencies to minimize construction’s environmental impact on air, water and land. What was once overlooked in years past is now a central focus on many projects today. Join us January 19, 2024 at 8:45 a.m. CT

Struck-by incidents are the second leading cause of workplace deaths and the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among construction workers. About seventy-five percent of these fatalities involve heavy equipment and vehicles. Sadly, the frequency of these incidents has been consistent for many years. So how do we reverse this trend? We need to stop relying on back-up alarms and hi-visibility clothing as the primary methods of prevention. Join us November 17th at 8:45 a.m. CT

OSHA’s procedures are predictable. Uncertainty comes from how a contractor and its employees respond during an inspection and subsequent investigation. Please join Holmes Murphy Construction October 27th at 8:45 a.m. CT for practical insight into how to respond throughout an OSHA inspection and investigation. Register today!

Managing an OSHA inspection towards the best possible outcome begins with knowing what to expect from OSHA and understanding your organization’s role. Please join Holmes Murphy Construction October 20th at 9 a.m. CT for practical insight into how to position your organization to effectively respond to an OSHA inspection. Register today!

Fatigue has largely been accepted as the nature of the construction industry. The work is physically demanding and often performed in challenging, high-pressure environments due to accelerated schedules and worker shortages. Additionally, other risk factors such as out-of-town work, long commutes, and worker lifestyles influence and compound the effects of fatigue. Contractors recognize the physical exhaustion experienced by construction workers, but how well do they recognize the impact that fatigue has on mental health?

Federal and state governments regulate Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) use and driver qualification to assure a minimum level of public protection. In the space of non-Commercial Driver’s License (non-CDL) CMVs and drivers, it is not uncommon for contractors to mismanage basic compliance due to a misinterpretation and/or misunderstanding of which elements specifically apply to their fleet and which ones do not. Join us July 21st at 8:45 a.m. for a practical and in-depth perspective.

When the risk of fall six feet or more exists, all affected workers must be protected from falls using a method that correctly matches working conditions, the type of construction being performed, and OSHA’s Subpart M Fall Protection requirements. In recognition of this on-going risk to worker safety, Holmes Murphy Construction will be hosting a two-part webinar series on Fall Protection focused on compliance and risk mitigation. Join us for Part 2 on June 16, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. CT. Register today!

Falls to a lower level are the leading cause of death in construction and account for about 1/3 of all construction fatalities. Sadly, these numbers have remained relatively consistent over the past several years.  In recognition of this on-going risk to worker safety, Holmes Murphy Construction will be hosting a two-part webinar series on Fall Protection focused on compliance and risk mitigation. Join us at 8:45 a.m. for this webinar event.

Contractor liability rapidly comes into focus anytime a pedestrian or cyclist is injured in a construction work zone. Failure to comply mixed with failure to perform as agreed-upon predictably leads toward responsibility to pay for damages. In this webinar, learn more about practical, result-driven methods to positively impact pedestrian and cyclist risk in a construction work zone. Join us April 21st at 8:45 a.m.

Roadway construction projects often rely on portable asphalt batch plants to reduce wait times for material, trucking costs, and issues with mix quality. Due to the temporary nature of these portable plants, there are numerous safety and risk management concerns related to transport, setup, operation, and disassembly. Join Holmes Murphy Construction Feb. 24th at 8:45 a.m. CT to discuss hazards, risks and best practices.

The recent trend in catastrophic work zone incidents underscores the urgency to develop a common understanding of work zone risk. Effective work zone protection saves lives. When contractors perform as agreed-upon and comply with project-specific work zone requirements, liability for damages and/or injuries to others can be successfully reduced and, at times, eliminated. Please join CSDZ for our live webinar to learn more about practical methods to positively impact construction work zone risk September 30, 2022 at 9 a.m. CST.

Onboarding and orientation strategies are designed to attract and retain top talent. The primary objective is to eliminate confusion and provide clear direction about what you want your employees to do. Contractors who create an environment that people want to work in have a definite advantage over their competition. Learn more about strengthening your strategy with Chad Stuart on February 16, 2022 at 9 a.m. CT.

Despite efforts to prevent injuries, fatalities, property damage, and near misses, these incidents continue to occur. Although most contractors have an incident investigation process, it is often ineffective at bringing about meaningful, long-lasting change. So, what can contractors do to make their investigations more effective and reduce the likelihood of recurrence? Join our expert, Rob Dahl, on January 26, 2022 at 9 a.m. CT

Two recent Federal COVID-19 vaccines mandates will have a potential impact for contractors and on the overall construction industry: First, On September 8, 2021, President Biden issued an Executive Order requiring federal contractors to ensure that employees working on or under a federal contract are vaccinated against COVID-19. Then, On November 4, 2021, OSHA issued a new COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) mandating employers with 100 or more employees develop COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing policies for their employees. OSHA’s ETS has been temporarily stayed by a Federal Court, but could have future impacts once resolved. Join CSDZ on Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021 at 10 a.m. CST to learn what this means for your construction business. Register today!

Are you prepared for cold weather? Most contractors are aware of their obligation to identify risk and develop mitigation plans; however, some may not recognize that includes cold working conditions. In this webinar, we will discuss cold weather health statistics, precautions you can use and how to prepare employees. Join us Friday, October 29, 2021 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CT.

Are you prepared to respond to a critical incident on your construction site? These unexpected events demand calm, confident, and decisive action during chaos. A failed response can quickly turn into a crisis which may threaten your company’s reputation and viability. Learn how to create and implement a crisis management plan on September 24, 2021 at 9 a.m. CT. Register today!

Construction work is demanding and carries significant potential for injury, damages, and financial loss also known as liability. Liability focuses on answering the question: who is responsible for losses when they occur? In this webinar, Rob Dahl and Chad Stuart will be answering this question Friday, August 13, 2021 8:45 - 11 a.m. CT.

Hot environments, especially during the summer months, expose thousands of construction workers in the United States to an increased risk of heat related illness. As the temperature begins to rise, so does the risk of heat stress, heat exhaustion, or worse, heat stroke. Please join CSDZ June 18, 2021 at 9 a.m. CT for an in-depth discussion on these challenges and learn practical, result-driven solutions to efficiently navigate the challenge of working in hot environments. *Eligible for CEU credits

Stigma associated with mental health conditions runs high in the construction industry with high rates of suicide. But that’s changing as the industry tackles stigma by raising mental health awareness, engaging in creative campaigns and helping employees feel psychologically safe seeking treatment when it’s needed.

Join us August 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. CT, as CSDZ and Holmes Murphy share the innovative ways they’ve busted stigma, engaged leaders and made a positive difference.

Before COVID-19, construction had some of the highest rates for mental health conditions, substance abuse issues and suicides of any industry. The unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 created even greater anxiety, stress, fear, and worry among construction workers and their families. This webinar will address why it is imperative for construction companies to implement a worker wellbeing and suicide prevention initiative as a part of an overall risk reduction strategy. Join us Friday, August 21st at 9:00 a.m. CT

Improving measurable outcomes in damage prevention begins long before any equipment arrives on site. Part 1 of our 2 part series dives deep into result-driven methods for accurately identifying existing utilities to effectively reduce any potential conflicts during excavation.

Profitability potential hinges on daily execution of expectations. Part 2 of our 2 part series explores practical, field-focused solutions for supervisors and crews to clearly define expectations for improving efficiencies, increasing production and reducing costs.

This current crisis has exposed challenges, created learnings and now shows us some NEW best practices moving forward. The question is, as we emerge from this what does the future look like? Join Cal Beyer as he speaks with Viewpoint about mental wellbeing and HR strategies for construction companies during and after COVID-19 on Thursday, July 23rd at 12 p.m. PST

We are 8 weeks into the COVID-19 challenge and the "impact it has had, and will continue to have" on construction projects. Has your company analyzed past and current performance, and more importantly potential impacts on future performance? Gregg Schoppman from FMI will lead an in-depth discussion on what they are seeing in the construction marketplace on a regional and national perspective. Join us Tuesday, May 19th at 9 a.m. CT.

CSDZ Cal Beyer joins eSUB Construction Software's webinar to address the effect that COVID-19 is having on the mental well-being of our employees. The construction industry is one of the most at-risk industries for suicide, and adding the stress of COVID-19 and an uncertain economy adds additional challenges. Join us May 7 at 10am PST.

The ever-increasing emphasis on contractors to complete pre-qualification requirements through a third party administrator like Avetta, ISN, Veriforce, and others can be frustrating, convoluted, and time-consuming to complete. What’s worse is investing time and resources into completing the process only to find out that your information has been rejected – again! Join Chad Stuart, CSDZ Safety and Risk Specialist, to avoid this scenario again.

This webinar targets several misunderstandings and assumptions about working around equipment.

2019 Changes to ANSI A92 and CSA B354 Standards

Confined Space Risk is an in-depth examination of the necessary precautions, knowledge and skill for performing construction activities in a confined space. Attendees will participate in an interactive, virtual classroom to learn about the expectations and execution of 29-CFR-1926 Subpart AA Confined Spaces in Construction standard. Our goal is to develop a common understanding of how to effectively prepare and implement a project-specific confined space strategy to reduce risk and increase task efficiency.