Fire prevention tips for welding, cutting and other hot work
2 minute read
The use of open-flame and spark producing devices for welding, cutting, and other hot work is one of the leading causes of fires and explosions in North America. Tasks [...]
Why your business needs pollution liability insurance
Elizabeth Tela2023-07-28T11:22:41-04:004 minute read
If your operations involve working with major pollutants — such as those in general contracting, fuel delivery, and garage/auto repair work— then you need pollution liability insurance. However, almost every [...]
Why you should include thermal imaging in your preventative maintenance program
Elizabeth Tela2022-08-02T15:07:54-04:004 minute read
Every year, the insurance industry sees losses from fires that are started by poorly maintained electrical panels, wiring, and underrated circuit breakers or fuses. Losses can also arise from machinery [...]
Tips for home builders: buying developed lots
2 minute read
Before you buy developed lots, consider these tips for home builders to help make sure you aren’t taking on unnecessary risk. After all, no matter how well constructed a house [...]
Tools of the trade—4 new tech toys for contractors
Federated Insurance2021-12-21T12:02:26-05:003 minute read
As a contractor, you’re passionate about the tools you use. After all, for each installation or repair, contractors depend on that technology to meet the needs on the jobsite. You [...]
4 smartphone apps to help contractors
Federated Insurance2022-05-17T12:15:57-04:003 minute read
Smartphones offer all sorts of conveniences to customers, but for skilled trades workers and contractors, they can also be valuable tools to be used on the job site. That’s why [...]
Tips to help your contracting business during a home renovation
Federated Insurance2022-03-18T16:08:41-04:009 minute read
As Canadians continue to spend most of their time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, interior design and renovation has been a way for many homeowners to be more productive [...]
Types of risks and exposures contractors face
Federated Insurance2023-03-06T11:41:14-05:007 minute read
As a contractor, subcontractor, or professional in the skilled trades working on or managing a construction site, there are a lot of moving parts you are responsible for. This can [...]
How to handle a construction site during a pandemic
8 minute read
A pandemic, like COVID-19, has brought on unprecedented challenges for businesses and employees across Canada. Growing public health concerns have resulted in the shutdown of many businesses, forcing them to [...]
3 tips for growing your contracting business in 2016
2 minute read
During your well-deserved seasonal downtime, it is important to start planning for the months ahead. The economic outlook for Canada in 2016 looks like there could be some challenges faced [...]
