Navigating Business through a Global Pandemic: Advice for Contractors Mar 20, 2020 By: Stuart Detsky The COVID-19 virus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Everyone in the world has been affected in some way by the virus, be it the restrictions on travel, requirements for self-isolation, cancellation of events or disruption … Continued

Woman Up! Every year on March 8th, countries all over the world celebrate International Women’s Day. It’s a day to recognize women’s personal and professional achievements as well as the daily challenges they face. The event’s theme this year is #EachforEqual. Mar 06, 2020 By: Sara Ametrano “I look at the team we have [at … Continued

Two Turtle Doves and a P&C Insurance Policy in a Pear Tree Nov 27, 2019 By: Sara Ametrano It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The decorations, the gatherings, the food – the holidays are a time to get together and celebrate. They’re also the perfect time to understand a host’s duty of care. … Continued

The Do’s and Don’ts of Contractor Billing Oct 09, 2019 By: Victor Bandiera Most Canadian Construction Association (CCA) and Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) contract forms and other public contract forms require contractors to apply for payment monthly. This is based on an agreed schedule of values, a breakdown for payment purposes or the quantity … Continued

Climate Change: It’s Risky Business Aug 16, 2019 By: James Bennett As we all know, climate change is one of the most prominent topics in the news – so much so that it is being touted as a major deciding factor for Canadian politicians in the upcoming federal election. But, what does this mean for … Continued

Keeping up with Technology: The Importance of Cyber Insurance Jun 03, 2019 By: Sara Ametrano The more we rely on technology in both our professional and personal lives, the more at risk we, as individuals and companies, are to be targeted by hackers. Cyber-attacks can come in a variety of forms and steal all kinds … Continued

What happens when a construction project is delayed by the owner? May 27, 2019 By: Samin Bidhendi The notion of delay in construction projects has been the subject of many discussions and debates. When can an owner be deemed to have delayed a project and what happens next? Before a contractor can assert that the … Continued

Is your business protected against fraud? Fraud isn’t a crime that only targets individuals. Some scammers set their sights on businesses. Is yours prepared for a potential attack? May 26, 2019 By: Sara Ametrano As technology continues to evolve and our reliance on it grows, so does our vulnerability to being hacked. In fact, the … Continued