CCIP vs. OCIP: Which Comprehensive Insurance Program is Right for You?

by William Sharp, Vice President, Risk Management

With the size and scope of projects becoming larger every day, program sponsors (owners and contractors) are seeking alternative ways to address insurance needs, both from a coverage standpoint and a cost standpoint. In most instances, with larger projects of $150 million or more, programs referred to as “wrap-ups” are viewed as good options because they address both important issues.

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5 Questions to Ask Your Contractor About SAFETY

An Interview with Gary Amsinger, CSP, Corporate Vice President, Safety

When it comes to safety, Gary Amsinger thinks “good enough” isn’t good enough. As McCarthy’s Corporate Vice President, Safety, Amsinger helps the company achieve safety and increased productivity results through innovative programs that go well beyond OSHA regulations.

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When the HOSPITAL board says, “Build it Green!”

by John Kreidich AIA, LEED AP, Manager, Healthcare Services

Building green in the healthcare environment is here to stay. When hospital leadership says “build it green,” it is often because of a compelling desire to address the big-picture environmental impact of a construction project, the total cost-of-ownership economic case for green building features, and to create a healthier building for their employees and patients. Well-chosen green building investments will yield benefits with either no additional first cost or with a return on investment well within a hospital’s internal rate of return over the life of the improvements.

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