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WINT announces partnership with Polygon

CCR Magazine

Polygon , one of the largest global Property Damage Control and Temporary Climate Solutions providers, is pleased to announce they have partnered with WINT Water Intelligence , a leader in cutting-edge water management and risk mitigation solutions, to add real-time leak detection and auto shut-off water supply technology to their portfolio.

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What Are Soft Costs in Construction?

Rabbet

What Are “Soft Costs” in Construction? When planning a construction project, understanding the full scope of costs is crucial for accurate budgeting and project management. Real estate professionals in development and construction lending are impacted by cost and budgeting issues. What are hard costs?

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Top 10 Construction Defects: Prevent These Costly Building Mistakes

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Construction defects commonly stem from design deficiencies, poor workmanship, substandard materials and inadequate quality control, potentially reducing property values by up to 25%. Early identification of structural issues is essential as they worsen over time, creating safety hazards and dramatically increasing repair costs.

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Risk Management Reimagined: Bringing Innovation to Construction Insurance

Procore

Construction insurance is one such thing, with traditional insurance brokerages largely placing insurance the same way they did decades ago with manual, time-consuming processes that can take weeks, or even months. The Power of Data To illustrate, think of construction insurance a bit like car insurance.

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How Construction Companies Can Improve Cash Flow and Reduce Overheads?

CCR Magazine

How can construction companies maintain healthy cash flow while minimizing overhead costs in today’s dynamic industry? This challenge is crucial for long-term success, as firms navigate unique financial hurdles such as project-based budgeting, delayed payments, and fluctuating material costs.

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Choosing a Welding Company: My Experience and Recommendations

CCR Magazine

This reduces logistical costs and simplifies coordination. Quality Management Audit Confirm the company has a quality management system, like ISO 9001. Insurance Coverage Confirm the company holds liability insurance to cover potential incidents. Financial Stability Check the companys turnover. ultrasonic testing).

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Architects, Engineers See Growth Amid Risks and Rising Costs

CCR Magazine

construction industry continues to benefit from steady economic growth, most insurers providingarchitects and engineers (A/E) professional liability insurance are concerned about the persistent effects of inflation on claim expenses, uncertainty about the U.S. One insurer estimated claim costs are rising 3 – 5 percent annually.