Top Four Challenges Facing Construction Estimators

Joanie Hollabaugh – August 19, 2013 Payscale.com ranks construction estimators in position number 54 of their Top 100 Best Jobs (November, 2010 issue). Puts them right in the middle of the pack, right? Then, they also break it down into segments that reflect the research by “quality of life ratings”: Personal Satisfaction: B Job Security:… Continue reading Top Four Challenges Facing Construction Estimators

3 Tips to Efficiently Execute Claims with the Cloud

Aaron Weiss – August 13, 2013 Cloud technologies can reduce the amount of time spent on locating documents and maintaining communications throughout the claims process. As insurance providers face challenges like risk and compliance, efficiency and expense control, it’s essential that IT decision-makers like CIOs and senior technology executives invest in technology that addresses these… Continue reading 3 Tips to Efficiently Execute Claims with the Cloud

BINGO Word of the Day – August 23rd

The current game is now: Blackout BINGO – all boxes filled.   Today’s Useless Fact:  You are more likely to get stung by a bee on a windy day than in any other weather.   Here is today’s word:   ASBESTOS   Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX WOITSCHECK… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – August 23rd

The Economic Loss Doctrine Strikes Again: Supreme Court of Wisconsin Holds Property Owners have no Tort Claims Against Concrete Supplier

David P. Muth and John C. Schaak – August 13, 2013 The economic loss doctrine precludes parties to a contract from bringing tort claims to recover purely economic or commercial losses associated with their contractual relationship. The parties are thus limited to their contractual remedies. This sounds simple enough in theory, but, in practice, the… Continue reading The Economic Loss Doctrine Strikes Again: Supreme Court of Wisconsin Holds Property Owners have no Tort Claims Against Concrete Supplier

BINGO Word of the Day – August 22nd

The current game is now: Blackout BINGO – all boxes filled.   Today’s Useless Fact:  Mosquitoes have 47 teeth.   Here is today’s word:   INSURANCE APPRAISAL   Previously called words: BRIAN MOFFITT EXPERT WITNESS INSURANCE CLAIMS MERLIN TAYLOR ROOF ALEX WOITSCHECK COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION ELECTRICAL GREEN ENERGY JOEL KARR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TIM PRINCE ARBITRATION CONSTRUCTION PLANNING… Continue reading BINGO Word of the Day – August 22nd