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How to Protect Your Workers from Hearing Loss

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC17 May, 2018 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
profile of man show air waves around ear for hearing loss

Twenty-two million workers are exposed to potentially damaging noise at work each year. Every year, an estimated $242 million is spent on workers’ compensation for hearing loss. On top of that, businesses in the U.S. annually pay more than $1.5 million in penalties for not protecting their workers from noise. These financial losses represent an…

How to Know When Water Damage Is Covered By Insurance

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC9 May, 2018 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
aerial view of water damage and flooding of neighborhood

After severe storms and flooding, property owners are often dismayed to learn that their insurance policies don’t necessarily cover all of the damage. The most common point of confusion relates to water damage, which may or may not be covered by a standard policy, depending on how the water damage was incurred. It’s often up…

Everything You Need to Know about Drones in Disaster Recovery

Edmund Smith2 May, 2018 Edmund Smith
drone view of hurricane damage and fallen palm trees in neighborhood

When unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) first became widely available to the public, they were viewed primarily as a toy for hobbyists. However, when the FAA released rules governing their commercial use in 2016, that ruling opened the door for a wide range of practical applications. Today, UAVs, popularly known as drones, are being used extensively…

Catastrophes Don’t Just Happen During Hurricane Season

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP25 April, 2018 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
catastrophes big lightning strike

Property owners and managers are well aware of the dangers of Hurricane Season across the Southeastern United States. We spend millions of dollars preparing for recovery and risk mitigation, and there’s no doubt a bad hurricane season can cause a lot of property damage. But the reality is that catastrophic events happen all year long,…

Insurance Adjusters: Here’s What You Need to Know About Drones

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP18 April, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
drones view flying over town with mountains

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), used to be just a fun toy for hobbyists. Today, they’re an integral part of the engineering and construction industry. They’re used on project sites, as well as in assessing property condition and evaluating damage. For insurance companies and insurance adjusters, this means you need to know…

What Drones Can Really Do for Roof Assessments

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP11 April, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
drones doing roof assessments on a blue futuristic roof

Over the past five years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones), have become increasingly common in the assessment industry. Among their many applications, one of the most valuable is in conducting roof assessments. When an insured roof is damaged, either by a natural disaster or human-caused incident, the insurance agent is one of…

5 Things Lenders Need to Know About Construction Contracts

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP4 April, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
construction contract negotiation

Construction contracts have a tangible impact on the project’s risk to the lending institution. And unfortunately, not all construction contracts are created equal. When performing due diligence on a construction loan, lenders should always require a construction contract review as part of an overall plan and cost review (PCR). At GLE, we review hundreds of…

Here’s What You Need to Know About Construction Funds Control

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP21 March, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Construction Funds Control calculator construction drawings yellow hard hat

Construction projects carry risks for everyone involved, from the owner to the general contractor to the lender. Good construction funds control is one of the ways that lenders mitigate financial risk during the construction process, and ensure a successful and on-budget project. What Is Construction Funds Control? Construction funds control is the process by which…

6 Reasons a National Construction Consulting Firm is Better for Lenders

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP14 March, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
man on site providing construction consulting services

When it comes to construction loan consulting, many banks still operate on a one-off basis, with each individual branch or loan officer hiring whichever local contractor or consulting firm they prefer. This can work fine for small banks, but if your organization’s book of business spans beyond the geographic footprint of a few branches, you’re…

4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Owner’s Rep for Your Construction Project

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP16 February, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
owner's rep in yellow hard hat

If you’re planning new construction for your business this year, you may want to hire an owner’s representative to protect your interests. Your owner’s rep will be your right hand in keeping your project(s) on budget, on schedule, and at the quality you expect. Be aware, however, that not all owner’s reps are the same….

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