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How to Prevent Employee Fraud
Employee fraud is a common issue in Canadian businesses, with 80% of employers falling victim to it, according to Ernst & Young....

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Fast Track Projects: Full Speed Ahead
Excess speed in design and construction can lead to compromised quality, increased costs, and added risk for architects and...

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The Insurance Pricing Cycle

As a insurance buyer it is important to understand the cost of coverage. To do this you not only need to understand the market...


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Financial Institutions - Security and Disaster Readiness Planning

Criminal activity, natural disasters and terrorist acts pose a huge threat to financial institutions and their daily operations....


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Architects and Engineers - Managing Suspended, Terminated and Restarted Projects

It crucial for design firms to examine potential clients’ financials before signing a contract. New projects are never cut and...


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Handling a Public Relations Crisis

Few people ever expect to deal with a public relations crisis until they are in one and typically by then it is too late to...


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Cyber Risks and Exposures for Law Firms

In today's modern times, technology evolves quickly, and with those changes, law firms have adopted the latest technological...


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Managing a Multicultural Workplace

Ethnic and racial diversity can be seen all across the country, and in today's global economy, multicultural workplaces are...


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Tags: Manufacturing, Construction, Contractors & Real Estate, Retail & Hospitality,

Using Small Equipment Safely in Landscaping

Small equipment used in landscaping such as lawn mowers, chain saws, trimming equipment and grinders can all cause injuries if...


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Planning and Managing Events

Event organizers are tasked with multiple responsibilities; and between meeting tight deadlines to ensuring everything goes off...


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Cyber Security: Endpoint Detection and Response Explained

Security incidents on endpoints such as mobile devices, computers, and laptops have grown more sophisticated and frequent as...


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Understanding and Preventing Data Breaches

No company of any size is free from the threat of a data breach, whether a Fortune 500 company, or a mom and pop shop. Cyber...


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Managing the Risks and Benefits of Social Networking

Social networks are a great public relations and marketing tool, allowing your company to easily connect with clients and...


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Crowd Control During Retail Sales Events

Crowd-related injuries are an increasing threat to to promotional events, especially during peak shopping periods like the...


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Using Technology in Learning and Development

Technology is a vital means for employee learning and development, giving employees the necessary tools for success. By...


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The Cheque is in the Mail: Get Paid Without Getting Sued

As economic recovery continues throughout the country, many owners are investing in new projects following financial struggle in...


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Protect Tenant Information from Identity Theft

Property managers are popular targets for identity theft due to the large amount of personal information they need to acquire...


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Property Management Employee Safety Manual

A customizable employee safety manual for employees in the property management industry featuring safety policies and procedures...


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Protecting Vacant Real Estate Property

At a time when layoffs, foreclosures and interest rates increase your firm may need to manage vacant properties. It is important...


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Architects and Engineers: Finding Value in Value Engineering

Value Engineering is an organized process the is meant to optimize your return on investment. It is meant to analyze the design...


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3 Ways to Avoid Vicarious Liability When Working With Subconsultants

Vicarious liability arises from the common law doctrine of “agency law” and occurs when someone in a superior or controlling role...


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6 Contract Tips for Professionals Working on Green Design Projects

Sustainability. Green Design. LEED Certification. These are terms that design firms are becoming very familiar with and that...


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A Quick Guide to Professional Liability Coverage for Law Professionals

Many in-house attorneys fail to purchase Employed Professional Liability Coverage to protect themselves against potential...


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What Is Vicarious Liability? A Guide for Architects & Engineers

Vicarious liability arises from the common law doctrine of “agency law” and occurs when someone in a superior or controlling role...


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The 5 Phase Approach to Value Engineering

The following five-phase approach has been developed by the Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE International) and today...


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Soils and Storm Water Professional Liability Claims to Watch Out For

What are today’s trends in professional liability claims against architects, engineers and other design firms? There are a...


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Bad Contracts Professional Liability Claims to Watch Out For

What are today’s trends in professional liability claims against architects, engineers and other design firms? There are a...


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School Building Project Professional Liability Claims to Watch Out For

What are today’s trends in professional liability claims against architects, engineers and other design firms? There are a...


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HVAC Professional Liability Claims to Watch Out For

What are today’s trends in professional liability claims against architects, engineers and other design firms? There are a...


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Residential Building Professional Liability Claims to Watch Out For

What are today’s trends in professional liability claims against architects, engineers and other design firms? There are a...


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Understanding Green Design and How Design Firms Can Benefit From It

As green design becomes an increasingly popular trend, design firms that decide to venture into this field can gain...


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5 Challenges and Risks of Sustainable Green Design Projects

As with every emerging trend that hits the design field, green design presents challenges for both the design firms that...


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3 Reasons Why Sustainable Green Design Continues to Grow in Popularity

Sustainability. Green Design. LEED Certification. These are terms that design firms are becoming very familiar with and that...


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How to Manage Risks on Different Design-Build Project Variations

The design-build style type of project continues to grow as a project delivery method of choice for project owners looking for a...


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7 Tips to Better Manage Risks on Contractor-Led Design Builds

As design-build style projects continue to grow as a project delivery method of choice for project owners looking for a...


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The Pros and Cons of Different Design-Build Project Variations

Design-build continues to grow as a project delivery method of choice for project owners looking for a streamlined approach to...


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How Architects and Engineers Can Minimize Errors and Omissions

As an architect or engineer you are expected to provide quality services and produce error-free work on a daily basis. Such...


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Why Architects and Engineers Need Professional Liability Coverage

As an engineer or architect, you work in a highly skilled, detail-oriented industry and are expected to provide quality design...


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Attack on Accountants: Impact of Cybersecurity Breaches and Data Hacks

As we rely more and more on technology and companies have their employees work from home, the risk of having a cybersecurity...


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Understanding the Craft of Value Engineering

One of the main goals of an engineering project usually involves having the project be built for maximum function but with...


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5 Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Subconsultant

It is very unlikely that an architect or engineer acting as lead designer can complete a project without subconsultants. This...


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4 Ways to Avoid Vicarious Liability When Working with Subconsultants

Vicarious liability arises from the common law doctrine of “agency law” and occurs when someone in a superior or controlling role...


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Commercial General Liability Insurance for Realtors

Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance is intended to cover damages caused by negligence that has resulted in property...


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Business Interruption Policies and Coronavirus

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak evolves, businesses face growing uncertainty as to how this pandemic will affect their...


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Pandemic Property Loss Prevention Checklist

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers across Canada have had to either temporarily close their business doors or...


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Managing Liability Exposures in a Rough Economy

An economic downturn can be a turbulent time for businesses in every sector worldwide. Sinking revenues and economic...


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Loss Control Tips for Residential Property Management Companies

Managing a property—whether it be an apartment, strata or similar dwelling—can be a challenge, particularly from a risk...


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COVID-19 & Business Interruption Insurance: A Brief Q&A

Got questions about how the current COVID-19 pandemic relates to your commercial insurance? Thanks to the Insurance Bureau of...


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Top 6 E&O Risks for Insurance Brokers

As an insurance broker, most of your duties are centered around developing risk management strategies and solutions for the...


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8 Common Risks for Mortgage Companies

Mortgage companies are financial institutions that lend funds for purchases of residential and business real estate. The...


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