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Business Insurance / Construction, Directors and Officers Liability
Why Construction Businesses Need Directors & Officers Liability

There has long been a misconception that claims against directors and officers only affect public…

Jun 12th, 2019 | By: CapriCMW Construction Team
Business Insurance / Construction, water well drilling, groundwater
Addressing the Biggest Risks Facing Water Well Drillers

Under BC's Water Sustainability Act, the responsibility for addressing flowing artesian conditions…

Apr 3rd, 2019 | By: CapriCMW
Business Insurance / Construction, mass timber, forestry
2020 National Building Code to Allow Taller Wood Buildings Across Canada

The federal government has announced building code changes that will come into effect in 2020,…

Mar 27th, 2019 | By: CapriCMW
Business Insights / Construction, Real Estate, bc building code, property development
New BC Building and Plumbing Code comes into effect on December 10, 2018

On December 10, 2018, BC's new Building Code and Plumbing Code will come into effect. Those applying…

Sep 26th, 2018 | By: CapriCMW
Business Insurance / Construction, Occupational Health & Safety, WorkSafe BC
WorkSafeBC Releases Plan to Reduce Construction Injuries

WorkSafeBC recently introduced its 2018-2020 Construction High Risk Strategy aimed at preventing and…

Mar 14th, 2018 | By: CapriCMW
Business Insurance / Construction, Occupational Health & Safety
BC's Requirements for Fall Protection Plans

Is your construction business compliant?

Dec 14th, 2017 | By: Ted Murray
Business Insurance / Construction, Real Estate, Drones
Using commercial drones in real estate and construction

The popularity of drones for recreational use has grown rapidly in recent years.

Dec 11th, 2017 | By: Calvin Reich
Business Insurance / Construction, Occupational Health & Safety, WorkSafe BC
New WorkSafeBC Regulations for Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees

Last month, WorkSafeBC announced new regulations for joint occupational health and safety committees…

Dec 11th, 2017 | By: Armin Sahota
Business Insurance / Construction
Know the Exclusions in Your "All-Risks" Construction Insurance Policy

For those in construction and property development, it is important to understand the limitations of…

Dec 11th, 2017 | By: Ted Murray
Business Insurance / Construction
Impact of New Drywall Tariffs on Construction in Canada

On Sept. 6, 2016, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) imposed gypsum board (drywall) tariffs…

Dec 11th, 2017 | By: Steve McConnell
Business Insurance / Construction
BC's New Licensing Requirements For Builders In Residential Construction Now In Effect

Last year, the Government of BC announced a new licensing system for builders in residential…

Dec 11th, 2017 | By: CapriCMW
Business Insurance / Construction
Three Reasons A General Contractor Should Always Arrange the Insurance

General contractors have a unique responsibility when working on a custom project.

Nov 27th, 2017 | By: Lana Hunnie
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