Curiosity. Inspiration. Surprise. Everyone’s response to a piece of fine art is unique—and could even change from moment to moment. Experiencing art is something that’s deeply personal, while connecting us with others across time through a shared encounter. It’s dynamic; almost alive. “Without art,” claimed art historian Konrad Fiedler, “the view of the world would… Read more »
Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S. Floods can affect business owners in a variety of ways. Accordingly, owners should take the opportunity to plan and prepare for storms, as preparation can hold the most promise to help reduce potential and future loss to a property. Flood protection begins by… Read more »
Think how great it is to point to a completed job and say, “We produced this, and no one got hurt.” While, as an owner, you strive to keep your employees safe every day, accidents do happen. The key is to have a plan in place that enables you to respond to the accident quickly… Read more »
Property and casualty coverage has always worked on the premise that a given risk exposure can be adequately quantified if there is sufficient historical data and a predictable pattern of behavior, thereby enabling insurance companies to forecast future losses and price the risk appropriately. Natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes have left behind a trove… Read more »
Drivers who have found themselves stuck in the middle of a ‘rush hour’ jam have seen examples of distracted driving at their most amusing. Like the guy eating a bowl of cereal and steering with his knees. Or someone brushing their teeth. Then there’s the one reading the paper spread across the steering wheel. Or… Read more »
According to Mark Twain regarding New England weather, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute, it’ll change”. We think the weather changes frequently in New England, and it does daily and seasonally, but the weather’s rate of change pales in comparison to the constant and never-ending changes taking place on a construction site. … Read more »
Since the early 1970’s, ATV (all-terrain vehicle) use has grown year over year. Originally designed as a personal use vehicle, ATVs quickly became useful machines to move through areas not easily accessible by other types of vehicles. Farmers quickly learned their ATVs were a good supplement for pick-up trucks, horses and even walking. They could… Read more »
Unlike football, in construction it is the lowest number that wins the bid. Keeping down costs is always the key to not only winning the bid but making a profit! A contractor once said to me that the secret to making money is getting rid of inefficiencies and the greatest inefficiency is accidents. I could… Read more »
All is quiet as a family sleeps. Little do they know that a silent stalker is infiltrating their home. Initially, there is no warning except for the dog stirring, yet they go back to sleep, too tired to investigate. The ending could be tragic or it could simply be an event. Which will it be?… Read more »
Just when you thought that a New England winter couldn’t get any worse, weather forecasters are predicting yet another blizzard to hit us this weekend. Make sure that you are taking all steps to prevent any damage to your building or house, whether it be from ice dams or the excessive weight of snow on… Read more »
