tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27860841675725831132011-08-28T04:42:21.859-07:00IFShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267153231261253452noreply@blogger.comBlogger51100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786084167572583113.post-27517538893399029112010-11-01T11:38:00.000-07:002010-11-30T11:44:51.319-08:00A decades old set of rules regulating the use of cranes and derricks on construction sites have been replaced by new standards.<br /><br /><a href="http://osha.gov/as/opa/cranesderricks-factsheet.html">View the OSHA Fact Sheet Here.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2786084167572583113-2751753889339902911?l=constructinsure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IFShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267153231261253452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786084167572583113.post-66007315277752466662010-06-11T11:51:00.000-07:002010-06-11T12:14:04.089-07:00IFS congratulates Casale Construction on its groundbreaking today at Christina Overlook.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/TBKJkemeZKI/AAAAAAAAAFs/v_uOYF1-dAs/s1600/2.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 189px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/TBKJkemeZKI/AAAAAAAAAFs/v_uOYF1-dAs/s320/2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481594956246049954" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/TBKJfBuEczI/AAAAAAAAAFk/-pQbnvh3mlI/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 286px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/TBKJfBuEczI/AAAAAAAAAFk/-pQbnvh3mlI/s320/3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481594862593930034" /></a><br /><br /><br />The ground breaking event was held today at the site of the project in the Browntown section of Wilmington. Mayor Baker hosted the groundbreaking ceremony. The site represents the conversion of a brownfield (the former site of Delaware Insulation Industrial) to a 40-unit housing community.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2786084167572583113-6600731527775246666?l=constructinsure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IFShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267153231261253452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786084167572583113.post-87741353986023576162010-04-06T12:32:00.000-07:002010-04-07T07:59:31.193-07:00The Philadelphia Inquirer posted an article announcing legislation requiring fire sprinklers for new homes built in Pennsylvania after January 2011 has sparked a debate. Lines are drawn between those who believe the sprinkler contractors have "pushed through" legislation which some contest doesn't save property or lives and those who believe residential sprinkler systems do just that.<br /><br />Some home builders believe these regulations will adversely impact new home sales because of increased costs.<br /><br />View the full article <a href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/opinion/89823847.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/S7Oj1lFlj4I/AAAAAAAAAE0/UmmQfab_TYE/s1600/mjf.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 110px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/S7Oj1lFlj4I/AAAAAAAAAE0/UmmQfab_TYE/s320/mjf.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454883714559741826" /></a><b>Mike Fallon, CPIA<br />Account Executive, IFS.</b><br />Mike’s specializations include working with restaurant owners, fire sprinkler contractors, and fire companies. During his sixteen years in the insurance industry, Mike has focused on offering his clients the best choices to protect their business and minimize their risk.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2786084167572583113-8774135398602357616?l=constructinsure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IFShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267153231261253452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786084167572583113.post-41908646978059364672010-03-17T14:01:00.000-07:002010-03-17T14:03:21.691-07:00View the new issue of our Construction Newsletter <a href="http://trustifs.com/temp/con_template.php" target="_blank">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2786084167572583113-4190864697805936467?l=constructinsure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IFShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267153231261253452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786084167572583113.post-10975762268733702102010-03-09T12:37:00.001-08:002010-03-10T13:55:24.872-08:00<span style="font-style: italic;">Contractors required to be lead-certified effective April 22, 2010 or risk tens of thousands in fines from the EPA.</span><br /><br />The Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Program is a federally regulated program affecting contractors, property managers and others who disturb painted surfaces. This program applies directly to residential houses, apartments, and child-occupied facilities such as schools and day-care centers built before 1978. <a href="http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm">Read more about the program here.<br /></a><br /><a href="http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/trainingproviders.htm">Click here for EPA accredited training facilities.</a><br /><br />Specific pollution insurance is available to respond to accidental contamination of an environment. For information on pollution insurance, contact Steve Burnett via phone at 302.239.2355 or by <a href="http://www.ifs-de.com/Pages/send_email.php3?id=3/" target="_blank">email</a>.<br /><br />Coverages available:<br /><ul><li>Lead<br /><li>Asbestos<br /><li>Mold<br /><li>EFIS<br /><li>Transportation Pollution <br /><li>Non-Owned Disposal Site <br /><li>Limits from $500,000 - $10,000,000</ul><br />Same day premium indications available.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/S5afYRFm3aI/AAAAAAAAAEs/idc_VKM8hYw/s1600-h/esb.bmp"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 100px; height: 110px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YoHOz5WGraM/S5afYRFm3aI/AAAAAAAAAEs/idc_VKM8hYw/s320/esb.bmp" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446716038603791778" /></a>Steve Burnett, CIC, ARM<br />Executive Vice President, IFS. Steve is actively involved in the Associated Builders and Contractors of Delaware, the Delaware Contractors Association, and the Commercial Industrial Realty Council of Delaware.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2786084167572583113-1097576226873370210?l=constructinsure.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>IFShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13267153231261253452noreply@blogger.com0