Creative Insurance Solutions for Home Builders in a Hard Market
Insurance has become one of the biggest challenges facing residential builders today. Premiums are rising. Coverage is harder to secure. And in many cases, long-standing
Builders Risk Management
Who’s Walking Onto Your Job Site? The Need for an Unauthorized Visitor Policy
It’s a normal workday. The framers are moving fast. The electrician is roughing in the second floor. Then someone with a government badge shows up
What One-Year Builder Warranties Get Wrong About Risk
A $2 million settlement tied to roof leaks across 120 multifamily units in California. A $9.6 million verdict against a Florida builder for failing to
Five New Year’s Resolutions Every Home Builder Should Make (and How PWSC Helps You Keep Them)
January is the season for optimism. Gyms packed. Pantries stocked with low-calorie foods. Everyone convinced this is the year they’ll finally get organized, save money,
Claims Management: Moving Beyond Paperwork to True Partnership
What happens when a small crack turns into a $40,000 (or more) problem? It began with a slope off the back patio. Then a crack
Are QA/QC Findings Admissible in Court? What Builders and Insurers Should Know
Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) programs have become an essential part of modern homebuilding. From pre-pour foundation inspections to final punch list walkthroughs,
Inferno Aftermath: How the 2025 California Fires Will Reshape Homebuilding Nationwide
The United States has a new winner, and as a result, we all lose—especially builders. Estimates have the California fires surrounding the Los Angeles area
Understanding Diverse Builder Warranty Programs: Exploring Your Options
Navigating the landscape of builder warranty options is important for safeguarding homes, protecting reputations, and mitigating post-sale liabilities. In this comprehensive guide, we explore the
PWSC’s 2025 Homebuilder Trends Check-In: Part III – Rethinking Operational Strategy
So far in our 2025 homebuilder trend check-in, we’ve covered how builders are innovating on the jobsite and managing risk in an increasingly complex environment.
PWSC’s 2025 Homebuilder Trends Check-In: Part II – Managing Risk in a Shifting Market
At the midpoint of 2025, one trend is abundantly clear: Builders must be as strategic about managing risk as they are about managing materials. In