Contractor Focus - Acuity Insurance

08/31/2026

Your crew builds more than projects. They build your reputation, your momentum, and your business.

If a work-related injury or illness happens, workers’ compensation insurance can help employees with medical expenses and lost wages—while helping protect the business they helped you build.

Protect your people. Keep the work moving.

Learn more about workers’ compensation insurance from Acuity:
https://www.acuity.com/business/commercial-insurance-coverages/workers-compensation

Learn about Acuity's comprehensive workers' compensation insurance, which offers medical expense coverage, wage replacement, and disability benefits alongside employers' liability protection. Secure your business today!

08/28/2026

There may be plenty of work, but finding enough skilled workers to take it on may be another story.

Explore practical ideas for finding, keeping, and developing your crew:

The labor shortage is one of the biggest challenges that contractors are facing today—and it is not just a labor shortage, but a shortage of skilled labor. This problem can result in having to turn down work, postponing projects, challenges in completing projects, overworked employees, quality con...

08/25/2026

At Acuity, we're honored to work alongside contractors who trust us to help protect what they've built. We believe strong relationships, responsive service, and a genuine commitment to our customers can make a meaningful difference when challenges arise.

Thank you to all the businesses that allow us to be part of their journey.

08/21/2026

Your work vehicle does a lot more than get you from one job to the next. It hauls tools, moves materials, and helps keep the day on schedule.

If your contracting business relies on vehicles, commercial auto insurance can help protect your business when the unexpected happens on the road.

See how commercial auto insurance can help keep your contracting business moving:

Our contractors insurance provides comprehensive coverage based on your business needs. Explore Acuity construction insurance options and coverage details.

08/18/2026

Every experienced contractor was once new to the job.

Helping new employees build confidence, develop skills, and understand expectations can have a lasting impact on both their success and your company's safety culture. When team members feel supported from day one, they're better equipped to contribute, grow, and thrive in their roles.

Investing in training isn't just about onboarding—it's about building a stronger team for the future.

New employees are more likely to experience workplace injuries during their first year on the job as they adjust to new environments, equipment, and expectations. Learn why the first 90 days matter most and learn practical ways businesses can improve onboarding, strengthen safety habits, and reduce....

08/14/2026

The right safety equipment can make a difference—but only when your crew can find it quickly.

Take a look around your jobsite. Are essential supplies accessible, inspected, and ready for the work ahead?

Making these checks part of the daily plan can help your crew address potential issues before work begins.

Find all 13 jobsite safety essentials in the first comment.

08/11/2026

Strong demand for skilled workers continues to create opportunities across the industry.

Channel Construction Employment Gains and Wages Accelerate In July August 10, 2026 ARLINGTON, Va. — Construction firms added 22,000 jobs in July and 82,000 over 12 months, as pay for craft workers climbed faster than for production workers overall, according to an analysis by the Associated Genera...

08/10/2026

Employees notice what leaders make time for.

When supervisors participate in training, listen to concerns, and follow the same safety practices expected of their crews, they reinforce an important message: Safety matters here.

Explore five practical steps that can help turn safety from a written policy into a shared workplace value: https://www.acuity.com/the-focus/contractor/develop-your-own-safety-culture

Build a strong safety culture where employees work safely because they want to. Learn how leadership commitment, training, and employee involvement can help drive safer workplaces.

08/07/2026

Capturing details while the work is still fresh can make it easier to reconstruct a project later.

From scope assumptions and RFIs to change orders, progress photos, and final approvals, a consistent record may provide useful context if questions arise after the job is complete.

Swipe through for a quick project documentation checklist. Find the full article in the first comment.

08/03/2026

Winning the job is only part of a successful bid. Protecting your margin matters, too.

Explore six common bidding challenges—and practical steps that may help.

Struggling with bid prep? Learn six key challenges that could be impacting your construction estimates—and how to address them before bid day arrives.