This summer I was able to see U2 perform live at the United Center in Chicago. At first I was a little disappointed to know that the iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE tour would be indoors since I was really in the mood for an outdoor summer stadium show.

“Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs

Crawl spaces, sewers, boilers, manholes. Individuals working in confined spaces such as these are exposed to life-threatening physical and atmospheric hazards.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Karen Moscato. We hope you enjoy Karen’s wisdom and perspective.

MasterChef is one of my favorite cooking contest shows. I think it’s because I’m a chef waiting to emerge…but in reality I’m a klutz in the kitchen. To demonstrate my culinary prowess, my friends awarded me with the Kitchen Klutz Award when I was living in Fort Wayne. To earn this prestigious award I shared how I baked chocolate chip cookies by flipping them so they would get done on both sides! I don’t think I would last long in the MasterChef kitchen!

What comes to mind when you think DISASTER? A power outage, a building fire, a tornado that levels your facility, or even a hurricane knocking out the entire region?

Large or small, when disaster strikes, the only way you will be ready is to have the right plan, a quality response, and a comprehensive approach. This will ensure your ability to stay in business. As you prepare, don’t limit your thinking when defining disasters.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Brandon Nettrouer, a 2015 Gibson Summer Associate. We hope you enjoy Brandon’s perspective and wisdom!

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Greg Downes, Chairman Emeritus at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Greg’s wisdom and perspective.

Materials for a construction project are crucial. Without them, the project will not get done. How can you protect these supplies and avoid substantial financial losses?

There are multiple options for contractors, but the right solution will depend on the project and your role. Most often contractors will turn to builder’s risk policies and installation floaters.

As a parent, you are always worried about keeping your child safe. When they go off to college, the worries continue to mount – how can you keep them safe when they are so far away and living on their own? If they are taking a car with them to campus, the risks are even greater. Plan ahead and take action to make sure your college student and their vehicle are protected.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jim Ackley, Director of People Operations for Landscape Forms. We hope you enjoy Jim’s wisdom and perspective. 

Risk. Trust. Common words that mean different things to different people.