Contractor Resources

Today, Shelli takes us step by step through the different parts of a base policy and then explains how to read and understand your contract liability policy.

Having contractor liability insurance is just one way to protect your business and risk. In this episode, Shelli shares why it’s important for contractors to work with a risk management specialist (risk manager) in addition to their insurance broker.

We’re covering contractor liability insurance exclusions, including what they are, how to identify them, and why it’s crucial to be aware of them before you choose a policy to ensure your business is protected.

Not all contractor liability insurance agents are created equal. In this episode, Shelli walks us through how to find quality contractor liability insurance agents you can trust, particularly in Washington state and King County.

In this episode about contractor insurance, Shelli shares how policies are calculated and how full transparency with your agent is the best approach.

In this episode, Shelli talks about different types of insurance carriers, how they function, and offers a word of caution when applying.

Mark LaLiberte and Daniel Westbrook discuss climate in the Pacific Northwest, managing humidity, and other ways to protect your home during a remodel or energy retrofit. 

Mark LaLiberte and Daniel Westbrook offer tips on how to make energy efficient upgrades that promote health, durability, and safety. 

- Jim Coshow

Considering an upgrade to your vintage or historic home? In this ongoing energy retrofit series, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook interviews industry expert Mark LaLiberte, founding partner and president of Construction Instruction. Mark has been educating the building industry on the science and physics of construction for more than 30 years, and is sharing the benefits of constructing durable, energy efficient, healthy homes in this series.

Here are a few things you’ll learn in this video:

Practical Things You Can Do to Save Energy

Many times, attics don’t have much insulation. One way to save energy is to work with a company that will first bring in a large vacuum to suck out whatever insulation is in the attic and clean up any mess made by animals and rodents who have made their way into the space. Once things are cleared out, you’ll discover gaps and holes—and likely feel air blowing in your face. To solve for this, fill gaps and holes with foam and caulk. Once you've

Daniel Westbrook and Mark LaLiberte offer insulation recommendations and tips to help maximize your home's energy efficiency.

- Jim Coshow

Considering an upgrade to your vintage or historic home? In this ongoing energy retrofit series, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook interviews industry expert Mark LaLiberte, founding partner and president of Construction Instruction. Mark has been educating the building industry on the science and physics of construction for more than 30 years, and is sharing the benefits of constructing durable, energy efficient, healthy homes in this series.

In this video, you’ll learn how air movement affects air quality in your house. Here are two key takeaways:

Misconception: a leaky house has good air quality

There are a few misconceptions around air movement and air quality, and some very important truths. One misconception is that a leaky house has good air quality—that’s not always the case. You could be bringing in air from many places that have a less-than-ideal or even harmful air quality, whether it’s air from a backyard or dog kennel or from a basement or crawlspace. The better

In this episode of our energy retrofit series, Daniel and Mark are chatting about historic windows and whether it is better to repair or replace them.

In this series, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook interviews industry expert Mark LaLiberte, the founding partner and president of Construction Instruction. Mark has been educating the building industry on the science and physics of construction for more than 30 years and sharing the benefits of constructing durable, energy efficient, healthy homes. In today’s video, Daniel and Mark discuss how to maintain the energy efficiency of a historic home.

In this series, master craftsman Daniel Westbrook interviews industry expert Mark LaLiberte, the founding partner and president of Construction Instruction. Mark has been educating the building industry on the science and physics of construction for more than 30 years and sharing the benefits of constructing durable, energy efficient, healthy homes. In today’s video, Daniel and Mark discuss resources that are available to the contracting community to learn about retrofitting historic homes.

Today, we're sitting down with Mark to talk about the future of energy efficiency—and how it's changing the landscape of construction as we know it.