First-of-its-kind online tool provides pre-construction survey
guidance for customers
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV)
today announced the launch of ZoneCheck℠, a first-of-its-kindonline
tool to help contractors identify areas surrounding a jobsite that could
be affected by vibrations from heavy equipment – a common cause of
construction-related damage and project delays. ZoneCheck delivers a
customized report that includes recommendations for completing
preconstruction surveys and steps for monitoring the job. The online
tool is available to Travelers’ construction customers through the
company’s Risk Control website.
“The potential for vibration damage is always an important concern
during active construction, but until now there hasn’t been an easy way
for contractors to assess that risk,” said Bob Kreuzer, Vice President,
Risk Control, Construction, Travelers. “ZoneCheck takes a number of
variables into account to calculate the risk in a matter of seconds,
enabling customers to conduct accurate surveys on the spot without
consulting various other resources.”
Customers can have ZoneCheck automatically find their location through
geolocation settings or by inputting the address on the website from
their mobile device or computer. After a customer enters basic
information – equipment and soil types – ZoneCheck generates an aerial
image of the site depicting the areas within which people may feel
vibrations and nearby buildings may be affected.
ZoneCheck also provides tips for documenting the risk mitigation steps
that have been taken, which can later be used to help protect
contractors from claims alleging property damage resulting from the
construction. ZoneCheck reports can be easily stored as PDFs and shared
with other project stakeholders.
“Vibration-related claims are a significant source of exposure for
contractors,” said Rick Keegan, President, Construction, Travelers.
“ZoneCheck is the latest in a series of innovative products and
strategies we’ve developed to help our customers manage risk in a highly
challenging industry.”
From the changing workforce to crane safety and understanding the latest
standards, Travelers provides industry-leading construction safety
training, education, products and services to help contractors navigate
continuously evolving risks. With more than 600 professionals dedicated
specifically to construction, Travelers works closely with contractors
to develop customized plans to manage risk, promote a culture of safety
and support business continuity.
To learn more and watch a demo of ZoneCheck, go to www.travelers.com.
To start using ZoneCheck, Travelers customers can log in to the Risk
Control portal on www.travelers.com/risk-control.
Visit the Travelers
Prepare and Prevent site for more information about construction
risk management, and visit www.travelers.com
to find an agent or to get more information about construction products
and services from Travelers.
About Travelers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV)
is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto,
home
and business.
A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has
approximately 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately
$28 billion in 2016. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.
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The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Nicole Guzzardi, 860-277-0836
nguzzard@travelers.com
Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.