Travelers Introduces ZoneCheckSM to Help Contractors Spot Potential for Vibration Damage
September 20 2017 - 09:00AM
Business Wire
First-of-its-kind online tool provides
pre-construction survey guidance for customers
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today announced the
launch of ZoneCheck℠, a first-of-its-kind online 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 TravelersThe 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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