News Briefs

Industry Insurance Now Online
A leading e-commerce marketplace for the construction industry, BuildPoint Corp., Redwood City, Calif., recently announced the BuildPoint Financial Marketplace will offer the industry’s first online insurance service. BuildPoint and Gallagher Construction Services recently partnered with six A-rated insurance companies to provide construction professionals with an online insurance service that automates the selection and purchase of builder’s risk insurance. By purchasing builder’s risk insurance online, contractors can replace time-consuming paperwork with Internet efficiencies—the entire process takes only a few hours. For more information, visit www.buildpoint.com.

Panduit Unveils Special Promotion
Panduit Corp., Tinley Park, Ill., recently launched its “Some Things Never Go Out of Style” Sweepstakes for electrical contractors. Running June 1 through August 31, the program will include a special drawing, with a 2001 red Corvette convertible as the grand prize. Contractors who place a qualifying order of $2500 excluding tax ($3750 Canadian) with their local Panduit distributor will earn a free genuine leather flight jacket. That same order also enters them into the drawing for the car. For more information, visit www.panduit.com or call toll free (888) 506-5400, ext 1047.