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Home » Topic » Business » Business Risk

Make the Most of a Technology Investment With an Effective Adoption Plan

by Amy Foster | Apr 26, 2022
Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Technology

AECO firms are investing in technology, but not always recognizing a high ROI due to low adoption rates.

Avoid the Perils of the Low-Bid Gambit

by Christy Crook | Feb 1, 2022
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Project Delivery | Project Management

When clients rely too heavily on the best price, they’re taking a risk. It's known as the peril of the low-bid gambit.

General Liability, Fleet Management and Workers Compensation: Major Construction Risks to Watch This Year

by Gary Clevenger | Jan 18, 2022
Business | Business Risk | Equipment | Finance | Fleet Management | Fuel Tracking | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Workforce

General liability, auto and workers' compensation claims will continue to challenge companies due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Avoiding Project Planning Disasters: How to Spot Problem Projects

by James T. Dixon | Nov 15, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Dispute Resolution | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management

Contractors can evaluate potential projects to ensure that an owner’s planning failures do not become the contractor’s problems by focusing on personnel, processes and technical features.

Current Challenges Facing Commercial Construction Projects

by Kevin J. Riexinger | Aug 24, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Commercial | Markets | Project Delivery | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Shortages of computer chips, delivery drivers and petrochemical products are causing major delays and increasing costs on construction projects.

Joint Ventures…What Did I Agree To?

by Jeffrey Cavignac | Jul 27, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

While joint ventures can be a good way to pursue a project, consider the risks.

Commercial Auto Insurance in Action: How It Protects a Business

by Rakesh Gupta | Jul 13, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Commercial auto insurance protects contractors from a variety of factors. Review the coverage here.

Be Prepared With Emergency Response Planning

by Alvin Paniagua | Jun 15, 2021
Business | Business Risk | Insurance | OSHA | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Construction relies on constant on-site safety. Re-evaluating emergency action plans help reduce project risks—and construction sites—from start to finish.
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