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2026 Top Business Risks for Construction and Engineering Companies

by Darren Tasker | Apr 22, 2026
Top Story | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Business Risk | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

The top business risks of 2026 as cited by construction and engineering companies all have one thing in common.

How Construction’s Risks, Opportunities and Insurance Options Shape up for 2026

by Craig Tappel | Apr 15, 2026
Topic | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Between materials costs increasing and the workforce shortage persisting, alternative construction insurance may help fill the gaps.

Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding and Insurance

by Construction Executive | Apr 14, 2026
Surety Bonding | Business | Business Intelligence | Insurance | Risk | Top Story

Leading experts in surety bonding and insurance share their top insights for contractors.
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Prove It: What Surety Underwriters Seek in Contractors

by Scott Berman | Mar 26, 2026
Features | Business | Business Development | Business Intelligence | Economy | Risk | Surety Bonding | Top Story

Surety underwriters are backing disciplined contractors with strong finances, capable leadership and clear growth strategies. Learn new strategies for the key factors—capital, capacity and character—that determine bonding support as project sizes grow and industry risks evolve.

Navigating the Challenges of a 2026 Surety Market: The Importance of Financial Management for Contractors

by Jase Hamilton | Mar 10, 2026
Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

The surety market may seem slow and steady, but every new year presents new challenges.
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Repricing Risk: How Inflation and Tariffs Are Reshaping Construction Insurance

by Tyler Ahrenold | Feb 6, 2026
Business | Business Risk | Departments | Economy | Finance | Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Inflation isn’t just raising prices on materials and labor—it’s changing how risk is priced.

High-Risk Construction Projects Demand Specialized Insurance

by Kyle Sternadori | Dec 15, 2025
Risk | Insurance

Today’s construction projects are riskier than ever and often not covered by traditional insurance.

Why Self-Insurance Might Be Worth It in a Changing Construction Market

by Kirk Chamberlain | Nov 19, 2025
Risk | Insurance | Risk Management

Builders risk. Workers comp. Insurance abounds in the construction industry. But what about keeping it in-house?
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