Risk Management

Amid Flooding Risks, Houston Elevates Regulations

by Joanna Masterson | May 16, 2018
Risk | Risk Management

The Houston City Council approved a proposal from the Department of Public Works that all new structures located in the 100- and 500-year floodplains be built 2 feet above the 500-year floodplain level to guard against another Hurricane Harvey-type disaster.

Preparing for Active Shooter Incidents: Accessing Expert Safety Resources

By recognizing signs of potential violence and what to expect after an active shooting, employees can take steps to protect themselves. The Safety Alliance’s active shooter resource page has resources on preparing for an active shooter event.

Matching Problems to Solutions

The insurance industry can help contractors navigate technologies by linking failure data with solutions, and empowering contractors to choose technologies for the real risks they face on their projects.

Miami Bridges Falling Down: Four Ways to Survive (and Grow Stronger) Through Disaster

by Quinn Murphy | May 8, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Maintaining corporate viability during disaster is difficult, but proper planning and forethought can make the difference in a company surviving (and even growing stronger) in the face of crisis.

A Closer Look at Compliance Risks Encountered in SBA Set-aside Programs

by Rob Oden, Josh Brinkman | Apr 26, 2018
Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Economically disadvantaged programs have strict financial requirements for obtaining entry to and maintaining participation in the program. To ensure the company is financially stable upon exit of one of these programs, the SBA has placed restrictive requirements on the owner’s ability to withdraw money from the business.

Construction Accounting Risk at Macro and Project Levels

Construction accounting is difficult on both a weekly project basis and a company-wide business reporting level, but proper application of best practices can smooth out processes and make sure the firm is in the best possible position to be paid fairly.

Risks to Mitigate When Bidding for Federal Contracts

Contractors bidding on federal contracts should pay attention to how they manage cyber risk, prepare for increased scrutiny and demonstrate that safety measures are in place.

Prepare for the Worst With a Crisis Communication Plan

by Construction Executive | Apr 5, 2018
Infrastructure | Markets | Risk Management

Companies in the construction industry need to be prepared to respond to a crisis scenario and should be ready to communicate within the first hour after an incident occurs.

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Amid Flooding Risks, Houston Elevates Regulations

Preparing for Active Shooter Incidents: Accessing Expert Safety Resources

Matching Problems to Solutions

Miami Bridges Falling Down: Four Ways to Survive (and Grow Stronger) Through Disaster

A Closer Look at Compliance Risks Encountered in SBA Set-aside Programs

Construction Accounting Risk at Macro and Project Levels

Risks to Mitigate When Bidding for Federal Contracts

Prepare for the Worst With a Crisis Communication Plan

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