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By Ian Warner
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In the United States, there is currently an unprecedented level of construction projects surrounding infrastructure improvement and developm...
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The Benefits of Trash Talking: A Cautionary Tale of Demolition Gone Wrong
By Joshua Levy
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That sinking feeling has crossed everyone’s mind at some point: "Did I accidentally throw out...?” It can happen to anyone, from valuable je...
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Three Actions to Prepare Your Company for Combatting Downtime Due to Severe Weather
By Eric Dunn
May 13, 2024
As severe weather events become more frequent and costly, contractors face a greater risk of downtime on projects. Few industries have also ...
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Risk Management
All-Seeing and All-Knowing
By Greg Ayres
May 7, 2024
Theft of equipment and materials costs the construction industry between $300 million and $1 billion every year, according to the National I...
Risk Management
Calculating the True Cost of Underinvesting in Construction Health and Safety
By James Alexander
April 8, 2024
As the construction sector embarks on another fiscal year, prioritizing health and safety is increasingly imperative. New industry-specific ...
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Mitigating Four Major Risk Factors in the Construction Industry
By Julia Holden Davis
March 19, 2024
The construction industry is impacted by regulatory and legal changes at the national, state and local levels. These changes are not always ...
Risk Management
Three Tips to Help You Find the Right Security Partner for Your Construction Site
By Jamine Moton
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Every construction site holds more than the promise of a new structure—it holds millions of dollars in assets. Construction sites teem with ...
Risk Management
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Emphasis on Infrastructure Creates New Opportunities, New Risks for Construction Professionals
By Colleen M. Kennedy
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There is no shortage of opportunities or demand for construction professionals right now.
The need for new housing is at an all-time high w...
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Risk Management
Protect Projects From Higher Repair Costs and Property Damage
By Michael Teng
February 13, 2024
Every aspect of a jobsite costs more today, from materials and labor to tools and equipment.
Take construction input costs for example. Whi...
Risk Management
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Embracing Generative Risk Mitigation in Construction
By Georgia Stillwell
January 25, 2024
Project delays have long plagued the construction industry, with risk often identified as the primary culprit. However, finding effective so...
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