Analysis – Page 10
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AnalysisPost-Brexit uncertainty raises investment concerns for construction sector
Investment into construction projects may be delayed or cancelled as uncertainty around Brexit continues
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AnalysisFive road blocks risk managers face on large-scale projects
From optimistically under-costing jobs to acting out of character under pressure, here are the reasons why so many major projects fail to hit basic targets
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AnalysisThe top Brexit risks for the construction industry
Trade barriers and a curb on immigration are likely to have a significant impact
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AnalysisConstruction risks like no other
Optimism bias, new owners and a changing company risk appetite are just some of the daily challenges for John Holland group general manager, risk management, Bronwyn Friday
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AnalysisFunk Foundation reveals 8 finalists for its innovation award
The German foundation has revealed the eight finalists of its inaugural commercial insurance innovation award
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AnalysisUnderstanding the economic impact of space weather risks
A catastrophic solar storm that takes out US generating capacity could result in business interruption and supply chain losses in the United States and around the world of more than $470 billion
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AnalysisConstruction risk: improving flood mitigation strategies
An expert-led webinar hosted by StrategicRISK in partnership with Zurich examined how insurers and contractors need to work together to create an optimum strategy for major projects
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AnalysisDubai Executive Briefing: what risk managers can learn from high-rise fires
Effective risk management processes and comprehensive fire prevention strategies can help reduce the likelihood of high-rise fires
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AnalysisJLT EMEA chief executive Martin Hiller to retire
Hiller’s retirement is the latest in a line of management changes at JLT
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AnalysisImproving eathquake resilience through innovation
The construction sector is pioneering new solutions for buildings capable of withstanding the worst earthquakes
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AnalysisHow catastrophe modelling will help insurance buyers get better value
By taking control of their own data, risk managers are improving their negotiating positions for the best insurance prices
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AnalysisBig Data will change how risk managers map out earthquake exposure
Risk managers and insurers are getting better at quantifying and evaluating earthquake risk
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AnalysisNanotechnology: the next big things for hard hat companies?
Ultra durable and self-sensing cement are some of the inventions made possible by nanotechnology. So what’s stopping some businesses from investing in it?
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AnalysisRisk managing the London 2012 Olympic Games
David Law, chief risk officer for the Olympic Delivery Authority, was task with preventing and mitigating the biggest risks likely to disrupt the construction of the Olympic park in London’s East End. Here’s how it did it
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AnalysisHow construction businesses are benefiting from the Internet of Things
As early beneficiaries of the hyper-connected phenomenon known as Internet of things, construction firms are already reaping the rewards – but they are doing so at a risk
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AnalysisEnvironmental risk - key definitions
An explanation of the main environmental risks risk managers face Part of an environmental risk series supported by
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AnalysisThe biggest risks to Asia’s $8 trillion-worth of infrastructure projects
Russell Group managing director Suki Basi gives take on the impact of the Asia infrastructure boom
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The search for cyber cover continues - JLT and Marsh
With the enormity of the risk still holding back insurers and a lack of clarity among buyers, debate is still raging about how to handle cyber risk
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AnalysisThe Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup: the construction risks and challenges
Despite the negative press over the 2022 World Cup, one Qatar-based risk manager insists that the stadiums and related builds can be completed on time. Here he outlines the upside of the works and the challenges that lie ahead
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AnalysisHow logistics, weather and budgets delayed the launch of Frankfurt’s New Work City
Dubbed as one of the biggest and most challenging construction jobs in Europe, The Squaire project faced several risks which delayed the build by two years. Here are the lessons that can be learnt
