All construction risks articles
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AnalysisRisk analysis: Understanding RAAC risks as schools crisis continues
‘Any structure built with RAAC should be assessed for potential risks to ensure the safety of the public occupying such buildings’ says loss adjuster
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OpinionRisk briefing: getting to grips with construction risks
Ade Adeyemo, UK Construction Practice Lead – Risk Consulting at RSA Insurance, explores how construction risks are evolving and how risk managers must adapt to manage them
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AnalysisBusiness interruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks facing the construction sector
Property damage and business interruption losses are now likely to be significantly higher than before Covid-19, here’s how risk managers can respond
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OpinionConstruction claims and beyond… inflation and supply chain disruption
Construction costs are spiraling and delays to completion of projects may be inevitable, write Caroline Woolley and Steven Horne
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AnalysisUnderinsurance risks remain as construction costs soar
Continuing high levels of inflation in construction costs could see claims disputes in the event of a property loss
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AnalysisConstruction firms take action as inflation and supply chain woes continue to bite
Three in five UK construction businesses have seen once profitable projects become unprofitable
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AnalysisSupply chains have not fully recovered from disruptions
A shortage of skilled labour is a compounding concern within construction, manufacturing and healthcare
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AnalysisRecession to prompt rise in claims and disputes
Law firm cites climate change, ESG and cyber exclusions as key sources of concern for insurers
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AnalysisUK leads recession for the Eurozone in 2023
The UK economy is set to shrink by 0.9% compared to the Eurozone - which is predicted to shrink by 0.4% - Allianz Trade
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AnalysisGreen transition to drive construction growth of $5.6 trillion
Energy transition and green investment will be major contributors to infrastructure growth over the next 15 years
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AnalysisTool measures ‘resilience dividend’ of critical infrastructure
Approach from Mott MacDonald and the Coalition for Climate Resilient Investment will attract investment adaptation
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InterviewsThe tough cookie
Philippines-based Annacel Natividad on resilience and building risk relationships in her frequently catastrophe-hit country
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OpinionTaking a systemic approach to global resilience
Building resilience into our global society has to begin now, with significant benefits for risk managers
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AnalysisFirms face underinsurance as construction costs rise
Raw material shortages and rising energy costs are causing building costs to skyrocket, potentially leaving business out of pocket
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AnalysisDespite inflation: cost advantage of renewables grows
Wind and solar projects are much cheaper than new coal or gas-fired power plants, despite rising construction costs
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OpinionFlying blind
Disregard for physical climate risks are a clear threat to resilient infrastructure
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AnalysisAIG looks to pull back from Russia and Ukraine
The insurance giant is understood to be considering adding exclusion clauses to policies for firms operating in the region
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OpinionAre your property assets underinsured?
Supply chain disruption has driven up the cost of construction, impacting insured property values
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AnalysisAllianz Risk Barometer: Cyber and BI top concerns
’Business interrupted’ will remain the “key underlying risk theme” in 2022
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AnalysisCROSS urges attention to risk management
Engineers must consider risk management at a “fundamental level” following structural collapses and tragic building fires
