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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

How to Manage Risk in Your Construction Project. According to The Construction Industry Institute , there are about 107 construction risks you should consider when managing a project. Before you start panicking about the 90 plus risks on the list you’re probably not completely aware of at this moment, let’s take a step back.

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Addressing the Global Construction Labor Shortage: 3 Proven Steps to Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Research by Autodesk and the AGC found that 85% of firms in the US have open positions, and 91% are struggling to fill at least some of these roles. In fact, three out of four respondents (77%) to the 2023 AGC and Autodesk workforce survey agree that have a diverse team is key to boosting their business in the long run.

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Augmenting Your Workforce for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have open positions they're trying to fill, and 73% struggle to find qualified candidates for available roles. From carrying heavy loads to working from great heights, these jobs strain workers and lead to potential injuries.

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Making the Construction Industry Accessible for All

Fieldwire

Construction is a dangerous field with numerous opportunities for injuries. The AGC Report shows that diversity and inclusion improve safety where accidents can be fatal. Many companies use the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) rating for ESG risks and opportunities. Diversity promotes safety.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

Doug Swenson with the AGC of MN has been a great mentor and taught me everything I know about cranes and heavy equipment. As a Workers’ Compensation claims representative, I was only involved after the injury occurred. I wanted to be more proactive and prevent the injuries. Abby Ferri, 18 Years’ Experience. WE earned them!

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Unlimited liability for designers and contractors

Construction Lawyer

The cases with which he has been involved are varied and wide-ranging and include personal injury, breach of contract, criminal defense, commercial disputes, and consumer fraud. In other words, you use the stuff we post here at your own risk. Even worse, individuals who placed their professional seals on old projects are now at risk.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

AGC Publication #1205, September 1991. confidence and joint risk management in achieving project success. The effectiveness of interventions for preventing injuries in the construction industry: a systematic review. “Partnering: A Tool for USACE, Engineering, Construction, and Operations,” IWR Pamphlet 91-ADR-P-4. Badenfelt, U.