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Controlling Total Cost of Risk in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Controlling Total Cost of Risk in Construction Four key strategies to improve total cost of risk and drive successful construction outcomes mhodges Wed, 02/28/2024 - 10:14 The global construction industry is expected to grow by 85% to $15.5 trillion by 2030, but this growth comes with risk management challenges.

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Zika Virus and LEED Buildings – Redux

Green Building Law Update

there are 5,460 locally acquired cases in Puerto Rico, and those numbers will grow significantly because the mosquitoes that can carry Zika are found in increasing areas of the U.S. But where a building has an insect management plan, the negligent implementation of a plan may arguably give rise to liability. Across most of U.S.,

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Wipe Out Zika Virus Carrying Mosquitoes with Pesticides

Green Building Law Update

Despite great strides over the last 50 years, mosquito borne illnesses continue to pose significant risks to parts of the population in the United States.” Local mosquito borne transmission of Zika virus has recently been reported in Puerto Rico, the U.S. storm water management ponds, landscaping features, etc.)

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Why Are Weather Delays Such a Big Issue in the Construction Industry?

Construction Marketing

Hurricanes and beyond have ripped apart all kinds of construction and infrastructure and plenty of areas in the US face rebuilding: Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico. When it’s too cold, a major risk is that mortar and grout may not get enough heat for normal cement hydration. Weather isn’t controllable, but it is manageable.

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Understanding Driver Risk Is Paramount to Your Company’s Profits

Construction Business Owner

Understanding Driver Risk Is Paramount to Your Company’s Profits Use fleet tracking tech to tackle operational challenges while keeping your drivers safe mhodges Thu, 04/20/2023 - 07:37 Fleet managers must balance ever-shifting routes and customer needs — all while keeping drivers (and the public) safe.

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How Improved Change Order Communication Can Reduce Risk for all Stakeholders

Construction Business Owner

Project teams are managing 10% of employee time and 25% of a project’s total cost on outdated methods including spreadsheets, email inboxes and paper-based time and material tags. reduce risk. Fill out the form on this page to register for this webinar. Cameron Page. Founder & CEO. Cameron Page leads Extracker as the founder and CEO.

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Top 5 Risks for Set-Aside Contractors

Construction Business Owner

Top 5 Risks for Set-Aside Contractors. But the risks can be big, too. That’s why set-aside projects are a boon for small businesses—but risk and reward go hand in hand. Here are the top five risks facing set-aside contractors. Business Management. risk management. Greg Ragsdale. Promote to rotator No.

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