All Construction articles – Page 2
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AnalysisGrenfell review poses construction standards questions
The risk culture of the construction sector and ambiguous regulation are major fire safety problems, according to the independent review of the Grenfell high-rise disaster
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AnalysisHow to prevent another Grenfell
London’s high-rise disaster raises disturbing questions about fire safety
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AnalysisMunich Re faces major payout as Grenfell insurance claim becomes clear
Norwegian insurer says Grenfell insurance claim will include property, liability and other potential related costs.
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AnalysisThe top megatrends in the construction sector
Survey of 350 C-suite executives highlights the most critical risks
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AnalysisAdopting new technologies a major challenge for construction industry
Failing to keep pace could result in firms losing business
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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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WebinarsWebinar: flood mitigation strategies
StrategicRISK’s latest webinar in partnership with Zurich considered ways of improving flood mitigation strategies
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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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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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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
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AnalysisEnvironmental damage claims are on rise for hard-hat companies in emerging markets
With roughly $4 trillion of infrastructure waiting to be built around the world, construction companies must now tread carefully as new markets adopt stringent environment policies
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AnalysisHow far can 3D printing take the construction industry?
The potential of the technology has excited the construction industry, with some firms proving that 3D printers have the capability to print houses at the push-button – but what are the risks?
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InterviewsTalent-pinching and building information modelling are top risks for UK construction market
Nigel Hitchborn, group risk manager for one of the UK’s leading construction firms, Shepherd Group, explains what needs to be done to prevent and mitigate these risks
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AnalysisIntegrated supply chains could help construction businesses avoid the next big crisis
An integrated supply chain approach breaks down silos linking up the various approaches to risk and thereby reduces the overall impact and the likelihood of disruption
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AnalysisHow drones will revolutionise the construction industry and put an end to skills shortage
Drones are increasingly taking the strain on construction site and risk managers need to prepare now for a day when robots might be wearing the hard hats on construction sites
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