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Risk Management
Fixing construction’s payment problem
In October of last year, Ontario became the first…
Project loss insurance: Timely innovation in the face of economic uncertainty
The construction sector is amongst the riskiest sectors of…
The power of co-mingling data to more effectively manage risk
Throughout the economy, data is becoming the lifeblood of…
Managing risk at an anxious time
While teaching a risk management course in January, Anne…
What are the top risks facing the construction industry?
While infection control is currently a top priority on…
A cautionary tale about making all risk management decisions based on data
The more I read the collective writings of Nassim…
Contractors should take steps to maximize surety credit as COVID-19 threatens to toughen market
COVID-19 has disrupted work on job sites coast to…
As construction contends with COVID-19, the forced shift to cloud technology offers a silver lining
Technology has become pervasive on construction sites, but with the pandemic forcing non-essential staff off-site it’s more important than ever
The impact of pandemic on construction’s supply chain: A new risk profile
There are many risks in today’s dynamic construction economy.…
Addressing risk allocation with collaboration
For those of you who aren’t familiar with the…
Ontario begins safety blitz inspections, focusing on construction sites
Ontario workplace inspectors are launching a safety blitz focusing…
2020 Construction Forecast: Positive momentum to continue, but industry needs to embrace change
A steady stream of building projects in most regions…
Is tech forcing the built world to evolve its procurement models?
Unlike the manufacturing industry, where environments can be tightly…
Keeping score: How Toronto’s Bespoke Metrics is standardizing data and helping to de-risk construction
The tech company’s prequalification tool lets GCs vet subcontractors to ensure they’re capable of taking on various aspects of major projects
The level playing field assumption: A ‘go or no-go’ cautionary tale
Your construction company is about to bid what you…
Doing things differently: Getting ready for prompt payment and adjudication
The Striking the Balance Report, delivered back in 2016,…
Handling big data has become a significant challenge for construction firms. AI is helping them cope
Much of the popular discussion about artificial intelligence (AI)…
Firming in the construction insurance market
To manage risk, you and your company draw on…
Asset management comes to North America
The construction industry is moving towards a more integrated…
Connecting the dots between technology and capital
You may have noticed that a number of articles…
