Articles Tagged with ''construction risk management''

Out of Bankruptcy, Texas Toll Road Begins Reconstruction

September 20, 2017

Jordan Foster Construction will break ground on a $60-million reconstruction project next month on SH 130, in central Texas, to fix cracking and heaving problems along the 41-mile roadway.

Investor Conference Airs Aborted Indiana P3 Risks

Jeff Yoders

September 20, 2017

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Continued construction risk in public-private partnerships was a key topic for financing experts on a panel hosted by investment firm D.A. Davidson as part of its annual investor conference.

Public Works

Harrisburg Sought Support Before Ruinous Incinerator Retrofit

Investigations cite role of engineering firms' opinions and study

Jonathan Barnes

Richard Korman

September 20, 2017

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When former Harrisburg, Pa., Mayor Stephen Reed (D) and his aides set out to retrofit the city’s aging incinerator in late 2000, the project spun out of control over the coming years, enlarging the debt the city owed on the facility to $300 million and sinking Harrisburg into financial ruin.

How an Owners' Project Manager Can Smooth Collaboration

Kenneth Rubinstein John Tocci

September 20, 2017

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As the construction industry has moved toward more collaborative forms of project delivery, many owners have begun engaging outside professionals who are known as owners project managers (OPMs).

Insurance

After Hurricane Harvey, What Will Your Builders' Risk Policy Pay For?

The deductible and the payout depend on the definitions

Scott Van Voorhis

September 6, 2017

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Contractors will be looking to their insurance coverage to pay for any damage.

Accidents

Why Fear is Good When It Comes to Ladder Safety

Doing a simple job on a house is fraught with peril

Jonathan Barnes

September 6, 2017

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It's when you stop being scared that you screw up, I remembered.

Risk Management

How High Will Penalties Be For Long-Delayed Edmonton Bridge?

Acciona and Pacer Corp. face penalties for Walterdale Bridge

Scott Van Voorhis

September 5, 2017

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The delay was two years long on an important piece of the city's infrastructure.

Risk Management

Falling Tools and Materials Exact Toll From Construction Workers

A recent study shows the range of the "struck by" hazard category

Richard Korman

September 5, 2017

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The "struck by" category includes vehicles and equipment, but all falling objects are dangerous.

Artificial Intelligence Advances To Improve Construction

Andrew Rink

September 5, 2017

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The tech world is counting on construction professionals not only to keep informed about new technology but also to use leading-edge solutions to tackle intractable problems.

Construction Risk Management

Will AIA's Revised Contract Options Prompt More Insurance Coverage?

Richard Korman

Scott Van Voorhis

August 16, 2017

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In revising its standard form agreements, AIA calls out as optional additional coverage that could be added to builders' risk policies.

Live: July 16, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT We'll address the current state of the construction market as we reach the halfway point of 2026. ENR invites three top forecasters asking them to share their views on the market prospects for the industry at midyear, both nationally & regionally, in the midst of these unique challenges.