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Risk Management

Some Companies Are Shut Out of Minneapolis Light-Rail Extension

Contractors and designers complain about missing the construction phase as new bids are due soon

Scott Van Voorhis

November 28, 2017

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A bid using a company that worked on the design or planning phase will be classed as 'non-responsive.'

Cyber Risk and the 'Biggest Class Exposure We Could Ever Imagine'

Ten Minutes with XL Group’s Michael McGavick on cyber liability, talking machines and the changing liability landscape

November 28, 2017

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An insurance CEO sees big changes ahead for risk and insurance.

Engineering and Construction

Wall Street's Signs for the Construction Industry in 2018

Is wage inflation an under appreciated risk?

Debra K. Rubin

November 21, 2017

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State transportation bid data track positive for next year, but wage inflation in all sector work could be an 'underappreciated' potential risk, analysts say.

Risk Management

Safe Driving: The Struggle to Limit Vehicle and Fleet Losses

Insurers cite accidents and high repair and medical costs

Richard Korman

November 20, 2017

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At a seminar full of contractors and insurance safety professionals, Carl Heinlein asked, “How many of you consider yourselves good drivers?” As if it were a coordinated flag raising, almost everyone raised a hand.

Questions Linger as Canada’s Infrastructure Bank Readies

November 15, 2017

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Industry is unclear how changes in the government's public-private project finance stance will unfold

Viewpoint

Contracting Firms Should Prepare for the Inevitable Crisis

Peter Hillan Susan Shelby

November 15, 2017

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The integrity and reputation of companies may depend upon how well they are prepared to handle a crisis

Companies

Sale of Toronto Contractor Aecon to China-Owned Firm May Be Tricky

Scott Van Voorhis

November 11, 2017

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Canada government will review the proposed $1.2 B deal as it seeks new Chinese trade ties and amid NAFTA talks

Amid 'Fragile' National Economies, Firms Push Robust Strategies

November 1, 2017

Global market experts weigh in on best approaches to boost project leadership and profits, and cut risk and costs

Risk Management

Witness to the Origins of a Huge Nuclear Construction Flop

An inside account from 2010 of events that led to the Westinghouse bankruptcy

Richard Korman

November 1, 2017

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A former Shaw quality-assurance manager saw trouble in 2010.

Power Plant Construction

Is Georgia's Project the Nuclear Revival's Last Gasp?

Scott Judy

November 1, 2017

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The construction, engineering and fabrication issues raised by Christopher Hartz and detailed here by ENR applied to both the Plant Vogtle and V.C. Summer nuclear expansion projects.