Risk Management

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Commentary on Labor Shortages

How A Contractor Saved The Day On A Troubled Florida Condo Project

August 21, 2019

Enough isn’t said about general contractors on rocky, out-of-control projects who take the lead in solving problems they didn’t create.

Risk Management

Construction Prequalification: When Project Paths Go Through Electronic Gates

Third-party prequalification platforms that gather key bidder information irritate some

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Jonathan Barnes

August 15, 2019

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New tools have brought fresh frustrations related to fairness and cost, say bidders.

Virtual design and construction technology

Contractors Increase Use of In-House Design to Better Manage Project Demands

Jim Parsons

April 3, 2019

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Contractors increase their use of in-house design to better manage project demands

Reducing Turnaround Scope on Capital Projects

Houman Payami

April 3, 2019

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Applying sensible techniques to reduce turnaround scope is a sure way to cut overall project costs

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Fast-Growing Ohio Contractor Defaults On Projects

Jonathan Barnes

March 25, 2019

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Palmetto Construction Services had made Inc. Magazine's list.

Risk Management

Report: Floods of Digital Project Data Can Create Illusion of Control

Richard Korman

March 7, 2019

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The two sides of technology and the management of large, complex projects.

Risk Management

How Texas' Uncommon Law Is Different on Design Defects

The state's subcontractors and suppliers are looking for a legislated change

Scott Van Voorhis

Richard Korman

February 6, 2019

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With land surveys, contractors often expect some information will be missing. But how much?

NYC Contractor Navillus Sails on After Chapter 11

Richard Korman

January 24, 2019

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Trouble appears to be over between Navillus, one of New York City’s biggest contractors, and five building trades unions.

Risk Management

Why Designers Should Not Be Held to Higher Legal Responsibility

Beware fiduciary responsibility, warns Lockton's Karen Erger, because it doesn't fit construction

November 26, 2018

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The architect or engineer, under the professional standard of care, is not required to be perfect or guarantee the outcome of a project.

Hurricane Florence's Approach Has Contractors Scrambling

A major wind and rain event expected to affect a vast region

Jim Parsons

September 13, 2018

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Storm preparations to secure construction sites and ensure storm drainage will perform in active project areas have contractors and agencies hustling from South Carolina to northern Virginia

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EVENTS

Webinar

6/5/19 to 6/5/20

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Contact: Lauren Whitaker

PANEL: Predictive Analytics Strategies for Construction Risk Reduction

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Streaming LIVE from FutureTech 2019 | People are eager to see what data-digesting algorithms can find to analyze in order to make predictions and improve business practices. What will predictive analytics mean for the future of construction planning and execution? Our panel from firms in design, contracting and risk management will explore the answers.

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9/24/19 to 9/24/20

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You Can’t Stop What You Can’t See: Visibility and Construction Risk Management

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Technology that gives managers better visibility about what’s happening on the job site in near real-time, gives them tools to spot and mitigate inefficiencies and risks before they become disruptions or expensive calamities. Project tech specialists will share how technology is helping to improve management’s ability to see what’s going on, while there’s still time for corrections to enhance production, profits, and safety.

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10/24/19 to 10/24/20

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Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Lessons in Project Communication: Public Outreach and Crisis Management

Both public outreach during a project and crisis management when something goes badly wrong requires communication with the public. What are the strategies for each? What are the similarities? What are the differences? In this webinar, industry insiders will discuss keys to forming a communication structure during the public outreach phase of a project.

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