Business Risk
Trust Is Not a Strategy When It Comes to Finding Fraud
By Jennifer Walton
December 4, 2023
While the punch list to complete a construction project may seem long, the truth of the matter is that the punch list for protecting that pr...
Finance
Business Risk
Fraud Finds Its Footing on Construction Jobsites
By Salvatore Schibell
September 7, 2023
Fraud is an ongoing concern in the construction industry. It's a harsh reality where opportunities and motivations often converge, creating ...
Business Development
Business Risk
Renting Your Construction Equipment Could Minimize Your Economic Risk
By Chris Johnson
July 27, 2023
Rising rates and today’s economic climate are fueling record increases in the rental and leasing markets in construction equipment. The Nort...
Economy
Business Risk
Heavy Equipment
Vehicles
Building on New Risks: Construction in the Age of Greening
By Blanca Berruguete
January 31, 2023
Fire and explosions remain the No. 1 cause of construction and engineering insurance claims, accounting for 27% of the value of insurance cl...
Risk Management
Insurance
Business Risk
Apple’s Recent Privacy Changes Impact Social Media Advertising
By Scott Frey
October 24, 2022
Direct-to-consumer businesses that previously relied heavily on Facebook as a way to target and advertise on the social media giant are now ...
Business Development
Business Risk
Seven Strategies for Contractors to Insulate Against Cost Increases and Mitigate Financial Risks
By Jill Masur
October 11, 2022
This year is likely to witness the highest construction cost increases in years. CBRE projects a 14.1% year-over-year increase, compared to ...
Finance
Accounting
Business Risk
Taking Stock
By Patrick Fallon
August 4, 2022
The recently signed U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is expected to infuse $550 billion into the transportation, broadband, utili...
Business Development
Accounting
Taxes
Finance
Back to Basics: Now’s the Time for Contractors to Revisit Their Risk Profile
By Randy Dombrowski
July 19, 2022
As we approach the second half of 2022, the construction industry continues to shift. From supply chain disruptions and inflation to a pande...
Risk Management
Business Development
Business Risk
Business Intelligence
Out of the Black
By John Drentlaw
May 5, 2022
Even if you previously weren’t familiar with the term “black swan event,” you’ve likely become intimately familiar with what one looks like ...
Economy
Business Risk
Design-Build Poses a Greater Risk to Contractors Than Conventional Delivery
By David Pacifici
April 26, 2022
Design-build delivery carries much greater risk to a contractor than conventional project delivery methods. Chief among these risks is the p...
Project Management
Project Delivery
Risk Management
Business Risk
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