Tag: risk
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Government’s plans to build homes in ‘Europe’s Silicon Valley’ at risk of subsidence before work even begins
Thousands of new homes planned for construction in the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor could face serious subsidence risks, potentially leaving future homeowners with uninsurable properties, experts have warned. The Government’s plan to build 4,500 homes in the region, part of a wider drive to tackle the housing crisis, is now under scrutiny as geological concerns come…
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What you should know before buying a house in a flood risk area
Some 6.3 million homes in England are located in areas at risk of flooding, according to Environment Agency data published in December 2024. And with the number of properties under threat growing UK wide, there’s plenty you should know before buying a home in a flood risk area. A warmer atmosphere along with factors such…
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Addressing the Risk of Trenching and Excavation Site Cave-Ins
With construction projects, there are multiple risks to consider when on a jobsite. Let’s look at two of the most dangerous jobs—trenching and excavation. In 2022, 39 people died while doing trenching or excavation work in the U.S., according to the Department of Labor. That number is more than double what it was in 2021.…
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The IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) Is Going Virtual
Registration is now open for the IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC), which will be presented as a virtual event. Attendees will have access to two days of live-streamed sessions focused exclusively on the unique risk management challenges faced by construction companies and the nuances of properly insuring those exposures. “The health and safety of our attendees is our top priority,” said IRMI…