Tag: Risks
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White House ballroom spotlights historic construction risks
The images of the East Wing demolition at the White House stood in stark contrast to the modest alterations originally floated by the White House in July. When first announced to the public, President Donald Trump said the ballroom project “won’t interfere with the current building” and would sit “near it but not touching it.”…
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How Self-Confidence Encourages Taking Risks
Confidence As A Safety Net You Build Before You Jump People think confidence is a mood that appears right before a big leap. It is more like a safety net you weave long before the jump. You collect small proofs that you can figure things out, and those proofs make risk feel manageable. When the…
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Understanding Construction Contract Insurance Requirements: How to Avoid Costly Gaps and Legal Risks
It is critical for contractors to understand the insurance requirements in construction contracts, as these projects carry very high levels of liability and risk. Construction involves moving variables, dangerous environments and hazardous conditions that can generate serious losses. Risks include fires, trench collapses, accidents and even loss of life. Insurance is essential to protect the…
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Construction Insurance Outlook 2026: How Contractors Can Manage Rising Costs, Labor Shortages and New Risks
Construction business leaders know how quickly market conditions can shift. Tariffs, labor shortages, and inflationary pressures are changing the cost of doing business, while technology and legal risks evolve just as rapidly. In this environment, a “set it and forget it” approach to renewing your insurance policy can leave gaps and create costly surprises. According…
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Gateway 2 ‘roadblock’ risks 1.5m homes pledge, warns CPA
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has warned that the government’s pledge to deliver 1.5 million new homes is at risk unless it fixes severe delays at Gateway 2, the approval system for higher-risk buildings. Gateway 2, introduced under the Building Safety Act 2022, requires developers to secure approval from the Building Safety Regulator before work…
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Can solar panels catch fire? We look at the risks
Solar panels are marketed as a safe, green solution, but what if the very panels on your roof could spark a fire? It’s a risk many homeowners have never considered, yet recent cases prove that although it is rare it is also very much possible. So, how can solar panels catch fire and what’s behind…
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The Risks of Poorly Translated Bids
Your latest TikTok video showcasing that intricate parking-garage mural time-lapse just hit 2.3 million views. Your LinkedIn posts about project milestones are generating serious interest from developers and architects across the country. Your digital marketing strategy is working—perhaps too well. Because here’s what nobody talks about in those “contractors need digital muscle” articles: when your…
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Shockproof Strategies to Reduce Electrical Risks in Fit-Outs
Commercial spaces are all about flow—whether it’s foot traffic in a retail store, data running through server racks, or espresso machines pulling double shifts in a café. But behind the scenes, it’s the electrical systems that keep everything ticking. When those systems are poorly planned or rushed, things go dark—literally and figuratively. That’s why electrical…
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Lytx’s 2025 “Road Safety Report” Reveals Top Driving Risks and Collosion Trends for FLeets
Commercial fleets are seeing higher collision rates but fewer severe incidents, according to Lytx’s newly released 2025 Road Safety Report. Based on over 300 billion miles of driving data across 90+ countries, the annual report highlights the top roadway risks, behavior patterns and key takeaways for fleet operators as they navigate growing complexity on the…
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Lawn Equipment Safety: 6 Common Risks and How to Avoid Them
If you’re doing construction renovations, you’re probably doing it to make the building look more attractive. But in order to do so, you also need to take care of the landscape – starting with the lawn. String trimmers and mowers make yard work faster and easier, but if they aren’t used properly, they can also…