construction industry risk News

Construction Industry Faces ‘New Age’ Risks Along with Strong Growth Outlook

The global construction industry’s risk landscape will be transformed by radical changes in design, materials and processes as the industry enters a sustained period of strong growth. The post-Covid-19 growth will be driven by government spending on infrastructure and the …

Study Shows Need for Drug Programs for Construction Workers at Risk

Construction workers are more likely to use drugs than workers in other professions, finds a study by the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research at NYU College of Global Public Health. The study, published in the journal Drug and …

QBE Adds Inland Marine Property Coverage for Construction Risks

QBE North America is continuing its inland marine product expansion with the launch of The Solution for Builder’s Risk, a comprehensive policy offering with coverages tailored for construction projects. Features of this new product include capacity up to $250 million …

New York Forms Task Force to Probe Corruption in Construction Industry

New York’s building boom has spurred the formation of a task force to probe corruption in the construction industry after a worker was killed earlier this year. The task force of prosecutors and inspectors was announced Wednesday after two men …