6 Top Risks For The Construction Industry [SlideShare]
Know the Risks
While the growth outlook for the construction industry continues to remain strong, emerging and existing risks will be a challenge for the industry. Contractors should be aware of the risks to help prevent costly disruptions and delays. Some risks of growing concern include:
- A skilled labor shortage which could lead to costly accidents and injuries.
- Construction defects claims due, in part, to a less experienced workforce.
- Overextension of resources potentially leading to a contractor taking on more projects than they have the capacity to handle.
- Fire due to poorly managed hot work activities or shortfalls in site security.
Understanding the risks and proactively mitigating them is critical to a contractor's ability to succeed in a changing market.
Our construction insurance products and services are designed to meet contractors' unique and challenging exposures. By dedicating underwriting, claim and risk control resources to understanding your industry, we developed a team of experts committed to meeting your insurance needs.
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