6 Technologies Impacting Construction Defect Risk
Technological innovations can provide construction companies with safety, productivity and risk management. Learn about Travelers construction insurance.
Innovation: we dig deep
The safety, productivity and profitability of your jobs can be improved with innovative technologies. Because construction is so complex, you need a deep understanding of the risks to know which innovations can help add value to your business. There is no substitute for knowledge and hands on experience — which is exactly why, at Travelers, we roll up our sleeves and dig deep.
Whether we're on-site or off, Travelers construction specialists dig deep using our vast industry experience, innovative thinking and a thorough test-and-learn methodology to develop, evaluate and implement the innovative capabilities that can offer real value to your business.
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Innovations and new technologies in construction are advancing more rapidly than ever.
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But how do you know which ones can help you improve job site safety and build your business? Whether we're on-site or off, our construction specialists
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dig deep
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using our vast industry experience, innovative thinking, and a thorough test and learn methodology to develop,
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evaluate and implement the innovative capabilities that can offer real value to your business. For starters, Travelers Risk Control professionals delve
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into the potential benefits and risks of wearable devices to support job site safety.
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We're one of the few providers that uses an AI-assisted ergonomic assessment tool to help our specialists gauge the risk of strains and sprains on your site.
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What about conducting surveys for job site safety? Travelers Risk Control consultants can meet with you on-site
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or we can meet virtually, offer recommendations, and direct you to resources from our customer portal to help you
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manage your exposures in real time.
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Or we can evaluate damage by rising above your job site using drones and geospatial Intelligence.
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To help identify potential ground vibration risks from construction equipment to nearby structures,
we created a proprietary app called ZoneCheck®.
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We also have an Industrial Hygiene Lab that can help you assess exposures that could lead to occupational illnesses. Plus, the forward-thinking forensic specialists in our Forensic and Digital Forensic Labs dig deep to keep you abreast of loss trends that could affect your job sites.
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And if you do suffer a loss? Travelers’ Forensic and Digital Forensic Labs can provide technical support to help our Claim Department determine the cause of the loss.
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If the loss goes into litigation, we can defend your brand, business and reputation by using advanced attorney analytics.
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And that's just scratching the surface. Travelers specialists can go deep on many of the technology questions and concerns that matter most to you. We can help you find the right solution to help keep you moving in the right direction.
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TEXT: Ready to dig deeper? Talk to your Travelers representative today. travelers.com/constructioninnovation
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