Tag: Risks
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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…
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Sharing the Road with Trucks: Risks Drivers Should Know
Whether you’re commuting to work or heading out for a weekend trip, sharing the road with commercial trucks is an everyday reality. These massive vehicles play a huge role in the US economy. They’re in charge of delivering everything from groceries to construction materials. If you’ve been keeping an eye on job ads, then you’ve…
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Delegated Design in Construction: How to Avoid Legal and Financial Risks
Design delegation has become increasingly prevalent in modern construction, encompassing everything from curtain wall systems to precast panels and fire protection layouts. Contractors and specialty subcontractors are frequently expected not only to construct but also to assume responsibility for portions of design. While this model can enhance project efficiency and delivery, it introduces legal complexities…
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Sunflex reveals risks when installing ultra-slim doors
Over the past decade sliding doors have become the default option for homeowners wanting big glazed doors for their extension, renovation or self-build project. As demand has grown, so has the influx of different door systems, with manufacturers chasing slimmer frames to enable almost uninterrupted views out. To achieve those thinner frames, the way the…
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Construction risks losing aspiring apprentices, Seddon warns
Contractor Seddon has revealed that 2,694 people applied for just 20 apprenticeship roles in its latest hiring round, highlighting the lack of placements for people keen to start careers in construction. The figures from Seddon mirror national concerns cited in the CITB Construction Apprenticeships report. According to the report, the UK needs 50,000 additional construction…
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How to manage skin cancer risks on construction sites
In the latest article in our series with the Considerate Constructors Scheme, Desiree Blamey looks at how construction project managers can take more proactive steps to reduce the risk of skin cancer among outdoor workers. Image: Dreamstime. This May, Skin Cancer Awareness Month aims to highlight the importance of preventing skin cancer, a significant threat…
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KPMG rolls out AI-powered tool for mitigating tariff risks
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: KPMG has rolled out a new tool designed to help clients navigate “an increasingly complex trade and tariff landscape,” the Big Four accounting and consulting firm said in a May 1 release. The tool, which…
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How contractors can mitigate the risks of joint ventures
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This feature is a part of “The Dotted Line” series, which takes an in-depth look at the complex legal landscape of the construction industry. To view the entire series, click here. Crews placed the final steel beam atop…
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How Can You Identify and Manage Hidden Risks in Residential Developments?
When it comes to building or buying a home, most people focus on the fun stuff—floor plans, kitchens, and backyard space. But beneath the surface, there are hidden risks that can turn a dream home into a financial headache. Understanding these risks early on is the key to protecting your investment and your peace of…