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DCWC: The experts in risk management

Roads Online

According to Chung, these challenges are often compounded by companies who have inadequate governance and risk assessment processes. Fluctuating material prices due to inflation, currency exchange rates and economic downturns can all affect the financial stability of a construction business.

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Roads Review: Challenges for recycled material use

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This month, we asked the industry’s decision-makers, ‘What are the challenges for greater use of recycled materials in roads and pavements?’ This lack of a system discourages designers and contractors from using secondary materials due to potential risks and liabilities.

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Join us for the Urban Infrastructure Strategy conference!

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Material provided by Quest Events At the Urban Infrastructure Strategy 2024 conference, Federal, State, and Local government officials will meet with private sector leaders to discuss proven strategies and share their insights for improving infrastructure management and community development. Image courtesy of Quest Events.

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Enhancing the I-5

Civil + Structural Engineer

Building retaining walls, sound walls, and a new concrete median barrier and guardrails. Project management firm Hill International (Hill) has played a crucial role in supporting Metro constructing this ambitious project. This lab allows the project team to provide material testing turn-around times needed to keep pace with the work.

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SPA: Setting the stage for sustainability

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Executive General Manager Daniel Orriss and the SPA team are leading this charge. To put this into perspective, according to Sustainability Victoria, more than 500 quarries produce about 500 million tonnes of heavy construction materials every year. Now imagine this impact across all states and territories.

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Understanding the Essential Insurance Requirements for Construction Projects

Building Radar

Insurance plays a crucial role in managing risks and ensuring the successful completion of any construction project. This type of insurance is crucial for projects with higher risk profiles or substantial budgets. It’s a form of property insurance that protects against damage to the structure and stored materials.

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How project controls improves infrastructure project outcomes

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Material supplied by InEight With highly anticipated infrastructure projects getting under way in the U.S. Identifies risks and their causes early on A well-managed infrastructure project will typically have a strong focus on risk management. And it’s going to come down to project controls.