If you’ve ever retained a home-improvement contractor, you’ve almost certainly received enthusiastic assurances that he or she is “licensed and insured.” But what exactly does that mean the context of ...

Hurricanes, hailstorms, deep freezes and flash floods are occurring more often, impacting project schedules, budgets and ...

Large scale or “mega” construction projects routinely fail – and sometimes even small and mid-sized projects – costing project owners and governments billions of dollars and sometimes completing years ...

With material costs fluctuating and trade policies shifting rapidly, contractors and owners are forced to make real-time ...

Road construction projects come with a unique set of risks—for those who work on them and those who drive through them. With narrowed lanes, increased traffic, and the prevalence of distracted drivers ...

Residents at the site where a two-storey building under construction collapsed in Itierio, Kisii County on April 6, 2025. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Construction projects are inherently risky, involving ...

Many contractors are excellent builders but are understandably cautious about overextending their balance sheets or ...

As demand for cloud computing and digital storage continues to accelerate, data centers are being built at unprecedented ...

Construction projects are inherently risky, involving complex tasks, heavy machinery, and numerous workers. From design to completion, various hazards exist that could lead to significant financial ...