Avoiding Death by a Thousand Claims
When discussing risk in construction, the focus
often falls on catastrophic events. In reality, most budget overruns and
schedule disruptions stem from smaller, preventable losses that quietly add up.
This session reframes construction risk management by spotlighting how “nuisance” losses—like theft, temporary power failures, water intrusions, or weather-damaged materials—can erode profitability over time. Through real-world examples, it will demonstrate how proactive strategies are addressing these exposures before they escalate.
Modern tools such as IoT sensors, jobsite audits, and targeted loss control planning will be showcased, with case studies illustrating how connected technology is being used to detect humidity spikes, shut off water remotely, track unauthorized access, and prevent damage in real time.
For those tired of seeing avoidable losses chip away at project success, this session delivers practical tools, frameworks, and stories to stop the bleeding and protect both timelines and margins.
This session reframes construction risk management by spotlighting how “nuisance” losses—like theft, temporary power failures, water intrusions, or weather-damaged materials—can erode profitability over time. Through real-world examples, it will demonstrate how proactive strategies are addressing these exposures before they escalate.
Modern tools such as IoT sensors, jobsite audits, and targeted loss control planning will be showcased, with case studies illustrating how connected technology is being used to detect humidity spikes, shut off water remotely, track unauthorized access, and prevent damage in real time.
For those tired of seeing avoidable losses chip away at project success, this session delivers practical tools, frameworks, and stories to stop the bleeding and protect both timelines and margins.
Speakers:
Doug Ware, Senior Vice President of Risk Management, Suffolk Construction
Eric Davis, Executive Vice President, Howden US Construction
Bret Bush, EVP and Co-Founder, Insight Risk Technologies
This session is being brought to you in conjunction with the AGC 2026 Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management Conference.