Construction Today Vol 22 Issue 4 | Page 25

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tyRedefining risk for today’ s construction organizations

Risk has long been synonymous with safety. But limiting the conversation to physical harm leaves construction organizations blind to the broader threats that derail schedules, drain budgets, damage reputations, and disrupt operations.

From escalating regulatory fines to workforce productivity gaps and chronic schedule overruns, these less visible risks carry real consequences. In an era of rising complexity and shrinking margins, construction leaders need a more expansive view.
Risk is no longer just what hurts your people – it’ s anything that undermines your ability to deliver, predictably and profitably.
Redefining risk beyond safety
One customer said it best:“ When I see a messy site, I know the job likely won’ t finish that day.”
That observation captures how risks compound: a cluttered site poses a safety hazard, threatens delivery timelines, and invites quality issues. Risks aren’ t isolated; they stack.
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