Construction Blueprints Podcast

Jan 29 2025 18 ep. 29 mins 2
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Welcome to the Construction Blueprints podcast series which captures conversations from around the global construction industry. In the podcast we discuss the latest risk management and insurance trends as well as issues facing the construction industry. You will hear from a wide range of WTW experts who will talk with industry colleagues and construction leaders debating global topics that can expand your knowledge and provide you with an engaging perspective on the industry.

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Navigating latent defect insurance for developers and owners

Jan 29 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of Construction Blueprints, our experts dive into the world of latent defect insurance, exploring its benefits in the wake of high-profile contractor demise and how it can protect developers and owners. They also discuss the best time to secure a latent defect insurance (LDI) policy and the extra safeguards it provides against contractor insolvency.

The nuclear renaissance: exploring the rapid evolution of nuclear energy in today's marketplace

Dec 18 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of Construction Blueprints, our experts discuss the evolution and opportunities presented by nuclear energy in global decarbonization efforts amidst the growing needs to power data centers and artificial intelligence technologies. Within this episode hosted by Tom Grandmaison, Chief Client Officer – Construction, panelists Gary Rodrigues, Nuclear Lead, and Joe Hur

The financial impact presented to the construction sector deriving from the transition to a lower carbon economy

Sep 02 2024 24 mins  
In this episode of Construction Blueprints our experts discuss the financial impact presented to the construction sector deriving from the transition to a lower carbon economy. Within this episode Maria and Will focus on some of the significant financial risk and opportunities being presented to the construction industry through this transition period, their insight provides useful

The impact of physical climate on construction projects

Jul 22 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of Construction Blueprints our experts discuss the impact of climate change on the construction industry. Our Climate Practice leaders focus on the most significant climate-related risks for construction projects and provide useful perspective on what construction companies can do to incorporate climate change considerations into their long-term planning. In this e

Modular construction and project cargo insurance

May 07 2024 30 mins  
In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Iris Chan, Head of Corporate Risk and Broking, Hong Kong & Macau and Executive Director, Construction Hong Kong & Macau, is joined by Mike Wyatt, Associate Director, Global Marine, International Trade & Logistics. Our experts take a deep dive into the what is modular construction, the drivers behind its significant growth, the associated

Episode 4: The use of Naloxone as a potential life saving practice in the construction industry

Feb 29 2024 14 mins  
Some construction sites might falsely believe that since narcotics are forbidden at the work site, this just simply shouldn't be a problem, or they might even think that having Naloxone might make people feel more of a sense of license that they can misuse narcotics at or near the workplace. In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Jonathan Oppenheim, North America Regional Con

The shifting dynamics of natural catastrophe coverage

Jan 30 2024 24 mins  
The economic and societal impacts of secondary perils has become a concern for risk managers following a year dominated by extreme weather conditions, wildfires, droughts and floods. Beyond economic damages, numerous disasters in 2023 highlighted the need for a proactive approach to risk identification, mitigation and adaptation. In this episode of Construction Blueprints, John M

How are technology projects changing the dynamic in the construction insurance marketplace?

Jan 12 2024 30 mins  
Since the CHIPS Act of 2022, the activity in the technology sector has seen a significant increase. Undoubtedly, the global chip shortage in 2021 and 2022 disrupted a lot of supply chains and it caused subsequent product shortages in many industries. Naturally, the size of tech projects has mostly impacted the construction industry. These mega projects will take years to complete a

Professional liability market trends and their impact on construction projects

Jan 08 2024 27 mins  
Professional liability (PL) markets have experienced dramatic changes in recent years and the construction industry was significantly impacted by those shifting market conditions. In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Maria Sanchis, Global Construction Broking Leader, Roberto Felipe, Client Management Director, and Cynthia Olinger, North American Construction Professional

The importance of protecting your intangible assets as part of the construction project lifecycle

Nov 08 2023 34 mins  
Historically, the construction industry has been behind compared to other industries in terms of embracing technology. But things are changing, and construction companies are starting to utilize technology in a variety of different ways and creating their own intellectual property, their own solutions, leveraging technology in a variety of different ways. By definition, intangible