How are technology projects changing the dynamic in the construction insurance marketplace?
Construction Blueprints Podcast
Release Date: 01/12/2024
Uptime excellence: managing construction risk in the data center boom
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In this episode Trent Williams, head of broking, , and Tom Grandmaison, chief client officer discuss how Willis is responding to the rapid growth of . Alongside George Haitsch, Leader they outline Willis’s global capabilities and how the firm connects construction, operations, and technology risk to better support clients. The episode explores key topics including , insurance capacity, energy and power dependencies, and the impact of AI on digital infrastructure. The conversation also highlights Willis’s eight point risk framework and the importance of a coordinated global approach to...
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Global Construction Market Update Asia Q1 2026
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In this episode of the , our experts discuss the current state of the construction insurance market in Asia.
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Global Construction Market Update Pacific Q1 2026
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In this episode of the , our experts discuss the current state of the construction insurance market across the Pacific region, i.e. Australia and New Zealand.
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Global Construction Market Update Latin America Q1 2026
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In this episode of the , our experts discuss the current state of the construction insurance market across the Latin America region. Note: This episode was recorded in Spanish to reflect the local context of the LATAM market, but an approximate transcript translation is available on our web site in English to support our global audience.
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Global Construction Market Update North America Q1 2026
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In this episode of the , our team experts discuss the current state of the construction insurance market.
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Global Construction Market Update Great Britain, Europe and Middle East Q1 2026
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In this episode of the Construction Blueprints podcast series, our expert Mike Venables discusses the current state of the market across Great Britain, Europe and Middle East.
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Building resilience: crisis management in the construction industry
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Cynthia shares real-life experiences—from CEO deaths to site fatalities—that shaped Bernards’ updated crisis response plan. Within this episode, our experts discuss how Bernards built a culture-aligned framework featuring site and corporate response teams, a comprehensive risk register, and a Quick Reaction Guide (QRG) for fast decision-making.
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Insuring the future: perspectives on emerging Small Modular Reactor technologies
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In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Gemma Tait, Head of GB Construction, is joined by Kate Fowler, Global Head of Nuclear, to explore small modular reactors (SMRs). Within this episode, our experts discuss what makes nuclear construction unique and challenges faced by insurers and the industry. From determining who holds primary responsibility for insurance obligations, to understanding how limits may vary across different SMR developments, the conversation also examines major supply chain hurdles like sourcing nuclear fuel and managing skilled labor.
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Top construction cyber risks: safeguarding projects from data breaches
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In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Jessica Rasulo, leader of the New York Metro Construction Industry vertical, is joined by Jason Krauss, Cyber and E&O Thought & Product Coverage Leader at FINEX North America, to explore the most pressing cyber risks facing the construction sector - including how to protect projects from data breaches. Within this episode, our experts discuss the role of AI in cyber risk management, the impact ransomware attacks have had on the construction industry, essential internal security practices companies should adopt, and much more.
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How renewable energy is transforming construction projects?
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In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Bill Creedon, Global Head of Construction, is joined by Rupert Mackenzie, Global Head of Natural Resources, to explore the current state of renewables – the future, the evolving opportunities and the changing market dynamics.
info_outlineSince 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 and they are going to be repositioning a lot of the major technology players’ entire supply chain and distribution model. The construction industry has quickly adapted to the changing demands and requirements of these mega projects. In the insurance marketplace, we are seeing capacity being both provided by domestic markets and international markets as they see it as a great opportunity to support this rapidly expanding sector.
In this episode of Construction Blueprints, Bill Creedon, Global Head of Construction, is joined by George Haitsch, Technology, Media and Telecom Industry Leader, as well as Jennifer Cate, Senior Construction Casualty Leader, and Edward Holland, Lead Technology Broker. Learn more about the 2024 outlook of the technology sector and the mega projects which are impacting the construction industry.