Risk Management

Risk Management

 

Navigating jobsite risks is an integral part of construction management. AGC’s Risk Management Department employs a comprehensive approach, aimed at not only identifying and analyzing potential sources of construction risk but also equipping contractors with the tools and knowledge needed to safeguard their projects and businesses. Explore our dedicated sections on Safety & Labor, Energy & Environment, Contracts & Law, and Risk Financing & Construction Data to discover how AGC can support your risk management program.

Also check out AGC’s Hot Topic Resource Library for papers, reports, and other resources on surety, insurance, and other risk transfer options for projects, along with protocols and procedures for managing business and operational risks in construction.  

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Safety & Labor

  • Accidents and injuries
  • Mental health and wellbeing
  • Untrained workers
  • Subcontractor prequalification
  • Jobsite hazards and threats

Energy & Environment

  • Natural disasters
  • Climate change
  • Permitting approval and delays
  • Jobsite pollution

Contracts & Law

  • Contract obligations & risk allocation
  • Flow down and work scope
  • Payment, indemnification & damages
  • Dispute resolution and mitigation  
  • Design liability and defect claims

Risk Financing & Construction Data

  • Insurance and surety bonds  
  • Materials costs and supply chains  
  • Construction spending, employment
  • Subcontractor default
  • Inflation and interest rates
  • Uncertain project funding, delays, and cancellations

Hot Topic Resource Library

AGC’s Construction Risk Insights

Delivered every third week of the month, AGC’s Construction Risk Insights newsletter brings you the latest AGC updates aimed at advancing risk management strategies and maximizing project success in the construction industry. (TIP: Members can sign up for an AGC newsletter by updating their member profile. Click the SUBSCRIBE box below, log in as an AGC member, and then select the Member Publications Tab from your profile page.)

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Upcoming Events

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AGC meetings on surety bonding and construction risk management provide unique opportunities for industry thought leaders to convene regularly. Through plenary sessions, breakouts, and roundtable discussions, attendees engage in dialogue on the latest developments and the lessons learned across the construction, surety, and insurance industries.

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Meet the Team

Leah Pilconis
General Counsel

Crystal Yates
Program Coordinator, Risk Management

Kevin Cannon, CSP, ARM
Senior Director, Safety, Health & Risk Management

Nazia Shah
Senior Director, Safety & Health

Spencer Phillips
Counsel, Regulatory & Litigation Advocacy

Liza Hall
Counsel, Construction & Insurance Law

Melinda Tomaino
Senior Director, Environment & Sustainability

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