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Construction Industry Risk Management

Zurich Resilience Solutions provides expert construction risk management in the UK. Discover practical solutions for site safety, property risk, climate resilience, cyber security, and compliance.

Discover Construction Risk Management

The UK construction industry is changing rapidly. Projects are more complex, regulations are stricter, and new risks are emerging all the time. Effective construction risk management is essential to keep your people, property, and reputation safe. Zurich Resilience Solutions is your trusted partner for practical, data-driven risk solutions, helping UK construction businesses predict, prevent, and respond to every challenge.

Common Construction Risks in the UK

Zurich Resilience Solutions brings you decades of insurance and claims experience. Our deep knowledge and data help us truly understand the risks you face in construction and spot future trends. Construction projects face a range of significant risks. Here are some of the most common:

  • Financial Risks
    Unexpected price increases for materials, equipment breakdowns, or delayed payments from clients. For example, global supply chain disruptions and tariffs can lead to soaring prices for steel and lumber, putting sudden pressure on construction budgets.
  • Schedule Risks
    Construction delays can be caused by weather, labour shortages, or equipment malfunctions. A bridge project in a mountainous region, for instance, might be held up for weeks due to prolonged snow or rain that prevents key tasks like concrete pouring.
  • Safety Risks
    Without proper hazard assessment and safety protocols, the risk of injury or even fatality on a construction site is high. For example, roofing work done without adequate fall protection can result in accidents.
  • Legal and Regulatory Risks
    Projects may be exposed to legal action or fines due to contract breaches, building code violations, or environmental non-compliance. A company that begins work without securing the right permits might face costly project shutdowns and legal consequences.
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Legal and liability risk management
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Health and safety risk management
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Our Capabilities

We support a broad spectrum of construction projects, including buildings, infrastructure, mining, energy, and industrial developments. From initial planning and enabling works to testing, commissioning, and operational readiness, our team is equipped to assess risks and provide guidance throughout the construction lifecycle.

Our Reach:

Our Construction and Energy Risk Engineers are based in the UK and around the world. This global presence allows us to combine international expertise with local insight, ensuring your project benefits from best practice wherever it is located.

Our People:

Our risk engineers bring extensive industry experience and technical qualifications to every project. By working closely with claims specialists and underwriters, we deliver tailored and effective solutions for your business.

Our Services:

We offer a comprehensive suite of risk management solutions to help you tackle current and emerging risks:

  • Training: Customised sessions, delivered on-site or remotely, to meet your business needs.
  • Support and advice: Expert guidance on risk mitigation and regulatory compliance, including documentation reviews and construction industry insights.
  • Gap analysis and assessments: Sector-specific reviews with clear, prioritised action plans.
  • Risk assessments: Identify and manage risks for today and tomorrow.
  • Bespoke consultancy days: Flexible support for specific issues, projects, or one-off queries.
  • Bespoke risk programmes: Fully customised packages to improve safety and reduce accidents.

Risk resources for the construction industry

Download risk resources aimed at the Construction Industry and its risks.

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Motor fleet risk management

Keeping your vehicles and drivers safe is key in construction. Zurich Resilience Solutions can help you spot risks, make sense of your fleet data, and put smart plans in place. With the right support, you’ll have fewer accidents, less downtime, and a fleet that’s always ready for the job.

Protect your drivers and vehicles

Protect your construction operations

Prepare your organisation for the future of risk. Contact Zurich Resilience Solutions UK to arrange a consultation to help you manage construction industry risks, no matter the cause.

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Learn about construction risks

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