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Construction Blueprints Podcast
Hosted by WTW · ENGLISH
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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Safety & loss control: Underwriting healthcare construction projects
Jun 1100:38:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Construction Blueprints, host Keith Lazarchik speaks with Robert Azarian, Head of Loss Control, Willis Construction, about underwriting healthcare construction projects specifically from the safety and loss perspective.
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Uptime excellence: managing construction risk in the data center boom
Apr 1400:22:46Tap to summarizeIn this episode Trent Williams, head of broking, global construction, and Tom Grandmaison, chief client officer discuss how Willis is responding to the rapid growth of digital infrastructure and data centers. Alongside George Haitsch, Technology, Media and Telecom Industry 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 data center risk management, 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 help owners, developers, and investors manage complex, evolving risks over the next three to five years.
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Global Construction Market Update Asia Q1 2026
Mar 300:18:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Construction Blueprints podcast series, our Asia Construction team experts discuss the current state of the construction insurance market in Asia.
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Global Construction Market Update Pacific Q1 2026
Mar 300:11:01Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Construction Blueprints podcast series, 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
Mar 300:11:35Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Construction Blueprints podcast series, 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
Mar 300:18:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Construction Blueprints podcast series, our North America Construction 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
Feb 2500:09:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Construction Blueprints podcast series, our expert Mike Venables discusses the current state of the construction insurance market across Great Britain, Europe and Middle East.
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Building resilience: crisis management in the construction industry
Oct 700:22:06Tap to summarizeCynthia 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
Jul 30, 202500:16:22Tap to summarizeIn 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
May 28, 202500:21:37Tap to summarizeIn 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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