The ALS Group Risk Management Articles

The global outbreak of the Ebola virus not only has long term social ramifications but economic ones as well.   Recently, this issue has become more and more prevalent on construction projects in developing nations.    When a local government considers a substantial construction project it is expecting certain economic outcomes to follow. In light of the Ebola crisis, risk managers of construction companies and material supply companies must now factor into their budgets the real likelihood of a project being delayed or shut down even after a substantial amount of funds have been expended.  A recent WSJ article, “Mining Projects Take Hit From Ebola Crisis”,  spoke about how major mining efforts

Construction accidents occur far too frequently, often due to inadequate safety measures. Earlier this month, an independent contractor was fatally struck by a falling tape measure at a new Jersey City high- rise. As reported here, by NJ.com, both OSHA and the building department of Jersey City will now be conducting investigations into the matter. Given the high rate of pedestrian foot traffic in the area, the parties involved should consider themselves lucky that it was not a bystander that was hurt.