Recorded live at the 2024 IRMI Construction Risk Conference, host Jason Reichl sits down with Adrian Pellen, Managing Director & Co-Leader of NFP's North American Construction & Infrastructure Group. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Adrian leads NFP's construction and infrastructure team across the U.S. and Canada, bringing deep expertise in risk management and insurance solutions for complex construction projects.

In this special IRMI episode, Jason and Adrian explore the intersection of technology, risk control, and productivity in construction. They discuss how the industry is moving beyond traditional contractual controls to embrace technological solutions, the impact of AI on risk assessment, and the future of infrastructure development in America. Drawing from his extensive background, Adrian shares insights on how technology is revolutionizing risk management in construction.

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Podcast Host: Jason Reichl 

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 - Intro and Adrian's background
• 01:30 - Evolution of risk controls in construction
• 02:30 - McKinsey report on construction productivity
• 03:30 - Technology as an enabler amid labor shortages
• 05:30 - AI and data integration challenges
• 07:30 - COI compliance as a risk indicator
• 09:20 - The broker's evolving role in technology
• 12:30 - NFP and Aon partnership insights
• 14:00 - Infrastructure spending outlook
• 16:30 - Managing talent crisis and project costs
  
  

Episode Resources:

• NFP Construction & Infrastructure
• TrustLayer
  
  

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