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The impact of high-rise construction in Australia

Marsh explores the key risks surrounding high-rise construction in Australia and how to avoid costly losses and delays through an appropriate risk management and insurance strategy.

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Skylines have undergone a rapid evolution in Australia in recent years. During this period, trends affecting high-rise construction have changed as dramatically as the landscape itself.

Marsh has set out to identify the key risks surrounding the construction of high-rise buildings in urban areas and how costly losses and delays might be avoided.

This report covers key areas including:

  • How factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, ESG and cyber risks are impacting owners’ and developers’ plans
  • How a tightening construction insurance market has made placements more challenging, particularly for complex projects and those involving extensive fit-out works to existing buildings
  • An analysis of the Australian high-rise buildings pipeline
  • A review of specific risks to high-rise buildings, including escaping water and fire risks, terrorism, rail, proximity to third parties, environmental liability and delay

Sky-high risk: The impact of high-rise construction in Australia

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