Real Estate
May 6, 2003
Imagine the Worst to Create the Best Solutions
BY BRYAN C. JACKSON A company's rise or fall may depend on its ability to cope with the "shock and awe" of disaster. Most companies focus on avoiding the traditional risks of construction: cost overruns, delays and defects. Now companies also must plan for war and terrorism in addition to earthquakes and extreme weather which can destroy projects or their supply lines.
BY BRYAN C. JACKSON
A company's rise or fall may depend on its ability to cope with the "shock and awe" of disaster.
Most companies focus on avoiding the traditional risks of construction: cost overruns, delays and defects. Now companies also must plan for war and terrorism in addition to earthquakes and extreme weather which can destroy projects or their supply lines.
Crisis-planners should identi...
A company's rise or fall may depend on its ability to cope with the "shock and awe" of disaster.
Most companies focus on avoiding the traditional risks of construction: cost overruns, delays and defects. Now companies also must plan for war and terrorism in addition to earthquakes and extreme weather which can destroy projects or their supply lines.
Crisis-planners should identi...