For general, prime, and subcontractors, managing risk effectively can mean higher profits, lower operating costs, increased morale, and cashflow that works smarter on your behalf. As part of your advisory team, M.D. Manouel’s Construction Risk Division (CRD) can show you how.


While the commercial, industrial, and residential construction industries have rebounded from the financial crisis, margins have generally remained tight. As a result, some firms are seeking new sources of revenue and profitability. Meanwhile, a shortage of skilled labor and risk of subcontractor default are of huge concern.

M.D. Manouel’s Construction Risk Division helps you assess risks and opportunities and uncover ways to use working capital more efficiently. We measure your firm’s appetite for risk, recommend solutions that meet your needs, and take your program to market knowing the best markets for the best structure and pricing.

We always look to the bottom-line outcome for a better risk. Our objective is to lower costs and provide peace of mind, which translates into enhanced margins and a stronger balance sheet for your organization.

Large General Contractors

Large general contracting firms are especially vulnerable to multiple risk challenges, including subcontractor default and claims management, job-site safety, surety credit and contingent capital, and in-house design liability.

Our Construction Risk Division can help you manage those risks by providing the following services:

  • Subcontractor default insurance claims consulting.
  • Claims advocacy.
  • Claims inventory workout.
  • Contract surety.

Project Service Providers

For contractors and construction companies that provide services for project owners, subcontractor default and claims, job-site safety, surety credit and contingent capital, and in-house design liability lead the list of risk-management challenges.

We can help you manage those risks by providing the following services:

  • Risk alignment and insurance purchase strategy for owners.
  • Project-specific risk alignment and insurance strategy.
  • Construction insurance purchasing.
  • Subcontractor default insurance claims consulting.
  • Claims advocacy.
  • Claims inventory workout.
  • Contract surety.

Engineering and Construction Firms and Construction Managers

Every day, large engineering and construction firms, global contractors, national homebuilders, and construction managers face numerous risk issues. Among them: subcontractor default and claims, job-site safety, surety credit and contingent capital, and potential liabilities related to in-house design services.

Our Construction Risk Division can help you manage those issues by providing the following services:

  • Subcontractor default insurance claims consulting.
  • Claims advocacy.
  • Claims inventory workout.
  • Contract surety.