Articles

Large-scale construction projects, often spanning years and demanding significant capital, rely heavily on external financing from banks, private equity, and other financial institutions. For decades, a critical hurdle in securing this funding has been the inherent risk of delay. To mitigate this, a specialised insurance product—historically known as Delay in Start-Up (DSU) which provided initially coverage for……

Construction delays are a fact of life in the built environment. Whether it’s a power plant, a factory, or a hotel, construction projects rarely go exactly as planned. While some delays are minor, others can have significant financial and operational consequences. Understanding the nature of these delays and how to manage and recover from them……

Renewable energy has been a source of energy for thousands of years and has been successfully utilized by humans. Most common sources of renewable energy include, but are not limited to, solar, wind, hydro, etc. with hydro energy being most widely used in the world. As of 2024, about 24% of electricity was generated by……

The increasing use of captive insurance programmes has shifted the role of forensic accountants from a reactive to a proactive one. John Savage from Captive Insurance Times speaks with MDD’s Amanda Guire and Dave Robinson about the unseen dangers of business interruption and how businesses can prepare for the unexpected. How has the increased use……

Much has been said in recent times about the ever-increasing need for greater energy supply to meet the growing demand from power-hungry technologies like data centers, artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs). But how are we faring in the face of this increased demand? This article summarizes recent developments and attempts to posit where……

The global energy industry is undergoing a dramatic shift as traditional refining processes evolve to meet the burgeoning demand for petrochemicals while contending with price volatility and environmental mandates. Navigating Global Energy Market Fluctuations The energy sector is no stranger to volatility, although globally Natural Gas (NG) prices have stabilized over the last few years,……