Risk Management: Brick by Brick

AI and Risk: How Highwire is Changing Construction Safety

Mar 19, 2025

34:58

In this new, limited series of Risk Management: Brick by Brick, Jason Reichl sits down with Dave Tibbets, Chief Safety Officer at Highwire, for Episode 4 of ‘The Power of AI in Risk.’ Dave shares his journey from environmental science to becoming a leader in construction safety, offering insights into how Highwire empowers asset owners and general contractors to move beyond traditional risk transfer into a proactive, technology-driven approach.

Learn how continuous monitoring, data-driven insights, and AI are transforming the construction industry’s ability to predict, mitigate, and manage risks effectively.

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Podcast Host: Jason Reichl

Executive Producer: Don Halliwell

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Intro
02:50 - What it Really Meant to Manage Risk
9:00 - The Importance of Continuous Engagement
15:50 - Creating a Culture of Reporting
21:51 - The Role of Technology in Risk Management
29:20 - The Future of Insurance in Construction
32:50 - Encouraging New Talent in the Industry

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Previous guests include: Seth Hausman of Kraus-Anderson Insurance, Matthew Meyer of The Horton Group, Diana Rich of Foundation Building Materials, Christy McHenry of Suffolk Construction, Mark Rieder of NFP, and Cory Mangum of Primoris Services Corporation.

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