Description
Understand global risk dynamics in the construction sector through GlobalData’s Construction Risk Index (CRI) a structured composite measure of risk exposure across markets and sectors. This market risk intelligence report helps you anticipate threats, benchmark vulnerability and refine strategy in an uncertain environment.
Built on GlobalData’s proprietary construction intelligence platform, trusted by Fortune 500 companies and leading governments, this report blends data-driven insight and sector expertise to support risk-aware decision making.
What you’ll find in our Construction Risk Index (CRI) report
- Construction Risk Index (CRI) Scores & Trends: Composite risk ratings for major countries and regions, with time series and forecasted changes.
- Key Risk Drivers: In-depth analysis of inflation, material price volatility, labour constraints, supply-chain disruption, geopolitical tensions.
- Regulatory & Environmental Risk Assessment: Evaluation of compliance shifts, environmental regulation, legal exposure and carbon transition pressures.
- Financial & Contractual Risks: Insights into interest rate pressures, credit defaults, cost overruns, contractual liabilities and exposure stress.
- Sector & Regional Vulnerabilities: Mapping of high-risk segments (e.g. infrastructure, residential, commercial) and high-risk geographies.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies: Best practices used by market leaders to manage CRI scores, including contractual structuring, cost buffers, supply diversification.
- Benchmarking & Comparison Tools: Rank your projects or markets against global peers using CRI for relative risk assessment.
Why does this report matter?
The Construction Risk Index (CRI) provides clarity in an industry where uncertainty can derail projects and investments. You benefit from:
- Assessment of 91 global markets to gauge country-level construction risk in both developed and emerging economies.
- Comparative risk benchmarking across political, economic, market and financial dimensions that directly affect project outcomes.
- Quarterly updates delivering both current conditions and forward-looking risk assessments.
- Practical relevance by identifying risks that may delay, disrupt or prevent projects, protecting you from costly failures.
- Credibility and depth through integration of international statistical data, GlobalData’s proprietary projects database and expert judgement from in-house economists.
Who should read this Construction Risk Index (CRI) report?
This report is essential for:
- Contractors & Project Managers seeking to integrate CRI awareness into bids, budgeting and contract terms
- Investors & Lenders assessing credit risk or exposure in construction portfolios using CRI as a gauge
- Risk, Legal & Compliance Teams focused on regulatory, contractual and environmental risk assessment
- Suppliers & Material Producers wanting insight on regions or sectors with heightened supply-chain risk
- Government Agencies & Regulators aiming to monitor sector risk, make policy adjustments or improve oversight
- Senior Executives (Strategy, Finance, Operations) needing to align corporate direction with risk exposure
How you can use our Construction Risk Index (CRI) report?
This report helps you:
- Identify high-risk markets or segments using CRI scores before entering new geographies
- Develop risk mitigation strategies informed by quantified risk indices and scenario analysis
- Benchmark your exposure against industry peers and global risk norms using CRI
- Inform investment, procurement, and contract negotiations with structured risk insights
- Adapt supply chain, scheduling and financing plans to address projected vulnerabilities
- Strengthen resilience across compliance, safety, and financial planning in volatile conditions
For example, a contractor might reject or reprice a bid in a high-CRI market; a lender could limit exposure in countries with rising CRI; a materials supplier may prioritise contracts in lower risk regions.
In a climate of heightened uncertainty, reliable risk intelligence is your strategic advantage. Equip your team with GlobalData’s trusted insights and data-driven analysis to navigate challenges and make informed decisions across global construction markets.
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