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The article discusses the increasing trend of legal system abuse as a driver of general liability claims in the construction sector. Factors such as social inflation, nuclear verdicts, and the devaluation of money contribute to inflated jury awards. The use of tactics like the Reptile Theory and third-party litigation funding also play a role in driving up costs. To mitigate this risk, businesses can implement good risk management practices, such as using security cameras to deter fraud and conducting thorough incident investigations. Regular claims review meetings and involving all stakeholders, including insurance carriers, can help identify high-cost claims and resolve them faster. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the Walabot DIY device from Vayyar Imaging Ltd. that uses radio-wave technology and can detect objects through non-metallic surfaces, in construction projects.

The article offers information on the World of Concrete show held in Las Vegas, Nevada, in February 2015. Topics include views of Teresa Prisbrey, director of marketing at the firm Preview Radar Systems, on the making of alarms by the firm for the mining industry, exhibition of the construction equipment firm Caterpillar's TL1055D telehandler, and telehandlers required by the infrastructure business Balfour Beatty.