Strengthening Communication to Reduce Risk in Construction 

The Weitz Company’s Vice President of Risk Management, Maria Matamoros, recently joined Grace Herrera, Director of Product Management and Customer Success at MindForge, and Kevin Coe, Director of Risk Management at Danella Companies, for a panel discussion at the 2025 IRMI Construction Risk Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. The session focused on strengthening communication to reduce risk in construction, highlighting the importance of real-time connection and effective communication for safety, quality, and productivity in the construction industry.

Many in Risk Management often overlook communication breakdowns, but these lapses can cause costly incidents and increase claims exposure. The discussion focused on strategies to strengthen frontline communication and mitigate these risks. 

Representing The Weitz Company’s perspective as a General Contractor, Maria shared insights into managing multi-trade complexity and maintaining clear communication across diverse teams. Attendees left the session with practical strategies to identify and close communication gaps, enhance field visibility, and reduce risk at every level of their operations.