This Policy covers civil construction projects above or below ground such as residential and office buildings, hospitals, schools, theatres, roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, airports, dams, weirs, irrigation and drainage facilities, canals and ports. In addition preparatory work at the construction site such as site facilities, excavation and levelling work and temporary structures (e.g. access roads, diversion canals and protective embankments) , Materials to be used, sub-contractors, the purchaser or owner, Parties financing the project can also be covered.
This is an ‘All Risk’ policy covering sudden and unforeseen physical damage to civil projects under construction insured by any cause or peril not specifically excluded under the policy. Important Perils which will be covered include:
- Fire and Allied Perils
- Flood, storm, tempest & cyclone
- Earthquake, fire & shock
- Collapse
- Water Damage for Wet Risks
- Faults in erection/ construction
- Human errors, negligence