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Business continuity for construction companies and SRO members

In construction, missed deadlines and problems with contractors and supplies hit the project budget and the company's reputation. We look at how business continuity helps construction companies and members of self-regulatory organisations (SROs).

Updated: 28 June 2026 · Author: Evgeny Telenkov · ≈ 6 min read

Key risks in construction

  • Missed deadlines and budget overruns on large projects.
  • Contractor risks: a contractor walks away, goes bankrupt or does poor-quality work.
  • Disrupted deliveries of equipment and materials.
  • Problems during installation and commissioning.
  • Regulatory requirements and the liability of SRO members.

How business continuity helps

BCM turns these risks into specific plans: what to do if a contractor drops out or a delivery fails, and how to keep key processes running and meet obligations to the client. The basis is a business impact analysis (BIA) and a business continuity plan (BCP) tailored to construction.

  • Backup contractors and suppliers for critical work.
  • A plan for switching over and communicating with the client during a disruption.
  • Managing project risks to the schedule and the budget.

For SRO members, systematic work on risk and continuity is also a way to show clients and partners that they are reliable.

Frequently asked questions

Why does a construction company need a continuity plan?

So that a supply failure, a contractor walking away or another disruption does not stop the project. Backup options and the steps to take are known in advance. This protects the schedule, the budget and the relationship with the client.

Is this only for large developers?

No. Even a small contracting firm benefits from having backups for critical work and a plan in case a key partner drops out.

Business continuity for the needs of your industry

Start with the assessment: it takes into account critical processes and recovery times. Then we will choose a format, from a programme for your team to a turnkey system.

Evgeny Telenkov
Director, Business Continuity Practice · PhD in Economics · Academic Director and Chief Examiner
Best Risk Manager of Russia 2020 (RusRisk). Built business continuity at Nornickel from scratch. Author of more than 30 continuity plans. Worked in the risk functions of Beeline, Rosneft and EY. Chief Risk Officer of a USD 20 billion petrochemical megaproject. Deputy Chair of Rosstandart Technical Committee 010 “Risk Management”, co-author of six GOST R standards. Author of the ERGP and SAFE programmes.
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