Remember that this is a business discussion. You will be graded on content, grammar, punctuation, quality and quantity. In this class, discussion means conversation, or polite debate about a given topic. That is what is expected from each team member.

Link to Bloomberg article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-09-13/construction-companies-make-billions-from-ever-costlier-disasters (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Questions to begin your discussion. These are not exclusive. You are encouraged to add your own thoughts to the discussion.

1. What other forms of physical or financial disaster will create opportunities for entrepreneurs?

2. How can you remain true to your business ethics when competitors are raking in money using dishonest practices?

3. If you can save money on a reconstruction project by eliminating some steps, do you advise the client accordingly or continue based on the original agreement?

4. On rapidly developing coastlines, storms are becoming more common and costly to homeowners, according to the Insurance Information Institute industry group. What impact do you foresee for future residential and commercial development?