Risk Management Risk management in construction is designed to plan, monitor and

control those measures needed to prevent exposure to risk. To do this it is necessary to

identify the hazard, assess the extent of the risk, provide measures to control the risk
and manage any residual risks. Read an overview on risk management. Construction
Risk Management Process The image below shows a risk assessment procedure and
illustrates the concept of residual risk, that is, those risks that have not been identified or
that remain/persist following risk control measures. Adapted from Cooke & Williams,
2004, p73 Construction Risk Logs Construction projects use risk logs that are similar to
those in other industries, but may assess time and cost impact without controls and also
include actions on residual risks. The risk identification will look at generic risks that
apply across all projects, risks specific to the project in hand and risks that remain
despite the controls put in place (residual risks). An example risk log template is shown
below. Item Description Impact Without controls Controls Residual risk Action H M L
Time Cost Other Figure 2 Cooke and Williams, 2004, p74. Risk Register Templates to
download Construction Risk Register - FREE Download Project Risk Register Template
- generic risk register suitable for any project Checklist of 30 Construction Risks Risk
Assessments Risk assessments are carried out in a controlled and thorough way
following a set process. Risk assessments for health and safety risks are a statutory
requirement under the management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and a
typical assesment might follow these steps: Risk assessment step Example risk 1.
Identify the hazard Deep drainage excavation in bad ground 2. Identify who or what
might be harmed Pipelayers in trench 3. Evaluate the risks arising from the hazard High
risk of collapse 4. Determine the control measures or Risk Mitigation required Use steel
trench drag box Read more on Risk Mitigation. 5. Evaluate the remaining risks & any
risks caused by the control measures Risk of crushing/injury from excavator bucket.
Risk of falling materials. 6. Record the findings of the risk assessment Fill in risk
assessment sheet. 7. Make contingency plans for the residual risks Prepare safety
method statement based on risk assessment. Supervisor to give task talk. Permit to
work required. Banksman working with excavator. 8. Review and revision Monitor site
operations and modify risk assessment where necessary. Hold further task talk if
method statement is changed. Figure 3 Cooke and Williams, 2004 p76. More detail on
risk assessment and the risk assessment process. Risk Types in Construction
Construction risk is greatest at the earliest stages of the project starting with the choice
of procurement route. There are numerous procurement routes that construction
projects use each with a different balance of risk either towards the client or the
contractor. For example client-led design and build puts the weight of the risk on the
client and the design phase whereas contractor finance or PFI puts the weight of risk
firmly on the contractor through the design and construction phases. See Risk Transfer
as a risk mitigation strategy. Client risks Client risks are around cost time and quality.
Risk management considerations for the client may include: Feasibility risk - the
decision to go ahead backed up by a robust business case, considering options and
presenting the preferred solution. Design risk - deciding the level of control to keep over
design and therefore the level of risk that remains with the client in terms of design.
Funding risk - ensuring funds are available to pay the contractor and avoiding the risk of
contractor insolvency. Commercial risk - the impact on income and profits if the new
asset (building) is not delivered to time, cost or quality. Contractor risk For contractors
the biggest risk is around the tender stage when commitments are made to a price and
a timescale. Margins can be lost if the bill of quantities is not accurate. Subcontractors
may not stand by their quotes and work may be more expensive than estimated if the
choice of construction method turns out not to be suitable. Health and Safety risks
Statistics show that on average two people die every week on construction sites, but
that 90% of these deaths could have been avoided (Cooke & Williams, 2004, p83).
Health and safety risk is managed through legislation directly and indirectly related to
construction including the Construction (Design and Management Regulations 1994 and
the Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996. A health and safety
plan is required for all but the smallest of projects and it is an important means of
communication throughout the project. The Approved Code of Practice (HSE 2001)
gives guidance concerning the contents of the health and safety plan and explains the
responsibilities of those who have duties under the regulations. Fire risk in construction
projects Fire risk is always present on construction sites and the Construction (Health,
Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 require contractors to take measures to prevent
risk of injury from fire, provide and maintain fire-fighting equipment, and instruct people
in the use of the equipment. Contracts provide for insurance of the works during
construction including fire. A Joint Code of Practice, Fire Prevention on Construction
sites specifies that a site fire safety plan must be developed by the principal contractor.
Adherence to the code is a contract condition in some standard forms of contract used
in the construction industry. The Top 50 Business Risks and how to manage them! 20
Common Project Risks - example Risk Register Checklist of 30 Construction Risks
Construction risk management - references Brian Cooke & Peter Williams, 2004,
Construction Planning, Programming and Control, Oxford: Blackwell Publishing. Fire
prevention on construction sites: The joint code of practice on the protection from fire of
construction sites and buildings undergoing renovation Building Employers
Confederation (1992). Health and Safety Executive (HSE), 1996 A Guide to the
Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1996 (Leaflet Packs) Health and
Safety Executive (HSE), 2007. Managing Health and Safety in Construction 2007: CDM
2007: Approved Code of Practice (Legal) Office of Government Commerce (2002),
Managing Successful Projects with PRINCE2: 2009 Edition, London: TSO. The Projects
Group PLC, 2006, Risk Management Overview, Sutton: The Projects Group plc.

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