COMMON THREATS/ RISKS TO CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

DESIGN RISKS
This could be in the form of design mistakes or omitted information. This could also be
when plans don’t get done according to schedule.

CHANGE ORDERS
An addition/ modification in the initial design. If not handled properly could cause conflict
with the budget and cause delays in construction.

HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Unexpected accidents during construction that could lead to harm and injury of
construction personnel.

EXTERNAL RISKS
The public could object the construction of a project, new laws and ordinances in the
vicinity may affect the development.

ORGANIZATIONAL RISKS
Lack of experienced workers or a change/ replacement of the team in charge of
construction. It could also mean problems in supply and delivery.

ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS
Natural hazards such as the site being near a fault line or an active volcano. It could
also be Man-made hazards such as the site being alongside a polluted river.

RIGHT OF WAY RISKS

Expiration of permits for temporary construction, as well as mistakes and contradictions
on construction drawings and documents.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT RISKS
Not being able to meet quality standards, as well as errors in project scheduling and
conflicts with project teams.

SUBCONTRACTOR DEFAULT
Failure of sub-contractors to finish their specified task on time or within quality
standards. This could push the project off-track, causing delays and extra expenses.

CONSTRUCTION RISKS
Change in property and material costings, errors and mistakes in building, as well as
changes in technology.

Content Sources:
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