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Construction Management: Managing Risk

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Overview

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Learn the basics of risk management for construction projects, including identifying, controlling, and managing risk.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • No risk, no reward
  • What you need to know
1. Introduction to Risk Management in Construction
  • Defining risk
  • The role of the construction manager
  • Risk vs. project type
  • Risk vs. project delivery method
2. The Risk Management Process
  • The process of risk analysis
  • The risk analysis matrix
  • Risk analysis examples
  • Establishing a documentation system
  • Methods of controlling risk
  • Understanding risk transfer
3. Challenges and Solutions
  • Managing scope
  • Managing subcontractors and suppliers
  • Managing safety
  • Avoiding third-party claims
  • Improving communication
  • Suggestions for leveraging technology
  • Mitigation through permits and checklists
  • Understanding complicated versus complex
  • Manage schedule risk with lean
Conclusion
  • Beyond identifying, assessing, and managing risk

Taught by

Jim Rogers

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