Engaging with risk

Publication C747

CIRIA, 2014
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Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

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Publication

Abstract

Discusses factors which can enable or constrain risk management and looks at developments, techniques and application in risk management. Other topics explored include: risk governance, risk culture, risk language and communication, risk connectivity and risk complexity.

Author

Lewis, L. et al

History

Based on research project 995. A companion to: Special Publication 125 Control of risk: a guide to the systematic management of risk from construction (2012 reprint) (CIRIA, 1996).

ISBN

9780860177524

Subjects

  • Cost planning and control
  • Health and safety
  • Legal issues and management
  • Building costs
  • Project management
  • Site management
  • Special subject areas

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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