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1.16: Risk Management

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    Learning Objectives

    After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

    • Understand the concept and core definitions related to risk management approaches for building construction projects.
    • Identify the different types of risk management instruments used to manage project risks.
    • Define the main types of insurance and bonds that owners, designers, and constructors may use on a project, along with understanding the frequency of use.

    The Risk Management Process

    Bonds and Their Application in the Delivery Process

    Insurance and Their Application in the Delivery Process

    Review Questions

     


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