Identifying, Assessing and Mitigating Project Risks Training |Smart

Overview

Why Attend

Effective Construction Risk Management is what allows project teams to anticipate problems before they escalate, protecting cost, schedule, and reputation across the life of a project. This training course gives participants a structured, practical approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating risk on construction and infrastructure projects, moving risk management from a compliance exercise to a genuine driver of project success.

Participants will learn how to build and maintain a live risk register, apply proven methods for evaluating project uncertainty, and develop practical mitigation strategies that reduce exposure without stalling progress. The course also connects risk management to broader compliance requirements and governance structures, helping participants embed risk thinking into everyday project decision-making rather than treating it as a standalone activity.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

Identify the key sources of risk on construction and infrastructure projects
Build and maintain an effective risk register throughout the project lifecycle
Apply qualitative and quantitative methods to assess project uncertainty
Prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and project context
Develop and implement practical mitigation strategies
Align risk management practices with compliance requirements
Establish governance structures that support consistent risk oversight
Communicate risk information clearly to project stakeholders and leadership

Target Group

Project and construction managers responsible for risk oversight
Risk managers and risk engineers
Planning and project controls professionals
Contract administrators and commercial managers
Compliance and governance professionals on construction projects
Consultants and client-side teams managing project risk exposure

Course Outline

Foundations of Construction Risk Management

Understanding risk in the context of construction and infrastructure projects
The risk management process across the project lifecycle
Roles and responsibilities in managing project risk

Identifying Project Risks

Techniques for identifying risk across scope, cost, schedule, and safety
Sources of project uncertainty and where they typically arise
Engaging stakeholders in risk identification

The Risk Register

Structuring and maintaining a risk register
Categorizing and prioritizing risks
Keeping the risk register a living project tool

Assessing Risk

Qualitative risk assessment techniques
Quantitative methods for evaluating project uncertainty
Assessing likelihood, impact, and interdependencies between risks

Mitigation Strategies

Developing practical mitigation and response plans
Balancing risk mitigation with project schedule and budget
Monitoring the effectiveness of mitigation actions

Compliance and Governance

Aligning risk management with regulatory and contractual compliance
Establishing governance structures for risk oversight
Reporting risk to leadership and external stakeholders

Practical Application

Case studies in construction risk management
Building a risk-aware project culture
Lessons learned from real project risk events

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Nov, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Dec, 2026

English

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Dec, 2026

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2027 Schedule & Fees

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Jan - 4 Feb, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Mar, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

7 - 11 Mar, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

2 - 6 May, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Jun, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

6 - 10 Jun, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

1 - 5 Aug, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Sep, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Sep, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

31 Oct - 4 Nov, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Dec, 2027

English

Per participant USD 2,900

5 - 9 Dec, 2027

Arabic

Per participant USD 2,900

Identifying, Assessing and Mitigating Project Risks Training Course

Overview

Why Attend

Course Objectives

Course Outline

Schedule & Fees

2026 Schedule & Fees

2027 Schedule & Fees