Risk management: The factors affecting civil engineering and construction process

Globalization and technological turbulence increase uncertainty and risk, which leads to the pressure on engineering and businesses. In addition, worldwide, technology change and risk, disaster risk and climate change are emerging topics. The presence of risk exists in all human activities and systems which means it is an inevitable part of business, and in many areas, it is necessary to provide confirmation of the implementation of appropriate risk management processes, especially considering the volume of data that is provided and processed in business processes. The purpose of this research is to identify the factors which may have positive effects on risk management in civil engineering. Three civil engineering specialists were chosen for interviews for a study on risk management issues in construction engineering. In this research, ۱۵ engineering, ۶ external, ۱۸ internal, and ۸ organizational and managerial aspects of risk management have been identified through interviews. The research results have identified the main causes of accidents that may pose a risk. The identification of these factors can be used in order to formulate a strategy for the selection of civil engineers, construction technology, construction materials, employers, and contractors, as well as insurance companies.

Keywords:

Risk management , civil engineering , external risk , internal risk , organizational and managerial risk