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Risk management in Project and Planning

Civil Engineer Blog

Risk management is activity directed towards the assessing, mitigating (to an acceptable level) and monitoring of risks. In some cases the acceptable risk may be near zero. Risks can come from accidents, natural causes and disasters as well as deliberate attacks from an adversary.

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10 Foundations for Risk Management

Civil Engineer Blog

The Foundations for Risk Management presented herein will be the basis for the tools and other content that the Risk Management Program committee will deliver at the upcoming convocation. The first five Foundations deal […] The post 10 Foundations for Risk Management first appeared on Civil Engineer Blog.

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SGH Names William Bruin Structural Engineering Region Head, West

Civil + Structural Engineer

In this role, he also joins SGHs Executive Committee, which is responsible for the firms management and operations decisions. I am always impressed by his dedication to supporting talent around him and helping our engineers grow into their craft.

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Stantec to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a leading German infrastructure firm

Civil + Structural Engineer

EDMONTON, AB; NEW YORK, NY; BOCHUM, GERMANY — TSX, NYSE: STN Stantec , a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed an agreement to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a 645-person engineering firm headquartered in Bochum, Germany. The terms of the transaction are not disclosed. billion) in 2022.

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HNTB recognized for award-winning construction engineering and inspection services

Civil + Structural Engineer

Professionals deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, and program and construction management. With 110 years of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges.

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Construction Risk Management

Civil Engineer Blog

Risk Management Construction professionals need to know how to balance the contingencies of risk with their specific contractual, financial, operational and organizational requirements. In order to achieve this balance, proper risk identification and risk analysis is required.

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National Safety Month 2024: Top Tips for Risk Management

Safety Services Company

National Safety Month provides a timely opportunity to delve into effective safety and risk management strategies. Building Robust Risk Management Processes Before implementing specific technologies and techniques for a safer work zone, we must first set up a blueprint for a more compliant culture.