Hierarchical Risk Communication Management Framework for Construction Projects

Abstract

Risk, as an effect of uncertainty, is associated with every human activity. Like any other industry, construction companies are eager to reduce the uncertainty of reluctant events. A well-planned risk communication system could contribute to the success of a construction project. A proper announcement protocol could be a mitigating lever for identified or unidentified risks during planning and monitoring processes. This research aims to present a risk communication management system (RCMS) for construction companies involved in large projects. The proposed model includes a step-by-step communication procedure considering the authority level within the organisational hierarchical structure. The model aims to remove the ambiguity of risk communications during the construction process under uncertain conditions. It leaves no or little room for the emergence of unplanned risks. The proposed communication structure has been implemented in GRC cladding construction projects, and the risk communication time and response have been significantly improved.

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“…The typical management risk framework is appropriate, consisting of scope establishment, risk identification, analysis, response planning, execution, and monitoring (Alhawari et al, 2012). Effective communication (understood as the process of obtaining and sharing risk information) is particularly an important part of risk management and assessment (Mansour et al, 2023). The main influencing factors are environmental, geopolitical, economic, and technological.…”