RIESGOS Y SU GESTIÓN EN PROYECTOS DE CONSTRUCCIÓN

Abstract

The increasing size and complexity of the construction projects have added risks to their execution. With the need for improved performance in construction project and increasing contractual obligations, the requirement of an effective risk management approach has never been more necessary, i.e., the successful implementation of construction projects depends on effective management of the key risk factors. An effective risk management involves a four-phase process: identification, assessment, response and monitoring and reviewing. Risk identification is a crucial step in the process because the process of risk analysis and response strategies may only be performed on the identified potential risks. Based on some research studies, this paper presents a classification of critical risks, which are commonly presented in construction projects, according to their origin and the location of their impact in the project. A risk assessment is necessary because it would be difficult, if not impossible, to provide a plan for dealing with all of the identified risks. This paper also provides a review of techniques for risk analysis and risk evaluation. Keywords: risk; risk management; risk management techniques; construction management