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Management of risk
Published June 2015
Effective from 25 September 2015
The aim of this guidance note is to provide a reference point for professionals on the discipline of risk management.
This guidance note provides details of the general principles of risk management and provides practical applications and considerations for successful implementation.
This guidance note covers:
- key principles of risk management
- response/mitigation strategies and
- risk identification techniques.
This is part of RICS' Black Book, which is a collection of technical practice documents that covers all processes throughout the construction project life cycle. The documents are essential development tools for junior professionals working through their APC and useful guides to best practice for more experienced professionals.
A project is currently underway to review and update the Black Book content with the aim of producing a comprehensive new edition. Expected to publish in 2025, the new Black Book will comprise an overarching global professional standard, accompanied by practical guidance material.