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Acar, E, Wall, J, McNamee, F, Carney, M and Öney-Yazici, E (2008) Innovative safety management training through e-learning. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(03), 239–50.

Bishop, J, Bouchlaghem, D, Glass, J and Matsumoto, I (2008) Identifying and mplementing management best practice for communities of practice. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(03), 160–75.

De Blois, M and De Coninck, P (2008) The dynamics of actors' and stakeholders' participation: an approach of management by design. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(03), 176–88.

Elmualim, A A and Govender, K (2008) Communities of practice in UK large contracting firms: contrasting application and non-utilized merits. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(03), 149–59.

Lou, E C W and Goulding, J S (2008) Building and construction classification systems. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(03), 206–20.

Low, S P and Chia, W H (2008) Middle management's influence on the effectiveness of ISO 9000 quality management systems in architectural firms. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(03).

Zou, P X W, Redman, S and Windon, S (2008) Case studies on risk and opportunity at design stage of building projects in Australia: focus on safety. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 4(03), 221–38.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: safety; risk assessment; design stage; building project; construction management
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: http://earthscan.publisher.ingentaconnect.com/content/earthscan/aedm/2008/00000004/F0020003/art00006
  • Abstract:
    The aim of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the context, practice, benefits and critical success factors in assessing safety risks and opportunities at the design stage of building projects in Australia. Through case studies and interviews, it is found that the assessment and management of risks and opportunities at the design stage of building projects in relation to safety issues could be effectively implemented with a number of benefits including safety performance improvement through the `think tank' processes (safety knowledge sharing and application), buildability check, value management and quality improvement. It is suggested that this method could be promoted to the construction industry.