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• Enterprise Risk Management in International Construction Operations
• Construction Enterprise Risk Management
• A case study of enterprise risk management implementation in Malaysian construction companies
• Construction
• Extended Enterprise Risk Management
• Enterprise risk management and compliance in 2022: top trends
• 3. Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management

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Enterprise Risk Management in International Construction Operations

The benefits of enterprise risk management ERM have been discussed often among construction business owners, yet many contractors still struggle with implementing ERM plans in their companies. In addition to mitigating risk, ERM provides significant value to the strategic development and execution of business plans.

With many managers already aware of the relevant risks in the contracting, highway and heavy construction industries, owners must ask themselves these questions: What value does ERM provide my business, and how does it enable a better perspective about longer-term risks?

To get the most value from an ERM plan, contractors must pay close attention to five key benefits. Increased Consistency and Communication. ERM enables companies to better collect and assess risk by sharing all company risk data and organizing it into consolidated evaluations. With the standard terminology and conceptual framework of these evaluations, a company can implement more consistent practices that improve coordination among various layers and departments. Concerns about confidentiality, propriety and job security often cause risk communication to lag.

As a result, information relative to strategic risks—risks related to the achievement of corporate objectives and plans—is not shared across department lines. By definition, ERM includes everyone in the company. An ERM plan addresses the problems associated with overworked contractors who might be unwilling to share risk responsibilities across departments, instead choosing to shoulder the entire task themselves.

Companies must educate all employees about the areas of risk that could affect the company and how these risks are managed. When employees better understand the potential risks of faulty equipment, unsecured supplies and old protective gear, they are more likely to take advantage of the communication network inherent to ERM.

Enhanced Reporting ERM supports better structure, reporting and analysis of risks. Risk dashboards—which consolidate risks across the company—enable executives to make better decisions relative to risk thresholds, appetites and tolerances. A better categorized system of reporting allows for different types of reporting to take place, all following specific classifications. Ultimately, ERM reporting efforts enhance the strategic decision-making capabilities at all levels.

Improved Focus and Perspective of Risk Data ERM can identify and assess key performance indicators regarding risks as well as quantify risk factors and tolerances. The use of key risk metrics and measurements further improves the value of reporting and analysis.

Factors for the construction industry may include an economic slowdown, increased competition or the failure to retain top talent. While a contractor is busy building a reputation for getting jobs done right and on time, these factors may not receive the attention they deserve. ERM models also permit more comprehensive views of risk.

Traditional risk practices focus on the perspectives of mitigation, acceptance or avoidance. Effective ERM processes provide a framework to evaluate risk as an opportunity to increase competitive positions and exploit certain market conditions. More Efficient Coordination of Regulatory and Compliance Matters Financial institutions, sureties, regulatory examiners and financial statement auditors—in addition to other contractors—will begin to inquire, test and leverage monitoring and reporting data from ERM programs.

Since ERM data involves monitoring controls and mitigating factors relevant to various risks across the company, this information can provide an effective means for reducing the effort and cost to understand the risks within a company.

Cost-Effective Management of Risks Through ERM, a contractor can consolidate disparate risk management functions and better manage market, competitive and economic conditions. Construction-related companies can use ERM data and reporting to more effectively coordinate with project owners and customers, better manage investment decisions with their financial institutions and make more timely decisions regarding opportunities and potential pitfalls.

By potentially reducing the time and cost of risk management and by streamlining monitoring and reporting functions, ERM can reduce the cost of existing processes for contractors. Although initially difficult to enact, ERM pays off in terms of lowering risk while providing savings and increased sustainability for the company.

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Construction Enterprise Risk Management

JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it. Metadata Show full item record. Abstract Lately, enterprise risk management ERM is an emerging topic, which has attracted the worldwide attention. All organizations around the world recognize the importance of risk management regardless of their size or industry as it has been a response to the volatile environment.

A case study of enterprise risk management implementation in Malaysian construction companies

The goal in all risk management initiatives is to not only reduce the probability of bad things happening but, more importantly, to discover opportunities the process uncovers. ERM is mature in the financial, insurance, and energy industry but not in the construction industry Hoyt and Liebenberg ; Muralidhar ; Wu and Olson , Zhao, When Hwang and Chen did research on risk management in the construction industry, they found that construction industry respondents did not adequately understand risk management benefits when compared to the IT industry respondents. When evaluating risk management techniques, practitioners need to consider the multiple facets behind managing MILCON projects and programs. To ensure that compliance requirements are met, and to get the most out of construction projects and programs, new ERM techniques directly related to construction need to be implemented. Figure 1. MILCON construction challenges are further exacerbated by the lack of adequately trained staff, as well as competition with other large construction projects and programs. The construction industry's reputation when it comes to risk management is unacceptable, even considering that large construction projects often fail to complete on time and within budget Hwang et al. Although risk management in terms of cost, schedule, and performance is defined and taught at the Defense Acquisition University DAU, , Stuban, , the current Enterprise Risk Management ERM system either does not work or is not being fully implemented.

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As American professional baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once observed, "It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future. That being said, we do not guarantee that our predictions for will come true, but we do believe that using predictions based on data analysis to plan for the future will help your business, no matter how the future actually turns out. With that in mind, we have identified the top five risks the construction industry needs to be aware of, and actionable ways you can help mitigate those risks. As with any transfer of power, great change is expected as U. President Joe Biden steps into office.

Extended Enterprise Risk Management

This paper discusses enterprise risk management and shows why it is important to civil engineers. Its three component parts are strategic risk management, project appraisal and operational risk management. Enterprise risk management is holistic and complex. It is best carried out within a structured framework, enabling each person involved to play their part. The aim is to accept risk at appropriate levels for the risk tolerance of the business as a whole and to manage risk efficiently in ways which will optimise the chances of overall business success.

Enterprise risk management and compliance in 2022: top trends

A solid approach to enterprise risk management or ERM is essential for any organization to succeed in its ongoing business operations. Identifying significant risks and implementing appropriate responses to these risks are the two fundamental aspects of enterprise risk management. These responses may include internal control procedures or other risk prevention activities like acceptance, tolerance, avoidance, termination, transference, and sharing of risks in terms of a joint venture or something similar. Given the rate at which the global business environment is changing, the volume and complexity of risks affecting an enterprise are rapidly increasing. At the same time, boards of directors and senior executives are expected to provide more effective risk oversight.

3. Risk Management and Enterprise Risk Management

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Contractors and subcontractors are facing an unprecedented mix of pressures that threaten financial predictability and project schedules across their organization. The pandemic has worsened the labor crisis and supply chains are tighter than ever. These risks require an enterprise-wide approach to ensure all areas of risks are covered and nothing goes undetected. The pandemic has also forced the construction industry to digitalize at a much faster pace making inspections take place remotely, hindering worker accountability. It is also more important than ever to stay on top of insurance claims. At Advancing Construction Enterprise Risk Management you will learn how to implement a cohesive enterprise-wide risk management program and effectively identify and deal with all of these risks.

Front page » Solutions » Enterprise risk management. Enterprises must be able to understand the changing nature of risk to reduce uncertainty and respond effectively. External risks can impact the company's operations in varying ways, but the internal functions of an organization can also generate different risks. However, risk management solutions often fail to engage with all divisions and professionals within an organization.