ABSTRACT

This book demystifies risk analysis and enables decision makers to improve the quality of their judgements by providing more realistic information on which to base decisions. With a practical approach, minimising jargon, mathematics and academic references, the author provides practitioners with clear descriptions of the nature of risk and risk attitude. He also describes techniques of analysis and assesses their strengths and weaknesses.

chapter 1|24 pages

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES IN PROJECTS

chapter 2|10 pages

UNDERSTANDING PROBABILITIES

chapter 3|20 pages

FORECASTING: PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS

chapter 4|14 pages

RISK ATTITUDE

chapter 6|2 pages

CASE HISTORIES AND WORKED EXAMPLES

chapter 6|1 pages

1 INTRODUCTION

chapter 6|4 pages

2 THE GOH KEE CONSTRUCTION CO.

chapter 6|4 pages

4 AN UNDERGROUND RAIL TUNNEL USING MERA

chapter 6|5 pages

5 SOUTH CHINA LAND RECLAMATION

chapter 6|7 pages

6A BRIDGE OVER THE THAMES

chapter 7|8 pages

SOFTWARE FOR RISK ANALYSIS

chapter 8|7 pages

GOOD PRACTICE IN RISK MANAGEMENT