Risk Management
Risks to the delivery of the capital programme are being minimised by Boroughs using a range of measures from the following:
- the use of a rigorous project management approach for all significant projects
- use of consultants to provide additional support as required for scheme development.
- area and specialist studies to identify suitable schemes.
- scheme development over an 18-month period to allow time for consultation and change.
- integrated schemes developed with a number of facets that appeal to a wider range of stakeholders.
- development of reserve schemes to ensure that if there are problems other schemes can replace them.
- regular reviews of the development of schemes.
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road safety audits as part of scheme design -
COPECAT cycle audits as part of scheme design. - appropriate
consultation and information processes used to ensure all stakeholders, the public, businesses, and specific interest groups, are involved. - close working between scheme development, design and implementation with written briefs and use of change control procedures.
- close co-operation and communication with private sector companies, such as ECI (Early Contractor Involvement), to give greater certainty and accuracy to forecasts; and partnering arrangements to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to deliver schemes to programmes.