About the Event 

Design Risk Management (DRM) is a term being more frequently used and its practical implementation often a conundrum to designers. 

There are publications addressing DRM – some are lengthy reads, some involving a bureaucratic approach. Is there a singular approach to DRM and should the implementation of DRM be complex? The presenter believes the answer to both these questions is ‘no’ and ‘not necessarily’, respectively. 

The presenter has set out a concept for DRM that is applicable to all designers; and hopes that through this presentation designers can assess how they address DRM throughout their design process, identify aspects for improvement and have the confidence to set-out their approach to DRM when challenged. 

Having a proactive approach to DRM is also a fundamental requirement as construction projects adopt evolving digital applications and ever more mandated digital information sharing (BIM). 

The concept being presented supports the CDM duties of a designer and can also be adapted to support the role and duties of the Principal Designer.

About the speaker

Peter Nicholas - PremTech LTD

Peter Nicholas is an Engineering Safety Consultant at Premtech Ltd and actively supports the HSE’s BIM4Regs Working Group.

Peter is passionate about reducing risk and improving health and safety performance throughout the asset lifecycle, achieving such through the proportionate and dynamic use of risk information and safety leadership.
Peter started his career in civil engineering design before moving into site and project management, working for both contractors and clients in the management of major and complex projects.

Peter is a strong advocate of effective design risk management and has developed many tools and techniques that actively influence Inherently Safer Design outcomes.

Cost

Members: Free of charge

Non-members: £10.00