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Construction Risk Register Template

A free risk register template for construction projects. Track project risks with likelihood/impact scoring, mitigation actions, risk owners, and status tracking.

What is a Construction Risk Register Template?

A risk register (also called a risk log) is a project management tool that records all identified risks to a construction project, their likelihood and impact, the planned mitigation actions, and who is responsible for managing each risk. It is a living document that is reviewed and updated regularly throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Sections to Include

1. Risk ID and Description - Unique reference number and clear description of the risk event. 2. Risk Category - Classification (design, commercial, programme, H&S, environmental, legal, stakeholder). 3. Likelihood Rating - Probability of the risk occurring (1-5 scale). 4. Impact Rating - Consequence if the risk materialises (1-5 scale covering cost, time, quality, safety). 5. Risk Score - Likelihood x Impact. 6. Mitigation Strategy - Planned response (avoid, reduce, transfer, accept). 7. Risk Owner - The person responsible for managing the risk. 8. Status and Review Date - Current status and when it was last reviewed.

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PROJECT RISK REGISTER

Project: [Project Name]
Last Updated: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Risk Manager: [Name]

| Risk ID | Category | Risk Description | L | I | Score | Mitigation Strategy | Owner | Status | Review Date |
|---------|----------|-----------------|---|---|-------|--------------------:|-------|--------|-------------|
| R-001 | [Cat] | [Description of risk event and potential impact] | [1-5] | [1-5] | [LxI] | [Avoid/Reduce/Transfer/Accept - specific actions] | [Name] | [Open/Mitigating/Closed] | [Date] |
| R-002 | [Cat] | [Description] | [1-5] | [1-5] | [LxI] | [Actions] | [Name] | [Status] | [Date] |
| R-003 | [Cat] | [Description] | [1-5] | [1-5] | [LxI] | [Actions] | [Name] | [Status] | [Date] |

SCORING KEY:
Likelihood: 1=Rare, 2=Unlikely, 3=Possible, 4=Likely, 5=Almost Certain
Impact: 1=Negligible, 2=Minor, 3=Moderate, 4=Major, 5=Severe
Risk Level: 1-4=Low, 5-9=Medium, 10-15=High, 16-25=Critical

CATEGORIES: Design | Commercial | Programme | H&S | Environmental | Legal | Stakeholder | Supply Chain

RISK SUMMARY
Total Risks: [No.] | Critical: [No.] | High: [No.] | Medium: [No.] | Low: [No.] | Closed: [No.]

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When Do You Need This?

From project inception through to completion. Reviewed at regular project meetings (typically monthly). Updated whenever new risks are identified or existing risks change. Required for most construction projects as good practice and often contractually required.

Who Uses This Template?

Project Managers maintain the register. Construction Directors review high-level risks. Commercial Managers track commercial risks. Health and Safety Managers focus on H&S risks. The entire project team should contribute to risk identification.

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AI can generate a comprehensive initial risk register based on your project type and scope. Describe your project and the AI will identify common risks, suggest mitigation strategies, and propose appropriate scoring. This gives you a thorough starting point that you can then refine based on project-specific knowledge.

Template Details

Cost: Free
Format: Copy-paste ready
Industry: Construction

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