Latent defects risk management

Citation

(2002), "Latent defects risk management", Facilities, Vol. 20 No. 1/2. https://doi.org/10.1108/f.2002.06920aab.003

Latent defects risk management

Latent defects risk managementKeywords: Building industry, Research, Risk management, Defective premises

Professionals in the built environment industries are being asked to help with research into the incidence of, and risk management options for, latent defects in construction projects.

The project aims to help develop combined technical and commercial approaches to the management of risk associated with latent defects. In order to obtain the accurate, in-depth and up-to-date information needed for this, a questionnaire has been prepared for circulation as widely as possible. It is available from: Tel: +44 (0)1923 664952; E-mail: vellacottka@bre.co.uk

The project is being carried out by BRE on behalf of the Foundation for the Built Environment, in recognition of the importance of this issue.

Latent defects in buildings form a considerable fraction of instances of disagreement and often litigation between varying parties. Government initiatives have set out to reduce this, but the overall experience of latent defects is not well understood – in particular the risk management options available.

The output of the project is intended to provide professionals in construction and other industries, as well as their insurers, with guidance and initial risk management tools and options to aid in the effective management of risk from latent defects. Being able to review risk management options available for latent defects will provide the basis for a more informed risk management of, and decisions in respect of, latent defects.

For further information, contact Anna Kingsmill-Vellacot, Project Manager. Tel: +44 (0)1923 664952; E-mail: vellacottka@bre.co.uk