This document discusses construction risk management. It defines risk and identifies types of risks in construction projects, including financial, design, construction-related, and political/environment risks. It then describes construction risk management as identifying and mitigating risks through a six-step process: risk management planning, risk identification, qualitative and quantitative risk analysis, risk response planning, and risk monitoring and control. Managing risks can reduce costs, losses, and damage to reputation from delays, quality issues, and cost overruns. The benefits of effective risk management include effective resource use, continuous improvement, and reassuring stakeholders.