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By Rod Hutchings MAppSc MAIPM MACS RegPM(MPD)

Schedule

Unscheduled changes/delays

 

Personnel turning up without notification

 

Non-conformance - not starting/failures

 

Reliance on external sub-contractors/organisations

 

 

Technical

Unplanned/unapproved changes

 

Disasters

 

New design not working

 

Version control problems

 

Hardware failure

 

Software failure

 

Incorrect image/version loaded

 

Integration with existing systems

 

 

Personnel

Changes of personnel - CUSTOMER/Vendor

 

Lack of skills/knowledge

 

Not aware of policy/procedures

 

 

Logistical/Equipment

Supply availability

 

Physical storage of equipment on arrival - security

 

Contingency equipment availability

 

 

User

Not aware of Vendor schedule/activities

 

Inability to perform core business activities

 

Inability to perform non-core business activities

 

User expectations

 

Confusion about CUSTOMER/Vendor responsibilities

 

Loss of data

 

Data not moved to C:\userid

 

 

Project Management

Lack of detailed site information

 

Lack of reporting

 

Unaware of Customer site requirements

 

Absence of quality control/management process built into plan

 

Absence of issue log/change request log/configuration management log

 

Role confusion

 

Lack of issue identification - trends

 

Inconsistent project documentation

 

 

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KillerB
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Re: Common project risks for Infrastructure Projects
Reply #3 on : Thu June 11, 2009, 10:01:25
Very helpful in developing default risk register for our PM methodology- Thanks!
lily
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Re: Common project risks for Infrastructure Projects
Reply #2 on : Mon November 24, 2008, 08:22:13
Great post! Thx very much.
malik
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Reply #1 on : Sat September 27, 2008, 10:10:32
very nice post...thnk u very much...