Mastering the risk conundrum

Author: Patrick Hayes

Date published

17 November 2025

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Mastering the risk conundrum

The Structural Engineer

Author

Patrick Hayes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 11, 2025, Page(s) 24-28

https://doi.org/10.56330/ZYDR3050

Date published

17 November 2025

Author

Patrick Hayes

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 103, Issue 11, 2025, Page(s) 24-28

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/ZYDR3050

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

As risk management becomes an increasingly important part of structural engineers' work, IStructE Technical Director Patrick Hayes explores some of the complexities in applying its practice to the realm of building safety problems.

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Format:
PDF
Pages:
24-28
Publisher:
The Institution of Structural Engineers

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Safety Risk Professional Guidance Issue 11

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