Risk Management and Legal Exposure in Engineering Projects
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This course offers a practical overview of how risk and legal exposure arise in engineering projects and how to manage them effectively. Topics include liability, contract law, regulatory compliance, risk assessment methods, and dispute resolution. Real-world case studies and tools such as risk registers, critical path analysis, and contract clauses are explored to help engineers make informed, defensible decisions. The course also addresses emerging risks from technologies like AI, BIM, and drones, as well as international legal considerations.Topics:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify key categories of risk in engineering projects.
- Understand how U.S. legal and regulatory systems apply to engineering.
- Use risk assessment tools such as HAZOP and FMEA.
- Interpret risk-related contract clauses and insurance options.
- Apply best practices in documentation and dispute resolution.
- Recognize legal issues related to new technologies and global projects.
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Intended Audience: This course is intended for professional engineers across all disciplines, civil, mechanical, structural, environmental, and more. It is especially valuable for engineers involved in project delivery, compliance, or risk-sensitive environments.
Publication Source: MondoScience Courseware
Jeelan Moghraby, PhD, MBA