CIOB report provides practical guidance on assessing and managing security vulnerabilities.
Construction project managers are facing more security risks than ever before, encompassing everything from terrorism and organised crime to intellectual property theft and data manipulation.
That’s the stark warning in a new report, The Role of Security in the Construction Industry, produced by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Available for free download on the CIOB website, it provides practical guidance and a framework for project managers on how to assess and manage security vulnerabilities.
“The consequences of poor security should not be underestimated and can affect project programme, business reputation, the built asset itself and, worst of all, the lives of personnel,” said David Philp, editor of the report, chair of the CIOB’s digital special Interest group and Aecom’s global BIM consultancy director.
“Understanding the security risk profile and conducting effective planning for appropriate and holistic project security, encompassing personnel, physical and cyber security, is therefore essential and will help in enabling a safe and productive construction environment.”
The study details six key security principles construction managers are encouraged to follow, including use of PAS 1192-5:2015, the specification for security-minded BIM, digital built environments and smart asset management.
The six security principles of the report:
- A security-minded approach to professional and personal life.
- Apply responsible judgement and take a leadership role.
- Comply with legislation and codes, understand their intent and be prepared to seek further improvements.
- Ensure good security-minded communications.
- Understand, comply with and seek to improve lasting systems for security governance.
- Contribute to public and professional awareness of security.
The report can be downloaded from the CIOB website.
