- Getting started
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Introduction
- Project risks
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What is risk in construction?
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Risk identification
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Activity part I: Build your own risk chart
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Risk quantification
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Activity part II: Build your own risk chart
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Risk mitigation
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Activity part III: Build your own risk chart
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Risk management
- Wrapping up project risks
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Key takeaways
- Quality & Safety
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Achieving quality & safety on the jobsite
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Quality assurance & quality control
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The importance of safety & quality
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Developing a safety management plan
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Cost of poor quality & safety
- Conclusion
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Knowledge check
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Summary, resources, & what’s next?
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We want to hear from you!
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Conclusion
Quality, Safety, & Risk -- Construction Bootcamp (Part 8)
Prioritize excellence, manage hazards, and mitigate project risks.
Instructor: Ben Ashburn
1 hour
Last reviewed 12/2025
Video Content
Course Description
This course provides vital insights into construction risk management, helping projects succeed and avoid costly mistakes. You'll learn to recognize, assess, and manage risks across all project phases. The course also covers achieving high construction quality and maintaining top jobsite safety standards. Mastering these areas builds a strong foundation for excellent performance, protecting your team and company.
The course details a clear, three-step risk management assessment: first, risk identification, spotting various risks like contract, design, and financial issues. Next, master risk quantification, rating probability and impact to focus on critical challenges. Finally, develop risk mitigation strategies to lessen or eliminate risks, creating a comprehensive plan. For quality, discover how to create a quality management plan to minimize rework and avoid callbacks, ensuring work is done right the first time. You will also understand quality assurance versus quality control.
Beyond risks and quality, the course emphasizes crucial construction safety. You'll learn to develop a strong safety management plan to mitigate hazards and prevent accidents on every jobsite. This includes management commitment and job site analysis. You'll also explore the significant costs of poor quality and poor safety, impacting revenues, reputation, and lives. Mastering these areas equips you with tangible skills to lead safer, higher-quality, and more efficient construction projects.
Learning Objectives
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Define risk, quality, and safety in construction.
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Identify common project risks and their potential consequences.
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Explain the key elements of quality and safety management plans.
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Describe how risks are analyzed, controlled, and mitigated to keep projects on track.
Prerequisites
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Learning Level: Beginner
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Prerequisite Knowledge: Completion of Scheduling.
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Recommended Knowledge: None.
Continuing Education Course Credits
Course Title: Construction Bootcamp
Course Number: PC-01-061825
Session Number: 1
Curriculum Group Name: AIA Providers
Credit: 12.5 AIA LU
Course Expiration Date: 06/24/2028
Procore's Continuing Education courses may qualify for continuing education credits with other professional organizations or fulfill state licensing requirements. If you are a member of a different organization, you can download your course completion certificate from your learning profile and report your completion yourself to the organization for potential credit. Please refer to the organization's continuing education requirements for course eligibility information.
AIA CES Provider statement
Procore Technologies is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 40108059. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tangible skills will I gain that I can apply immediately on my construction projects?
You will gain the skills to recognize, assess, and manage various construction risks, develop a comprehensive risk mitigation plan, create and implement a quality management plan to minimize rework and callbacks, understand the crucial differences between quality assurance and quality control, and develop a robust safety management plan to mitigate hazards and prevent accidents. These practical skills will enable you to lead safer, higher-quality, and more efficient construction projects.
Why is safety such a critical topic in the construction industry, and what are the real-world implications of poor safety practices?
Safety is paramount because poor safety can tragically cost human lives. Beyond that, it results in significant financial losses for companies due to accidents, lost time, and the inability to bid on future projects if a poor safety record exists.
What's Next
Continue your learning journey
This course is part of the Construction Bootcamp Learning Path. Explore and complete the additional courses in the path below to complete your journey.
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Construction Bootcamp: Program Intro
View Course PageKickstart your learning journey with the Construction Bootcamp program.
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Construction Bootcamp: Construction Industry Overview
View Course PageUnderstand the construction landscape, structure, and key players.
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Construction Phases & Project Delivery Methods
View Course PageUnderstand how projects are organized and executed.
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Drawings & Specifications
View Course PageLearn to interpret essential project documents.
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Construction Contracts
View Course PageGrasp the foundational elements of construction agreements.
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Estimating & Bidding
View Course PageDive into the critical process of costing and proposals.
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Scheduling
View Course PageMaster techniques for effective project timelines.
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You are here!
Quality, Safety, & Risk
Prioritize excellence, manage hazards, and mitigate project risks.
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Contract Administration (RFIs & Submittals)
View Course PageNavigate essential project communications.
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Contract Administration (Financials)
View Course PageControl costs and manage project scope.
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Construction Site Operations & Project Controls
View Course PageUnderstand day-to-day site management and oversight.
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BIM
View Course PageAn introduction to modern construction technology.
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Professional & Soft Skills For Construction Management
View Course PageDevelop crucial interpersonal and leadership abilities.
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Program Exam
View Course PageTest your knowledge with the final exam and explore pathways for continuous learning.
Related Resources
Instructors
Ben Ashburn
After a successful career as a construction estimator — working his way up from estimating manager to senior estimator — Ben has spent the most recent part of his career in construction sharing his skills with other as a construction educator. Ben has an extensive background in construction education: He has been an assistant professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M, and lectured about estimating, scheduling, management, and other related construction topics at Murray State University. He has been a construction training and learning development partner with Procore since 2019.
Reviewers
Janine Trinidad
Janine Trinidad is a Construction Educational professional for Procore Technologies. In previous roles, Janine managed all phases of construction on hotel, mixed-use, and institutional projects in the San Francisco Bay area. She was responsible for negotiating contract budgets and change orders, managing RFIs and submittals, and overseeing quality control, among other duties. She is also a certified transformational coach with a focus on women-centered and trauma-informed methods. She is passionate about transforming the construction industry to be a healthier, more successful and welcoming place to work and believes technology and education are allies in doing so.
Dr. Irish Horsey
Dr. Irish Horsey is a seasoned expert in the construction industry with over 25 years of experience. Currently, she serves as the Director of Industry Advancement at Procore, while also teaching part-time at the Georgia Institute of Technology. A former Assistant Professor at Kennesaw State University, Dr. Horsey specializes in project management, workforce development, and diversity and inclusion in construction. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education and a Master's in Construction Management. Her extensive industry experience and academic background make her a trusted leader in advancing best practices and innovative strategies in construction.