Master straightforward frameworks to eliminate project pitfalls, stop scope creep, and deliver creative work on time and on budget.
Every design project involves uncertainty, and effectively managing risk is essential to successful project delivery. From unclear project scopes and stakeholder expectations to unforeseen site conditions and evolving client requirements, risks can quickly lead to delays, disputes, and cost overruns if they are not identified and managed early. A structured approach to risk management enables architects to improve project outcomes while strengthening client relationships and expanding the value of their professional services.
This practical course introduces simple tools and techniques for identifying, assessing, and managing risk throughout the design process. Participants will learn how to embed risk management into project planning, improve communication with clients and stakeholders, and reduce the likelihood of scope creep and project uncertainty through a disciplined, proactive approach.
Key Topics Discussed:
Architect, B.Arch., MDE, OAA, PMP
Donald Ardiel is an architect, educator, and project manager. Following 30 years in architectural practice, Don assumed the positions of Director of Practice Support and the Director of Syllabus at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada from 2016 to 2020. Following retirement from the RAIC, Don has provided project management education for design professionals to national and international clients. Don is the editor of A Guide to Determining Appropriate Fees for the Services of an Architect 2nd Edition, and editor-in-chief of the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects 3rd Edition. In addition to architectural practice, Don has been an instructor and workshop leader in project and practice management for 30 years. As an education consultant, he has provided curriculum development and instructional design services to post-secondary institutions and professional associations. He continues his commitment to the architectural profession through his active volunteer work with the Ontario Association of Architects, Canadian Architectural Certification Board’s Broadly Experienced Foreign Architect Program, and the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Syllabus Program. Don received a Bachelor of Architecture from Carleton University in 1987 and a Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2008. Don has been a member of the Project Management Institute since 1992 and certified Project Management Professional since 2008. Don is an active board member of the United Church of Canada’s children’s camp, Camp Kee-Mo-Kee in Komoka, Ontario.
