No.

Risk Heading

Definition

Allocation

public sector1

private sector

shared

1.1

Failure to design to brief

Failure to translate the requirements of the NHS body into the design.

1.2

Continuing development of design

The detail of the design should be developed within an agreed framework and timetable. A failure to do so may lead to additional design and construction costs.

1.3

Change in requirements of the NHS body

The NHS body may require changes to the design, leading to additional design and construction costs.

1.4

Change in design required by operator2

This is the risk that the operator will require changes to the design, leading to additional design costs.

1.5

Change in design required due to external influences specific to the NHS

There is a risk that the designs will need to change due to legislative or regulatory changes specific to the NHS.

1.6

Failure to build to design

Misinterpretation of design or failure to build to specification during construction may lead to additional design and construction costs.