# Risk Register — 01-2275 HPE Field of Play Hornsby

> **All clause references in this register = clauses of the **PO** (`01 - Contracts and POs/01b - Purchase Orders/PO-S01-2275-011-Signed.pdf`).** Key timing rules: Clause 8.1 (variation response = 2 BD), Clause 9.4.2 (delay notice = 2 BD), Clause 9.4.4 (no notice ⇒ loss of EOT rights).


| ID | Risk | Like. | Impact | Mitigation | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| **R1** | Sub-base not ready at start: other trades not complete, ground not compacted, levels wrong | H | H | Confirm in writing by 13 May. Issue formal notice if not ready by 15 May. **Do not mobilise to incomplete area.** | PM | Open — RFI-A1 |
| **R2** | Concrete pump unavailable on pour day | M | H | Confirm pump booking 5 working days before each pour. Name + contact of pump operator on file. Alternative pump on standby list. | Foreman | Open — RFI-A3 |
| **R3** | Weather delay — rain / high wind | H | M | Document every rain event in site diary with photos. **Issue variation notice same day per Clause 9.** Do not absorb delay silently. | Foreman | Open — daily diary |
| **R4** | Exposed aggregate panel fails — wash too late or too early | M | H | Apply retarder within 24h of pour. Wash test patch before committing to full panel. **Trial panel first pour.** | Foreman | Open |
| **R5** | Colour inconsistency across concrete pours | M | H | Specify approved batch plant in writing (RFI-B7). Get batch reference numbers on every docket. Check colour every delivery. | PM | Open — RFI-B7 |
| **R6** | RW11 sandstone wall delayed — western panels inaccessible | M | M | Confirm RW11 programme with Solutions Plus (RFI-C6). Sequence work to Eastern panels first. **Issue EOT notice if delayed.** | PM | Open — RFI-C6 |
| **R7** | Levels error — setout mistake | L | H | Verify survey pegs before EVERY pour using spirit level + laser. If level peg is wrong, **STOP and call Solutions Plus surveyor.** Do not pour on questionable levels. | Foreman | Open |
| **R8** | Formwork failure during pour | L | H | Inspect all forms before pour commences. Test with foot pressure. Never pour against single-sided unsupported form. | Foreman | Open |
| **R9** | Retention build-up — cash flow | M | M | Front-load claims. Submit on 25th of every month without fail. Track retention balance and forecast recovery. | PM | Open |
| **R10** | Liquidated damages — programme slip | M | H | Maintain 9+ weeks float. **If float drops below 3 weeks, accelerate.** Issue EOT notices for any qualifying delay WITHIN 2 DAYS per Clause 9. | PM | Open |
| **R11** | Scope creep — unpaid additional work | M | H | **NEVER start work outside contract scope without a signed Variation Direction.** Verbal instructions are not enough. | Foreman + PM | Open — strict compliance |
| **R12** | Cure products — cost not recovered | H | M | Issue RFI-B3 on curing before mobilisation. **Do not apply cure products at own cost without written direction.** | PM | Open — VO-001 anticipated |

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## OpsMan operating rules

1. **Weekly review** — every Monday morning OpsMan re-states open risks in the morning brief, calls out any that became more likely (e.g. weather forecast worsening → R3 elevated).
2. **R10 float watch** — OpsMan auto-tracks programme float weekly. If it drops below 3 weeks, alert in EOD summary.
3. **R11 strict gate** — when Rocky reports "client wants us to do X", OpsMan first checks if X is in the BoQ/scope. If not, response: *"Outside scope. Need a signed Variation Direction first. Want me to draft the request to Joel?"* before logging any work.
4. **R3 weather** — if Rocky logs ANY weather impact (rain, wind, etc.), OpsMan triggers the 2-business-day notice clock and drafts the PO Clause 9.4 notice email.
