Risk Manager Architecture

This web based version of Risk Manager has been designed for the general use of Australian Architects and Building Designers. Whilst it is no longer state specific, the program is regularly updated. Users should check with their own state and local government authorities for any legislative changes.

Risk Manager is suitable for use in practices from the very small through to medium size practices. You are able to purchase the Lite version of the program and upgrade to the Full version if you wish or, alternatively, you may purchase the Full version.

Generally, the main difference between the two versions is the number of documents and checklists that are made available along with the amount of detail within each. You also have addition storage space on our server.

The Lite version is ideal for offices with 1-5 staff that generally work on less complex projects such as small scale alterations and additions, new residences, simple commercial etc. The Full version also gives management in the the smaller office the confidence to take on a more complex project should they wish to do so.

Main Features

• User Alerts - advises staff members of upcoming tasks they are responsible for when logging in at the start of the day
  
• Unique "Red Alerts" function reduces chance of project stalling by showing that a specific task has not been carried out.
  
• An electronic "paper trail" is automatically produced for all Communication entries
  
• All communications are filed in one central location including emails (no more lost correspondence or documents)
  
• Time sheets show Budgeted Hours, Actual Hours & Remaining Hours ( A great tool for assisting in preparing a fee proposal)
  
• Progress Status Reports – know the status of a project instantaneously
  
• Substantial number of check lists, documents and pro forma documents included
  
• All documents and templates are fully customisable – use ours, import your own or both. Add or delete documents - you are in control.
  
• Unique and intuitive Flow Chart makes tracking all projects easier
  
• Delegation of tasks to staff maximises efficiency and productivity
  
• Internal Web Browser - save links to materials, Council Applications, building systems for each individual project
  
• Excellent interactive tutorial will minimise downtime
  
• Email Management system - file relevant emails within each project
  
• Client Enquiries – keep track of potential clients (minimise lost opportunities)
  
• Automatic formatting of letters, forms etc including company logo importing
  
• Delegate tasks to staff automatically when recording phone calls, meetings etc. Ensure tasks are carried out by someone within a timeframe.
  
• User Rights – ensures privacy for management by limiting what information a staff member has access to
  
• General Alerts can be embedded in projects for potential or known risks (eg "Site subject to Flooding" or "Heritage Item on adjacent allotment")
  
• Lite or Full version are available - use either for complex or less complex projects – your choice
  
• Customise your own templates for each project type (new residences, alts and adds,commercial, multi unit dwellings etc)
  
• Filing and storing of documents is fully automated
  
• Excellent Search & Filter functionality to retrieve documents
  
• Importing your own contacts from third party lists is simple
  
• Intuitive and simple to use – increased productivity, quick to learn, minimum downtime
  
• Full implementation and/or consultation service available if required

Costs

Annual Licence Fee*:

Each licence per staff** member per annum is $170.00 + GST

As an example, if you have an office with 3 staff, the cost of the program will be:
(3 x $170) = $510.00 + GST

Upgrading: (Click here if you wish to upgrade)
You can upgrade from a Lite version to the Full version licence at any time. The cost to upgrade is $120.00 + GST per licence for 12 months. However, to assist in reducing costs to you, the upgrade may be calculated on a pro rata basis.

Extra Diskspace (1GB) per annum - $110.00 inc GST

Extra Bandwidth (5GB monthly) per annum - $192.50 inc GST

* BIS customers who are also members of the BDA have a special offer. Please refer to their specific offer by clicking here

* BDA members also are able to claim a discount by providing their membership number. Click here for details

**Definition of "Staff":
(A person who works on any component of a project including administration staff. Therefore when calculating your staffing numbers, you would probably exclude receptionists, telephonists etc unless they dealt directly with clients, consultants, authorities etc and were required to diarise notes.)

Recommendations

• Should you be considering purchasing the program, our recommendation is that a licence should be purchased for each staff member in accordance with the Objectives of the AS/NZ 4360 Risk Management standard.
  
• Risk Manager has been designed to work as a web based software program. Your data and information is saved in the highly regarded BlueCentral data centre and is backed up everyday. However, despite this, we recommend a daily backup routine of your own is maintained.

Inclusions

• Risk Manager Lite Architecture software program
  
• 12 month licence
  
• Lite version template (i.e. can be used for some complex or less complex projects)
  
• Interactive Tutorial
  
• 14 day Money Back Guarantee
  
• All upgrades (including major upgrades)
  
• Documents, check lists and pro-forma documents
  
• Email support
  
• Ability to add up to a total of 10 Parts within program
  
• Premium Business Hosting through BlueCentral (2GB annual disk space & 5GB monthly bandwidth allowances - additional GB's are available)
  
• Business Thinking Systems "How to Guides"
  
• Electronic newsletter