Risk Manager Architecture
Main Features
Costs
Minimum System Recommendations
Recommendations
Inclusions
Benefits

Risk Manager Architecture

This version of Risk Manager has been designed for Australian Architects and Building Designers. It is state specific so you can be confident that your project will be working within the parameters of the various legislative procedures and methodology used in each state (ideal for those organisations that have projects in different states).

Risk Manager is suitable for use in practices from the very small through to the large. We have included, as part of the program, both a Full and Lite version template. The Lite version template is ideal for offices with 1-5 staff that generally work on less complex projects such as small scale alterations and additions, simple commercial etc. By using the Full version template, it also gives the smaller office the confidence to take on a more complex project should they wish to do so.

Main Features

• User Alert - advises user of tasks that are due when logging in
• Unique "Red Alerts" function reduces chance of project stalling
• Time sheets show Budgeted Hours, Actual Hours & Remaining Hours
• Compare Project - shows time spent on other similar projects
• Time sheet functionality – shows billable staff hours
• 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
• State specific templates - each project is relevant to state legislation & methodology
• Unique Flow Chart makes tracking all projects easier
• Delegation of tasks to staff maximises efficiency and productivity
• Internal Web Browser - save links to materials, building systems etc for each project in one location
• Excellent interactive tutorial will minimise downtime
• Email Management system - file emails within each project
• Client Enquiries – keep track of potential clients
• Automatic formatting of letters, forms etc including company logo importing
• Delegate tasks to staff automatically when recording phone calls, meetings etc.
• User Rights – ensures privacy for management
• General Alerts can be embedded in projects for potential or known risks (eg site subject to flooding)
• Lite or Full version templates - use either for complex or less complex projects – your choice
• Customise your own templates for each project type (residences, commercial, high rise etc)
• An electronic "paper trail" is automatically produced for all Communication entries
• Filing and storing of documents is fully automated
• Excellent Search & Filter functionality to retrieve documents
• Importing contacts from approved third party lists is simple
• Loading of program is simple and quick
• Suits PC’s.(The Mac version will be released in November 2007)
• Intuitive and simple to use
• Microsoft platform

Costs

Annual Licence Fee: The first licence purchased for a staff member is $450.00 and then the cost is reduced to $280.00 for each additional licence per staff member per firm per year thereafter. (These prices exclude GST)

As an example, if you have an office with 5 staff, the cost of the program will be:
(1 x $450) + (4 x $280) = $1,570.00 + GST

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 worked directly with clients, consultants, authorities etc and were required to diarise notes).

Minimum Recommended System Requirements for:
Risk Manager Architecture Version 07

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 server based software program. However, it is possible to use the program in a smaller office environment quite successfully without a dedicated server. This should be checked by your IT prior to purchasing.

Inclusions

• Risk Manager Architecture software program (supply only)
• 12 month licence
• Both the Full and Lite version templates (ie can be used for complex or less complex projects)
• Interactive Tutorial
• 30 day Money Back Guarantee
• All upgrades (including major upgrades)
• Documents, check lists and pro-forma documents
• "Approved Registered User of Risk Manager" logo to place on your documents
• Unlimited email support
• Access to all Australian state templates (Australian version only)
• Ability to add up to 10 Parts within program
• Business Thinking Systems "How to Guides"
• Quarterly electronic newsletter

Benefits

Through over 30 years experience in industry, we understand the changing environment of the design and construction industry. We have developed the leading solution to help you improve business processes, adapt to the changing landscape, minimise the risk of litigation, maximise the quality and commercial success of your designs and projects, and most importantly, increase profits;

• Potential for rewards by Professional Indemnity Insurance providers for using Risk Manager (refer to our Insurance Endorsement Section)
• Errors and omissions in documentation minimised
• Reduced exposure to litigation
• Increased quality in design work & documentation
• More efficient time management
• More available time to explore design options
• Staff become more educated
• Greater ownership of tasks by staff and therefore increased accountability
• Misunderstandings between client & builder reduced
• Better monitoring of staff efficiency
• Excellent education tool for staff
• Ability to market your business as a "Registered Risk Manager User"
• Peace of mind
• Competitive edge in the market place
• Improved work flow leads to reduced timeframes
• Increased profits
• Growth in your business