Mitigation
The process of reducing or eliminating potential negative impacts, often used in construction to address environmental or safety concerns.
Mitigation is crucial for optimizing project safety, enhancing resilience, and supporting regulatory compliance. By providing a reliable and effective risk management solution, mitigation supports efficient project execution, reduces risks, and contributes to successful project delivery by ensuring that projects are well-managed, aligned with design specifications, and capable of meeting performance criteria and client expectations.
Used in a sentence
Mitigation measures were implemented to minimize the project's environmental impact.
Synonyms/variation
Risk Reduction
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