Thesis: Risk Management of Energy Efficiency Retrofit Projects

This thesis focuses on risk management within energy efficiency retrofit projects for commercial buildings. It begins with an executive summary highlighting the importance of energy efficiency and the risks associated with retrofitting existing buildings. The thesis explores the financial, procedural, and operational risks involved, referencing the AS/NZS ISO31000:2009 Risk Management Standard. It includes a literature review, research methodology with a detailed task list, work breakdown structure, Gantt chart, and project management plan. The core of the thesis presents a risk management framework, including risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment, along with communication strategies and ethical considerations. The study proposes a lifecycle risk management framework and discusses future research directions, providing a comprehensive guide for managing risks in building energy efficiency retrofit projects. Case studies like the Empire State Building retrofit are used to illustrate practical applications and challenges.