Construction experts are aware of the risk associated with the construction industry. The uniqueness of the delivered projects represents one of the main challenges while conducting business in this industry. Therefore, to succeed, construction organizations need to optimize the utilization of their resources and minimize the associated risks. Managing the anticipated risks may be implemented intuitively or systematically based on the construction organizations' experience and awareness of the risks. Regardless of the existence of the diverse approaches towards dealing with the expected risks, there is consensus on the need to eliminate its negative consequences to achieve project success. Moreover, it can be argued that, to maximize the likelihood of achieving the promised rewards from applying the risk management process, several factors must occur. These factors are recognized as the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) for effective implementation of risk management process in the construction projects. It is believed that, without creating the adequate environment for the risk management process, its effectiveness would be minimized, if not eliminated. Although the literature is rich with studies that are dedicated to study risk and its management in the construction industry, there is a shortage in the researches that focus on the CFSs of the risk management in the construction industry, particularly during the construction phase. Therefore, the aim of this study is to review several available studies in the literature that have discussed the CSFs for successful management processes and then to develop a CSFs model that is specifically designed for risk management success. The model is designed to deliver a framework that depicts the role of the considered factors in achieving the promised rewards from systematic implementation of risk management process in the construction industry.

A coastal environment is intrinsically multifaceted and active, making its management challenging. Development and natural processes could affect a coastal environment, and so reliable efforts need to be implemented to preserve this environment and ensure coastal integrity. Inadequate control of stakeholders’ activities worldwide and developmental projects are degrading coastal areas. Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) is a holistic management approach used to sustainably plan human activity within coastal zones. ICZM is being implemented in several countries to maintain a balance between social-economic development and environmental preservation. This research aims to develop a knowledge-based system that facilitates the implementation of an ICZM framework in Kuwait. The proposed system is an “Integrated Coastal Zone Management: Knowledge-Based System” (ICZM-KBS), which is a tool created using C# programing language. The tool supports the application of ICZM strategies to safeguard coastal areas. The system is designed to provide comprehensive means to raise awareness about the misuse of coastal zones, provide, identify, and collate critical environmental data, assess risks to be faced, and anticipate the development capacity of the coastal zone. An ICZM-KBS allows stakeholders involved in coastal zones to manage and mitigate risks associated with development projects to achieve sustainable development. The system was tested using a case study provided by Kuwait Environment Public Authority (EPA) experts, and it was found to be reliable and important to facilitate the ICZM implementation in Kuwait. Overall, this research focused on developing an ICZM-KBS, encouraging more sustainable marine space use safeguarding the coastal environment.