11.   Because of their involvement and understanding, engineers have a central role in the control of risk.

12.   However, actions may be challenged by others with hindsight and an engineer may have to establish the facts in the face of a hostile situation.

13.   Consequently, engineers have a primary role in ensuring that the risk management programme itself is managed as effectively as any other business activity.

14.   Engineers should have regular opportunities for Continuing Professional Development on the assessment and management of risk and on changes in the law.

15.   Pawson has pointed out that in building the canals, British engineers had for the first time to grapple with large scale civil engineering problems.

16.   If a contract is cost reimbursable the engineer usually has the power to direct the work and thus to influence its cost directly.

17.   Engineers have a good helping of functional grey matter with which to devise theories.

18.   This may result in a product specification being drawn up in which the sales engineers may have an influence.

19.   There are added benefits, for example -- engineers can have an actual cost per metre figure for mainlaying.

20.   An engineer has a responsibility to the client as well as the public.