Don’t Do Blanket Approvals
Don’t get blanket approvals on drawings or designs without each one being marked as approved by the client. A client may send documentation stating that the designs or drawings are …
Month: January 2009
Approval Time Limit
Make sure that the contract specifies the length of time allowed for approvals or decisions. When drawings or documents are sent to the client for approval, you need to know …
Formal Handover Meeting
If a project must be handed over to another project manager (because of resignation or reallocation) make sure to have a formal handover meeting. The original PM should prepare a …
Always Act Professionally
Always act professionally in dealing with everyone involved with the project, even people just visiting or on site. Many people on construction sites may act in what is often expected …
Get Instructions in Writing
If a client representative asks or instructs you to do something on site (of any value or lasting effect) get it in writing before doing it. For example, if the …
Awareness of Details of Designs
Make sure contractors are aware of the details of designs. E.g. types or colours of pipe, colours of wires, flange types required. Make sure those details are in the contract …