Submit Deliverables Before Invoicing
Submit deliverables to the client (if that is required) before invoicing them. Don’t make the mistake of not submitting deliverables, as it will delay payment.
Month: March 2009
Get Help When You Don’t Have the Expertise
Recognize when you or your team don’t have the expertise to accomplish something and get help. This could be either within the company or from outside experts. Check with internal …
Importance of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) are important. Make sure QA plans are put together and submitted properly. Make sure internal audits are done to be sure the project …
Turn Potential Enemies into Allies
For controversial or difficult projects, turn potential enemies into allies by including them in the project team. They may come up with better ideas to get the project done, and …
Paperwork in Big Companies
Remember that the larger the organisation you work in, the longer it will take to get paperwork processed. This is not always the case, but extra time needs to be …
Treat Restarted Projects as New Projects
If a partly completed project is put on hold (deferred project) by the client, when it is restarted it should be treated as a new project. This includes reviewing and …
Review Test Results Early
Review test results before samples are destroyed. It is too late to get them retested later if they have already been destroyed or disposed of. It is best to review …
Do Any Training Offered
Take up offers or opportunity in any training offered by your company or by a head contractor. Benefits include: Increases your skills and abilities. Gives you recognition within your company. …
Make Contractor Responsible for Site Safety
If your company is not involved with construction (but just design or inspection), make sure the contract states that the construction contractor is responsible for site safety, not the “engineer” …
Map Soil Testing
For soils testing, get a map and list of where tests were taken so that you can see if that matches where your designs are to be constructed. Some soils …