Where Are Those Documents?
Make sure every document you create has the file path and file name in the header or footer. This will mean that all printouts will show where the file was …
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Is It Contaminated?
Check if “unsuitable” soil/fill is really contaminated. It might me that it was just wet or not compact-able. It may not be contaminated. Avoid paying for removal of “contaminated” material …
Too good is not good
If everything on a project is going well, take the time to look for things that have been overlooked. Going too well may mean something is wrong.
Good Document System
If you have control of the system at the start of a project, make sure the project (or even at the program level, project office level, or company level) uses …
Keep up with your contacts.
Keep track of and in contact with colleagues, former colleagues, industry contacts, old friends in similar or related industries, clients, former clients, uni friends, etc. This can help getting introductions, …
Know Roles and Job Descriptions
Make sure your team members know their roles, job description, and what they should be working on. You as the project manager or line manager should define and clarify the …
Training Certificates
Get certificates that are required for your job. This will save you time, and enable your company to place you on projects immediately if you are selected (without having to …
Know The Acronyms
When starting at a job / project get to know the main acronyms for your work. E.g. IFC – Issued for Construction WAE – Work as Executed Make a list …
Pipe Sizes
If you are in the water industry or an industry that deals with pipes, valves, or pumps then make sure you have a copy of the pipe sizes available, internal …
PMI Compendium of Project Management Practices
Join PMI (Project Management Institute) and use the PMI Compendium of Project Management Practices This is a good guide for new project managers or PM’s in an organisation without a …