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 …
Year: 2009
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 …
Directing Consultants
If, in your contract, the client instructs you to directly pass on the cost of consultants, it would be better to have the consultants contract directly with the client instead …
Document Reliance on Information
In a contract, your company should make sure the document indicates that you will rely on information and materials supplied by the client. E.g. surveys, soil tests, reports. If the …
Visit the Intended Site
Visit the intended project site before submitting the tender bid. By doing this you can spot potential problems that may not have been documented. Do not do a cost proposal …
Document Design Changes and Delays
You should document (in writing) any design changes or delays caused by the client. This is very important for claiming cost or time extensions. A good change management system is …
Unreasonable Project And Construction Schedules
If you believe a schedule required by the client is unreasonable, you should document your reasons for believing so, and inform the client of those concerns in writing. If the …