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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Confirmation of Transmittals

Get confirmation from the client or contractors that they received transmittals. Make sure this is in writing (preferably a signed transmittal form).

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 …

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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 …

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Clarify Terms and Conditions

Clarify the terms and conditions with the new project manager. If the client changes during a project (or the client project manager changes), then you as the project manager should …

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