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 …
Design
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 …
Cautionary Notes On Drawings
Make sure drawings have cautionary notes for areas of potential conflict (e.g. electrical wiring near nail fasteners).
Get Subcontractor Buy In
Get agreement on the final designs with subcontractors before submitting them to the client. You need subcontractor buy-in to the design. This gives you the opportunity to confirm they can …
Clarify Ownership Of Drawings
It is important to clarify the ownership of drawings your company produces. Make sure the contract or agreements clarify the ownership of drawings and documents. Some clients may expect the …
List Assumptions in the Project Work Plan
Make sure your team has a comprehensive project work plan. This should show details of design assumptions
Extra Budget for Complicated Design
If the project you are tendering is going to have complicated design or a design that is unusual or new to your company or industry then make sure you allow …