Evaluation of Tenders

When requesting and evaluating tenders make sure your specifications are very clear about what is required. Also check that the tenderers clearly describe what they offer. When accepting and signing …

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Limit Your Liability

Make sure to limit your liability. Make this in writing in the contract A small project can still have a high risk of being liable to damages, especially if the …

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Alliance Communications Efficiency

Although alliance systems can lead to great cost and time savings, it is important to pay particular attention to internal communications and authorisation systems. It can take a lot longer …

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Document Folders

Document storage and retrieval is a vital aspect for most projects. If your company doesn’t have a good file storage system then I would suggest you make your own. For …

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Using the Word “Float”

Using the Word Float It is a good idea to avoid using the word “float” in a schedule or cost report to a client. Instead you could use phrases such …

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Outdated Specifications

If a specification is older than 5 years, it is probably outdated or inaccurate. If you are reusing specifications from old projects or tenders, make sure you check that the …

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Scan Large Specifications

When reading a large specification, to avoid inducing sleep, scan it by key words. If possible, when given a specification by a client, get the it in electronic form. This …

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