Document Changes to the Scope Brief
Even if there is no change in cost or schedule you should still document any changes to the scope brief. Submit those as variations to the client. This way the …
Documentation
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 …
Processing Purchase Orders Efficiently
If you work on an alliance project or any project where some tasks are done by a collection of organisations, make sure there is a clear and simple procedure for …
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 …
Allow Enough Time for Design and Drawing Approvals
Make sure you allow enough time in your project plan for designs and drawings to be approved, internally as well as by the client. It is common to need 1-2 …
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 …
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 …
Outdated Specifications
If a specification is older than 5 years, it is probably outdated or inaccurate.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 …
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 …
Lessons Learned
Make sure to write the lessons learned for each project. This should include what has been done right, wrong, and what you would do differently if you could redo the …