Submit Project Deliverables Before Invoicing: Avoid Unnecessary Payment Delays
Finishing the work is not the same as delivering it. Check the payment milestone, submit the required package and keep the evidence before invoicing your client.
Documentation
Importance of Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) are important. Make sure QA plans are put together and submitted properly. Make sure internal audits are done to be sure the project …
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” …
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 …
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 …
Document Changes in Scope
If, during a project, the client realises a mistake in the scope or specs or one is pointed out to the client and the client authorizes or instructs a change …
Review Before Sending
Review all documents before they are released to the client, contractor, bid, etc. It is important that the documents are checked that they are the most up to date version, …
Keep Documentation Professional
Work on the assumption that anything you put in the project file may some day be looked at in a court of law. Be careful with every document, photo, memo, …
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).