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 …
Documentation
Formal Handover Meeting
Good project handover is important. Give the new project manager a project summary document and also hold a handover meeting.
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 …
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 …
Precedence Clause in Specifications
Make sure to include a precedence clause in the specifications. You should define which documents or sections take precedence. That way if there are errors or conflicts, one will take …
Avoid Superlatives In Contracts
Avoid the use of superlatives in contracts and documents. E.g. “all, make sure, assure, insure, as necessary”. These can be interpreted as making a guarantee. It would be better to …
Clear Specifications
An important lesson I have learned if you are on the design side of the project. Make the specifications clear. Unclear or contradictory specifications just end up leading to having …
Document all Changes, Variations, and Agreements
Projects are complicated. Lots of agreements and changes are constantly made, these should be managed properly.
Document all changes, variations and agreements on your projects. You should put everything in writing.