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” …
Scope
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 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 …
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 …
Know the Scope of Your Project
Know the scope of your contract. Read it often. As a project manager it rules your role on that project. Make sure you clarify the scope with all stakeholders to …
Clear Duties in Contract
Make strong, clear language in the contract documents so that your company’s duties are very clear. This avoids problems later on in the project. By making the duties clear (the …
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.