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 …
Scope
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 …
Scope Creep
Be careful of scope creep. Scope creep is where small additions or changes add up to contribute a larger and larger change in the scope of the project, often affecting …