Manage Client Expectations
Make sure the contract reflects the client’s expectations. If you find differences early in the project you should tell the client. If you find them late in the project, you …
Construction Stage Services Costs
Construction stage services cost more if the design is still being done when construction begins. Target all the design to be done before construction begins. If that is not possible, …
Get Clear Directions on Organizational Priorities
Most companies or organizations have multiple projects all pulling at resources to achieve their goals. It is important that the program or projects manager be aware of what each projects …
Prepare Properly for Transport of Painted Work
Whenever painted steelwork or other equipment is to be lifted, transported etc, consideration should be given to reducing damage to the paint. Slings, forklifts, chains or other equipment is often …
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 …
Time Charge Codes
Send time charge codes with meeting and function invitations. If you send an invite/schedule booking to team members for a meeting, staff function, training etc, you should send the time …
Get To Know Your Clients
Get to know your client contact more personally, not just their project specific details. Find out their interests, other projects they are working on etc. Possibly send them useful information, …
Learn to do presentations Effectively
Presentations are often badly made, and are boring. Don’t use lots of text in a PowerPoint presentation. A few key points on each page is better. This avoids the problem …
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 …
Consider Overall Costs
Remember in your planning that the costs of materials are often less than the labour costs to install them. Consider the ease and speed of installation even if the materials …