Building Approvals
Make sure you specify in contracts and specifications that contractors are responsible for obtaining all relevant building and plumbing approvals for their work. Put that in writing but also verbally …
Datum Differences
Be aware of datum differences when doing coastal projects. Coastal/ocean datums are different to land datums and if not specified correctly could cause problems on a project. You don’t want …
Payment Stages
Always specify payment stages in contracts with a client, contractor or consultant, etc. It should state at what stage payments can be claimed or paid, such as monthly for incurred …
Document Changes to the Scope Brief
Even if there is no change in cost or schedule you should still document any changes to the scope brief. Submit those as variations to the client. This way the …
Limit Your Liability
Make sure to limit your liability. Make this in writing in the contract A small project can still have a high risk of being liable to damages, especially if the …
Project Failure
Project failure is generally associated with one or more of the following three: Cost Schedule Client satisfaction Particularly, an unhappy client or an unhappy team will mean your company suffers …
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 …