Calling time “float” can make it an easy target for removal. Describe necessary work accurately, explain contingency and monitor the float that remains. A clear schedule helps your client understand both the time required and the risks to completion.
Avoid problems later by checking early in the project who is responsible for what aspect of the project and who has authority to approve what. Document this.
You don’t want to wait weeks and months for a client to approve your proposal. Save time and win more business by understanding the approval delegation limits of your client.
Make sure you allow enough time in your project plan for designs and drawings to be approved, internally as well as by the client. It is common to need 1-2 …
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 …
Make sure that the contract specifies the length of time allowed for approvals or decisions. When drawings or documents are sent to the client for approval, you need to know …
Make sure you get a signed agreement before work is started on the project. This is important both from getting the signed contract from the client, but also to do …