Alliance projects can lose time when documents and approvals pass between organisations without clear responsibilities. Define who must act, when their response is due and where it goes next, supported by simple procedures and visible tracking.
Urgent requests are not always good. Be specific in your requests. Instead of using the word “urgent”, state the required due date and time, along with what is required. This will lead to better and more timely responses to your requests.
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 …