Clarify Terms and Conditions
Clarify the terms and conditions with the new project manager. If the client changes during a project (or the client project manager changes), then you as the project manager should …
Contract
Clarify Ownership Of Drawings
It is important to clarify the ownership of drawings your company produces. Make sure the contract or agreements clarify the ownership of drawings and documents. Some clients may expect the …
Get a Signed Contract Before Starting Work
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 …
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 …
Client or Contractor Track Record
When preparing a tender, signing a contract, or making a purchase order, be careful to check a potential client’s or contractor’s track record. They may be a known litigator. Your …