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, try to have complete deliverables packages complete before construction begins.

If design is still proceeding when construction starts, the constructors will require a lot more input from the designers, leading to higher design costs (in construction stage services).

Tagged with: construction stage services • deliverables • work packages

Filed under: Construction • Cost • Design • Planning

Make sure you and your client agree on the deliverables expected for the project.

Sometimes a contract may specify deliverables without enough detail. This could lead to you delivering something quite different than what the client required.

If the scope is not clear, or if deliverables are not clearly listed, you should clarify with the client as early as possible.

Tagged with: deliverable • deliverables

Filed under: Client • Communication • Contract • Scope

Submit deliverables to the client (if that is required) before invoicing them.

Don’t make the mistake of not submitting deliverables, as it will delay payment.

Tagged with: deliverables • invoice • payment

Filed under: Client • Contract

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 make sure to clarify all the contract terms and conditions, deliverables, and scope with the new client or client’s project manager.

Obviously the scope will need to be clarified, but it is also important to go over with the new client or project manager all the finer details of the contract to avoid any uncertainty or surprises on their part.

It is not ideal just to let them read the contract. Good communication is important and a proper discussion of the existing terms will make a smoother business relationship.

Tagged with: Client • Communication • conditions • Contract • deliverables • details • Scope • terms

Filed under: Communication • Contract • Documentation