Make sure to include a precedence clause in the specifications.

You should define which documents or sections take precedence. That way if there are errors or conflicts, one will take precedent.

Don’t put detail of the same work in more than one place. It is better to not repeat the same information but a precedence clause should still be put in place.

As the project manager, you should also be aware of the precedence in documents you have received from the client.

Tagged with: conflicts • errors • precedence • specifications

Filed under: Contract • Documentation

Don’t admit to errors or omissions until you consult with a proper internal team (managers, project director, financial, legal).

If you are admitting an error, make sure it is actually you or your company at fault and not the client or contractor.

However, don’t waste a lot of resources on the above if it is a small mistake on your company’s part and can be fixed easily, cheaply and with no other ramifications. (e.g. you specified table E flange on one pipe but pump to match it comes with table D flange, this may be only $100 to fix, you should make sure that as project manager you have the authority to authorize small fixes like this quickly and easily).

Tagged with: errors • legal

Filed under: Contract