We can prevent costly errors with good project controls.
- What are project controls
- Information management systems and protocols
- Software / logs / lists
- RFIs / ASIs / Emails / Letters / Change Orders / Drawings / Contracts / Etc.
- What’s required
- Your contract may stipulate what’s reqiured
- What systems do Prime Contractors need?
- More comprehensive and may depend on project sizes and complexity
- What systems do Subcontractors need?
- Maybe less comprehensive but again will vary depending on type and project complexity
- Minimum for all
- Logging system for information transfer – RFIs / Communications / Etc.
- For a simple solution, you can use a spreadsheet or task manager
- Drawing log
- Change Order log
- Daily reports or work logs
- Additional items may be required dependign on the project
- Submittal logs / meeting minutes / etc.
- Logging system for information transfer – RFIs / Communications / Etc.
Key Questions:
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What project controls are you using?
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Are they adequate?
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Can they grow with you?
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What need improvement?
Take-Action Items:
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Review your systems
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Implement changes
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Review at least twice a year