Documentation of the design and construction process is something that is not terribly hard to do but it seems to be equally as easy not to do. In the rush of business, so many things seem self-evident at the time and their documentation seems almost superfluous. ...
Meeting Summary/Minutes document information communicated at meetings. This documentation may well be one of the most important elements in expectation management. Direction from the Client as well as decisions regarding various design elements are often made...
Scope Change Identification and Documentation must occur as soon as practicable. Changes in the scope of work (SOW) are common during the design process. Some are minor changes and some can have significant impacts on schedule and budget. Timely notification to the...
The book entitled "A Guide to Managing Engineering and Architectural Design Services Contracts - What Every Project Manager Needs to Know" contains twelve Exhibits (Templates). The efficiency of a consultant's practice is greatly enhanced when these templates are...
General Terms and Conditions, frequently referred to as “Boilerplate,” defines how the Client and Consultant will relate to each other in a business relationship without regard to a specific project. The following is a critical “Boilerplate” item that if not clearly...
“The faintest of ink is more powerful than the strongest memory” – Ancient Chinese Proverb Documentation of the design and construction process is something that it is not terribly hard to do but it seems to be very easy not to do it. In the rush of business, so...
