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When a design change occurs during construction it is critical that notification is given to all affected parties and that the delay to construction is minimized. The best practice is…

This checklist will include suggestions for activities which the team should address prior to construction beginning and will include items including both office and field activities. This document available via…

This document will assist the project manager with relevant items to consider and review when preparing bid documents. It is crucial that the bid document includes everything the contractor will…

This review will help the PM with the technical and visual aspects of the report preparation, process review, and approval. This document is available via download only.  This document was…

The design kick-off meeting should review and approve the project’s design criteria. Copies or links of current jurisdictional design manuals and standard drawings should be made available at the kick-off…

This document will review the key individuals in the QC process and what their role will be. In addition, review milestones should be discussed and set, i.e. 30/60/90% review.  This…

This meeting can be held in conjunction with the schedule review meeting and should include all staff working on the project. Items to be discussed include scope, budget, team, client,…

This initial step should involve a meeting of staff to be involved in the project so the schedule and client expectations can be discussed. A draft schedule should be prepared…

Large and small, projects need well-qualified people to complete a scope of work or services on schedule and on budget. Small projects will usually suffice with an independent quality reviewer…

In negotiations, knowledge is your most powerful tool. Detailed knowledge of your client’s needs and desires – as well as in-depth knowledge of your firm’s scoping, contractual and pricing options…