Plan project stages, communication, and handover
Agree on a realistic schedule with key stages, dependencies, payment milestones, and update frequency. Site conditions, approvals, weather, design decisions, and material availability may affect timing, so establish how changes will be reported and documented.
Keep approved drawings, specifications, estimates, approvals, invoices, and progress notes together. Set review points with the project team and consult an independent qualified professional if you need technical advice on structural design or workmanship. At handover, compare completed work with the agreed scope and record outstanding items.