Kevin Calisher has been responsible for overseeing the design and development of a wide range of medical facilities during the course of his career, which has seen him come into contact with many different contractors. One of the key aspects of his job is to get the most out of these contactors to ensure they provide the services required by his company’s clients.
Establish Communication Guides
When overseeing a project, it is important that you communicate regularly with the people working on the ground to determine the current state of the project. Arrange for a daily catch-up with the site foreman so that they can raise any important issues and spend time on-site regularly to make sure that the project is going according to plan.
Keep Everything in Writing
Make sure that you maintain a file containing all documents that are relevant to the work. This include the initial agreements signed with the contractor, any minutes from meetings with them, project milestones and written documentation relating to changes in the project and how they will be handled.
Only Pay for Completed Work
You should only ever pay for work that has been completed by the contractor, as this increases your project security levels. Paying large sums in advance leaves you open to exploitation should your contractor prove to be unscrupulous.
Be a Good Customer
Kevin Calisher has found that by treating contractors with honesty and respect, they are more likely to offer the same in return. Be personable and make sure to offer all of the facilities the contractor and their team require to get the job done properly.
Establish Communication Guides
When overseeing a project, it is important that you communicate regularly with the people working on the ground to determine the current state of the project. Arrange for a daily catch-up with the site foreman so that they can raise any important issues and spend time on-site regularly to make sure that the project is going according to plan.
Keep Everything in Writing
Make sure that you maintain a file containing all documents that are relevant to the work. This include the initial agreements signed with the contractor, any minutes from meetings with them, project milestones and written documentation relating to changes in the project and how they will be handled.
Only Pay for Completed Work
You should only ever pay for work that has been completed by the contractor, as this increases your project security levels. Paying large sums in advance leaves you open to exploitation should your contractor prove to be unscrupulous.
Be a Good Customer
Kevin Calisher has found that by treating contractors with honesty and respect, they are more likely to offer the same in return. Be personable and make sure to offer all of the facilities the contractor and their team require to get the job done properly.
