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Technology backlash

Written by Tim Lovell

July 11, 2017 / 432 words

The brewing technology backlash in QS and why the solution is simple In recent years, an endless stream of project management systems and platforms have sprung up, from Cab-I-net to CEMAR, SAP , Coins and Primavera. When it comes to complex projects with multiple contractors and stakeholders, managing information flow has always been a challenge. Developers…

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Avoiding nasty commercial surprises

Written by Tim Lovell

July 18, 2017 / 773 words

Nail the scope It is critical that the scope is fully understood by both parties to ensure the smooth running of a contract. Ideally, this should happen during the tender process, although this isn’t always practical. There are various contract forms that attempt to deal with more ambiguous scope such as reimbursable or target cost.…