Construction Magazine December 2014 | Page 21

Construction Project Management Communications
Workflow processes incorporating authorisation procedures can then ensure that decisions are properly authorised and communicated . Future issues with the client regarding “ agreed ” variations to specifications that haven ’ t been met can then be avoided .
The only way to ensure information is disseminated to everyone is by logging it in a universally-accessible location , such as your construction management software . This ensures that everyone knows what ’ s been amended , when , why and by whom . It also gives them ample opportunity to update specifications , procurement information and project forecasts .
The best software systems have full mobile capabilities , enabling people to record changes instantly on-site . This capturing of data leads
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