What sort of accountability measures should be built into a contract?
A daily report from the contractor is a must for any good contract. These daily reports are a critical tool for ensuring adherence to the schedule and keeping you abreast of any important developments. As such, the reports should indicate what work is being performed and by how many crew members, as well as detail which subcontractors and equipment are at the site. In addition, a constructability review should be mandatory as part of the design process. Such reviews ensure that the drawings and specifications are geared to the current project. Constructability reviews significantly reduce change orders and can help alleviate the possibility for claims.
