Contract for Success

Commercial Solutions in Construction

10 Essential Habits to Contract for Success


  1. Understand the contract
  2. Take time to get the commercial deal right and pay attention to detail
  3. Be boringly rigorous in approach to programmes and scheduling
  4. Focus relentlessly on design information until you have everything you need
  5. Manage change pro-actively and use the contract mechanisms available
  6. Make your approach to subcontracting a key driver for success
  7. Be a king of great record keeping
  8. Get governance and reporting processes right for your own sake, not just to keep the boss happy.
  9. Employ great people
  10. Work with great customers