Problem 2: Poor or No Proof of Work
During construction projects, changes inevitably happen in the plans or on
the jobsite. Layout positions may need to be moved from where they were
originally placed so they will fit with the realities of the site.
But without a way to easily collect field data or document original layout
points and the changes in placement that were made, you can't give
good answers if questions are raised about your work and why you made
the decisions you did. Even if the changes were made in good faith—and
most are—it's a challenge to defend them, especially to the owner whose
investment is on the line.
When these sticky situations arise, contractors may find that they don't
have any real proof of the work they completed, or that the proof they do
have is shaky at best. If you should find yourself in this predicament, you
could end up waiting longer to get paid than you or your team of workers are
comfortable with or can financially withstand.
Solution: Document Work Performed
A technology tool that can provide an account of all positioning before,
during, and after construction helps you record your work and back up
your decisions. When changes are requested or need to happen as a result
of shifts on the construction site, you can pinpoint where the layout points
were originally positioned, as well as where they were moved to and why.
When you need to provide proof of the work performed, you can show
everything that's been done, whether digitally or as markups on a physical
plan. And should errors happen, you can use work-in-progress documentation
to spot and fix them quickly, before further construction occurs.
Having access to complete documentation demonstrates your
professionalism, and just as importantly, it enables easier sign-off and faster
payment for the work you've done. When you get paid in a timely manner,
you can avoid the burnout of stressful cash flow issues and spend more time
on improving your profitability and growing your business.
3 in 5 contractors suffer from cash flow issues
and must frequently chase down paychecks.
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