Know where the water will go
A sound surface will not last if water has nowhere to drain. Check levels, outfalls, culverts and side drains before pricing the work.
Read the whole tender package
Check the programme, site access, contract conditions, required securities and payment terms as well as the bill of quantities.
Record measurements as you go
Keep delivery tickets, levels, concrete records, instructions and photos while the team is on site. Reconstructing them later takes time.
Allow for local conditions
Rain, haul distances, material supply, traffic and land access can all affect progress. Include them in the programme.
Write site reports people can act on
A site report should say what was planned, what happened and what needs a decision. Keep the detail, but make those points easy to find.
Raise drawing and site issues early
If a drawing is unclear or site conditions change, raise it and record the response before the work moves on.