A request usually comes down the chain of command to the person that will eventually be responsible for the on-site implementing and management of the information derived from the site visit. This person is the project manager. If you are the person receiving the site visit request, there is a good chance that you will… Continue reading Identifying the purpose of a site visit for a project. (Why are you being asked to conduct the site visit?) part 2 of 3
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Identifying the Purpose of a site visit for a project. Part 1 of 3
The requester of the site visit should provide the site visit’s essential information in writing. The information should include all contact information for the site visit as well as a description and piece count of the object or objects. Conducting a site visit with only the immediate or short-term goals in mind can lead to… Continue reading Identifying the Purpose of a site visit for a project. Part 1 of 3
Developing your project’s risk management and quality control plan. RED FLAGS, Part 2 of 2
There are generally ten primary events that can cause immediate or deferred damage to your collection during a project. You need to constantly monitor these items and include risk management measures to control them in your planning for budget and time. In the course of your quality control tours you will check each of the… Continue reading Developing your project’s risk management and quality control plan. RED FLAGS, Part 2 of 2
Developing your project’s risk management and quality control plan. Part 1 of 2
I train my staff to ask themselves "what could possibly go wrong" at every stage of their project planning. Identifying what will go as planned is easy and the average industry person could manage a project when everything goes right. Planning for what could go wrong is what separates a good project manager or team from the… Continue reading Developing your project’s risk management and quality control plan. Part 1 of 2
How are addendums and contingencies used during an art-service project
An addendum is an addition to the original project contract. The original contract budget, for example, defines specific transportation and labor requirements. The project budget defined in the contract is based on and is limited by the contractor’s quote which is based on the institutions transportation and labor request. This budget will have been approved… Continue reading How are addendums and contingencies used during an art-service project
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