Variation Victory
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About this course
Michael Plunkett
Picture this: You've just finished a construction project, poured your heart and soul into it, only to find yourself locked in a bitter dispute with the client over unpaid variations. Countless hours spent arguing, mountains of paperwork, and the stress eating away at you. The worst part? You're not getting paid for the extra work you've done. Sound familiar? If so, you're not alone. Client disputes and unpaid variations are a nightmare for builders, wasting valuable time and draining hard-earned profits. But what if there was a way to avoid this frustration altogether? What if you could proactively manage variations, ensure clear communication with clients, and get paid for every change, on time, every time?
Hi, I am Michael Plunkett. I have been in the industry for 40 years. I've worked for the Master Builders for 5 years and have extensive experience in contracting, the building code, energy ratings, and more.
WHAT You'll learn
In this course, we're going to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to:
Avoid disputes: Say goodbye to wasted time and stressful confrontations.
Keep your clients happy: Happy clients mean repeat business and glowing referrals
Get paid what you're owed: No more chasing payments or feeling shortchanged.
Stay compliant: Ensure your variations are handled correctly, protecting you from potential legal and financial issues down the line
By the end of this course, you'll have the confidence and skills to turn variations into opportunities for profit and growth. We'll cover everything from understanding what constitutes a variation, to creating clear procedures and documentation, to negotiating effectively with clients, and finally, ensuring you get paid for every change.
Here's a quick overview of what we'll cover:
Understanding what classes as a variation
Creating your internal standard operating procedure (SOP)
Creating your variation contract information sheet
Creating your variation form
Explaining the variation process to your team
Making the variation form available to clients and team
Creating a test variation
Getting clients to agree to the variation before work
Notifying the Designer, Engineer, Building Surveyor, Certifier
Purchase orders for variations
