Variation Victory
Tired of client disputes and unpaid variations? Take control with "Variation Victory," the course designed to help builders manage construction changes effectively. Learn how to avoid disputes, ensure timely payments, and stay compliant with industry standards. Gain the knowledge to turn variations into opportunities for profit and growth. Enroll in Variation Victory today at futurebuilder.co and start transforming your construction projects!
What You'll Learn
In this course, we're going to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to:
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Avoid disputes: Say goodbye to wasted time and stressful confrontations.
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Keep your clients happy: Happy clients mean repeat business and glowing referrals
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Get paid what you're owed: No more chasing payments or feeling shortchanged.
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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:
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Understanding what classes as a variation
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Creating your internal standard operating procedure (SOP)
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Creating your variation contract information sheet
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Creating your variation form
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Explaining the variation process to your team
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Making the variation form available to clients and team
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Creating a test variation
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Getting clients to agree to the variation before work
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Notifying the Designer, Engineer, Building Surveyor, Certifier
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Purchase orders for variations
About This Course
Variation Victory
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.
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Michael Plunkett
Smart Rate
Michael Plunkett, Principal of SmartRate - Building Energy Efficiency Specialists, has dedicated over 30 years to the home building industry. With a deep passion for Building Energy Rating and Sustainable Building, Michael has become a leading expert in energy efficiency assessment for both residential and commercial projects. Michael’s career focus is on sharing his extensive knowledge in sustainable building practices and the latest industry tools. As an accredited assessor with ABSA (40116) and BDAV (VIC/BDAV/15/1686), he’s recognized for his expertise and contributions. He delivers training in Certificate IV in Building and Construction for the Housing Industry Association (RTO 1091) in North QLD, and Certificate IV in NatHERS through Education in Building (RTO 32418) across Australia. Committed to raising awareness about the importance of sustainability, Michael has presented at various industry events and continues to empower professionals with the knowledge they need to create more energy-efficient, sustainable buildings. His leadership and commitment to environmental efficiency make him a driving force in the future of sustainable building design.
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