On Tuesday, we saw what happens when documentation fails: the Taino case fell apart in court due to poor recordkeeping and documentation. Today, let’s talk about how to prevent that.

Project teams rarely regret thorough documentation, but they often regret what’s missing. When disputes arise, facts matter more than recollections. The story told by your records becomes your best defense.

Today’s construction technologies used by general contractors and subcontractors are a good start, but they are truly, only a start. Their value is diminished by how little of the data they produce is truly objective.

In litigation, subjectivity invites doubt. Objectivity builds protection.

What decisions are you making today that your future self or your legal team will need to prove tomorrow? Think about it. Then take action. I’d be happy to share what I’ve seen work.