If you ever visit a new place, you will want to ensure
you are well prepared. This may include rote learning how to say
'hello' in the local language, taking plenty of suncream
and looking up the best local bar and/or restaurant for a truly
authentic experience.
But what about a construction project? How do you ensure a
project, which (for example) may take place in East Africa, with
investors from China, consultants from Europe, and contractors from
the local region, runs effectively?
Like your trip abroad, you need to research the specific country
and its requirements. You need to understand the legislation in the
particular country and how it may affect your project; you may need
to amend a standard form contract to ensure it takes into account
local legislation and bylaws. Depending on who is developing the
project, you may need to change how you tender the project (e.g., a
public project may require you to carry out a public or selective
tender, etc.). It is
