Ink & Lintel - Client Project Control Pack
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This pack contains eight coordinated templates for a novice or occasional construction client.

01 Project Financial Tracker.xlsx
   Budget, commitments, payments, forecast final cost and contingency.

02 Pre-start Meeting Agenda and Minutes.docx
   Readiness review, structured agenda, decisions and action record.

03 Variation and Change Control Log.xlsx
   Change request, estimate, approval, programme effect, forecast and close-out.

04 Actions and Decisions Log.xlsx
   Separate records for work still to be done and decisions already made.

05 Project Contacts and Responsibilities Schedule.docx
   Contacts, plain-English roles, RACI matrix, delegated authority and escalation.

06 Client Approval Record.docx
   Controlled approval of design, options, scope, cost, programme and risk implications.

07 Handover Document Register.xlsx
   Required, received, checked and accepted handover information and operational items.

08 Brief Pre-Construction Information Template.docx
   A proportionate PCI structure based on HSE CDM guidance.

PACK PRINCIPLES
- Adapt every template to the scale, complexity, procurement route and contract.
- Keep the contract administrator's documents, statutory records and professional advice separate.
- Record who is authorised to decide, instruct and approve expenditure.
- Keep budget, forecast and contingency distinct.
- Do not implement changes on verbal requests alone unless a defined emergency procedure applies.
- Review PCI and construction phase arrangements as information develops.
- Treat handover as operational readiness, not simply the date the works look finished.

REFERENCE BASIS
HSE L153: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l153.pdf
HSE commercial clients: https://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/cdm/2015/commercial-clients.htm
HSE CIS80 construction phase plan: https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cis80.pdf
Construction Playbook: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-construction-playbook
Project Routemap - Risk Management: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62972049e90e070395bb3ded/Risk_Management_-_FINAL.pdf

Version: 1.0
Prepared: 22 July 2026
