📍 When to use this template
- After every formal meeting with the client, their representatives, or the Engineer-in-Charge.
- Circulated within 24-48 hours of the meeting to all attendees and stakeholders.
- Prepared by the PMC's Project Manager or a designated site engineer, then reviewed before circulation.
Sections & fields
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1Header / Project Information8 fields
Project Name
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Contract / Package No.
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Date of Meeting
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Time of Meeting (Start/End)
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Venue of Meeting (Physical/Online)
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Prepared By (Name & Designation)
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Circulated On
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2List of Attendees6 fields
Organisation (Client/PMC/Contractor/Consultant)
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3List of Absentees (with apologies)4 fields
Organisation
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4Discussion Points & Decisions4 fields
Subject / Agenda Point
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Discussion Summary
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Decision Taken / Way Forward
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5Action Points / Responsibility Matrix7 fields
Action Item No.
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Description of Task
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Responsible Person / Organisation
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Target Date for Completion
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Current Status (Open/Closed/In Progress)
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Reference (MoM Item No.)
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6Key Issues Hindering Progress5 fields
Hindrance No.
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Description of Issue (e.g., Drawing Delay, Material Approval, Site Access)
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Impact on Schedule/Cost
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Proposed Mitigation
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Support Required From Client
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7Attachments & References3 fields
Attachment Sr. No.
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Document Title / Description (e.g., Site Photos, Drawing Ref., Letter No.)
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File Name / Link
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8Distribution & Next Meeting4 fields
Distribution List (For Information / For Action)
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Next Meeting Date (Tentative)
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Next Meeting Time & Venue (Tentative)
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MoM Approved By (Client Representative)
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💡 Sample filled excerpt
Section: Action Points / Responsibility Matrix
Action Item No.: 03
Description of Task: Client to provide approval for the final shade card of external paint (Brand: Asian Paints Apex Ultima).
Responsible Person / Organisation: Mr. R. Sharma (Client PM)
Target Date for Completion: 25-JUL-2024
⚖ Compliance notes
- Serves as an official record of instructions and agreements, crucial for substantiating claims for Extension of Time (EOT) or Variations as per FIDIC Sub-Clauses 3.5 (Instructions) and 20.1 (Contractor's Claims).
- Documents client-caused delays or changes, providing key evidence for dispute resolution and arbitration proceedings.
- Provides a clear audit trail of communication and decisions for internal, client, or third-party project audits.
- Helps enforce accountability by formally recording responsibilities and deadlines agreed upon during the meeting.