Partnering
has proven itself to be a successful means to improve the quality of the construction
process. The vast majority of partnering still occurs at the beginning of the construction
phase, usually just after award of the project or shortly after start of construction.
However, many people are expanding their use of partnering, discovering new methods for
utilizing the partnering process to help improve their projects. Here are a few of the
different applications now being used.Turn-Around Partnering
Used when a dispute erupts early in the project's life to get the project back on
track. Click here for more information
Program Partnering
A series of partnerings tied to the phasing of the project - especially useful on
multiple prime projects.
Inter-Agency Partnering
Used when two or more public agencies have a project in common - for example a city,
county, state, and/or federal agency.
Environmental Partnering
Takes place during the planning phase of the project and includes all key regulatory
agencies - used to help finalize the environmental documents/requirements by getting all
to agree to what is required.
Incentives Partnering
When allowed, the designer, owner, and contractor meet to agree to the incentives to be
used on the project, and to define the criteria by which success will be measured.
Design Intent Partnering
Focuses on conveying the intent of the design to the CM, Owner, and contractor(s),
allowing for the identification and resolution of potential problems.
Multiple Owner Partnering
For projects that have one "owner" during construction, and another upon
completion, especially where one owner provides funding for a project that is turned over
to another for operation.
Lesson Learned Partnering
Captures the lessons from your successful, and not so successful projects, shortening
your organizations learning curve.
Community Partnering
Many times the community has very strong feelings about your project, feelings which
can dramatically impact the project. A community partnering brings together
representatives from the community, along with the traditional project stakeholders, to
understand conflicting interests and resolve differences.
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