NEXT LEVEL PARTNERING
How to Start a Collaborative Partnering Program
On-Time On Bu To assist owners in starting their Collaborative Partnering Program, IPI has just THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT THE
published a new Owners’ Guide entitled On-Time On-Budget: How to Start a
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEEDS TO
Collaborative Partnering Program. This easy to read guide walks owners through ten
BECOME MORE COLLABORATIVE. WE
steps to starting their Collaborative Partnering Program (CPP).
LOSE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS EACH YEAR DUE TO LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY,
Step 1: Decide to start a collaborative partnering program
MISCOMMUNICATION, EXCESS
The first step is to decide to start a CP program and commit to making it happen. It is
ADMINISTRATION AND CLAIMS. ALL
also important to understand what it is you want to achieve—lower prices, no claims,
OF THESE DOLLARS COULD BE USED
improved productivity, keeping your good people, etc. What do you want to achieve
TO BUILD THINGS. WORSE YET, IS
with your CPP? Knowing this will help you “sell” everyone on following you to achieve
THAT THE NATURE OF CONSTRUCTION
tangible results.
IS HIGHLY INTERDEPENDENT. BECAUSE OF OUR INTERDEPENDENCE, NO
Step 2: Agree to utilize the IPI matrices and specifications
ONE WORKING ON A CONSTRUCTION
Following the CPP structure (embedded in the matrices and specifications) is essential
PROJECT CAN JUST WALK AWAY
to supporting the development of a culture of collaboration. Taking a long term view
FROM ISSUES AND SUCCEED. WE
is essential. Culture change will not happen overnight. It will take time. When change
MUST HAVE THE COOPERATION OF
happens on your projects, others will take note and wonder how they are able to
THE OTHER TEAM MEMBERS, WHO
accomplish such significant results. This will lead to others learning and following the
HOLD OUR SUCCESS IN THEIR HANDS,
CPP structure, looking for similar results.
AS MUCH AS WE HOLD IT IN OUR
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OWN. THIS IS WHY IPI HAS CREATED
Step 3: Conduct orientation training
THE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERING
Your people must know what you are trying to accomplish, that you are serious, and
PROGRAM—A STRUCTURED
broadly what they are to do. The IPI CPP Orientation Training is essential to help
APPROACH TO DEVELOPING HIGHLY
support a good launch to your program. This training is best held jointly including
COLLABORATIVE CONSTRUCTION
the owner, contractor, users, designer and other key stakeholders. Together the
PROJECT TEAMS FOCUSED ON THE
counterparts learn about the CPP model, your objectives and what is expected. This
SUCCESS OF THEIR PROJECTS.
will help you get some momentum going.
Partnering Magazine Winter 2020
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