CONSTRUCTION MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION The partnering process is an attempt to remove the adversarial roles that can develop between members of the project team and to substitute cooperation, cohesion, consideration and compromise, together with a desire to work toward the achievement of each participant’s goals. The RE is expected to be an enthusiastic participant in the partnering process and ensure full participation and cooperation by the field staff. Partnering provides the basis for improving participant relationships on construction projects and increases the potential for a successful project. The RE is expected to assume a leadership role in maintaining the process throughout the life of the project and be proactive in the resolution of problems and barriers to this process. The objectives, understanding of the principals and goals, and the importance of maintaining respectful relationships through partnering needs to be demonstrated and maintained by the RE and staff throughout the project. The RE is expected to implement partnering according to Section 00725 and the UDOT/AGC Partnering Field Guide. This process includes conducting partnering evaluations on a regular basis as described in the UDOT/AGC Partnering Field Guide. For more information, refer to the links on the UDOT Partnering page under Contract Management. A sample preconstruction conference and partnering agenda is included in the guide, under Appendix C. (See also Preconstruction Conference Agenda in the Appendix for a suggested listing of invitees)
Preconstruction Survey (See also Preconstruction Survey under Preconstruction) As part of a project risk assessment, consideration should be given to the use of a preconstruction survey for purposes of evaluating the condition of existing facilities before construction begins. This is mostly used on projects being built in urban areas where construction operations have potential to cause damage to adjacent structures or facilities. An example may be where historic buildings or properties are in relatively close proximity to construction operations and heavy equipment. In such cases, pile driving and other operations may require the use of vibration monitoring. When determined during the design process to be of value in mitigating risk, an item for “preconstruction survey” may be included in the contract, to be performed by the Contractor as an early action work item.
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