Partnering Magazine Fall 2019

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BEST PRACTICES

A Modern Day Look at Partnering

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5 STRATEGIES THAT WILL REDUCE CONFLICT AND IMPROVE PROJECT OUTCOMES s construction management professionals and

stakeholders voluntarily agree at the outset of a project

consultants, it’s our business to think about how

to adopt a cooperative, team-based approach in order to

people and processes fit together to achieve

eliminate or reduce conflicts and claims, and enhance job

the best results. Many of us got into this industry

satisfaction and successful project outcomes.

because we have a passion for building something bigger than us. Better buildings. Better infrastructure. The power to

The concept of Partnering made its debut in the late 1980s

impact cities and communities for years to come. With this

in response to a significant increase in conflicts, claims, and

in mind, there is nothing quite as rewarding as delivering a

litigation among owners, architects, and contractors. Since

successful project with a successful team. And, as with any

then, several management consulting firms, federal agencies,

team environment, this is not always an easy task. We know

and professional organizations have embraced and helped

that project teams are not always formed out of choice, project

define the Partnering process.

stakeholders come together at all stages, and projects are these challenges, there is one aspect of a successful team that is

According to the International Partnering Institute (IPI), Partnering:

a constant: a shared, collaborative culture and a commitment

• Reduces claims

to project development and problem resolution regardless of

• Produces cost savings

the contract delivery method used. This is where the concept of

• Reduces project delivery time

Partnering comes in.

• Enhances project safety

delivered by a variety of different delivery methods. Despite

WHAT IS PARTNERING?

• Promotes greater job satisfaction for the entire project team

In the design and construction industry, Partnering is a

Despite these benefits, the momentum for Partnering subsided

formal, facilitated management process in which all project

from its initial introduction to the industry, and its definition

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