Partnering

By: Gustav Hamlet, Adam Hagsjö and Simon Larsson

What is partnering?• Structured form of cooperation

• The basic idea

• Why is partnering a success?

Keyfactors.

• Common goals• Common activities• Joint Economic

Project implementation• Team setup

- previous experience- trust

• Start up workshop- compose common conditions- hard values- soft values- goal price

Project implementation• Detailed plan

- implementation- management- detailed cost estimation

• Carry through- regular workshops- project plan update

• Evaluation- hard factors- soft factors- goals and conditions are met

Whats +/- with partnering?• + Makes good relations between companies• + Better teamwork• + Minimise disputes between the suppliers and

contractors• + Fits perfect for more complex constructions_______________________________________________• - Less pressure on prices• - Doesn’t fit all projects• - Requires more meetings

Gothia towers

• Postgraduate study

• Complex project, kept budget, less errors

• Study shows: relationship, common goals

Project implementation

The end• Adam Hagsjö• Gustav Hamlet• Simon Larsson

• Sources:• www.partnering.se• www.ncc.se• www.skanska.se• www.wastbygg.se• Construction planning, programming and control

(Brian Cooke, Peter Williams)

QuestionsQuestion 1What are the two most common types of partnering arrangements?•- strategic partnering•- project partnering

Question 2What is partnering?•Partnering is a structured form of cooperation in the construction industry, where the developer, consultants, contractors and other key players jointly resolve construction assignments.The whole thing is based on a trusting relationship, which all play with open cards, and the expertise to complement each other throughout the construction process.  Question 3Name three key factors in a partnering project.•Common goals•Common activities•Joint Economic

Question 4Name at least three things you can benefit from using a partnering approach?•Cost savings though value engineering•Fewer interest charges due to no retention•Cost savings through buildability•Cost savings by eliminating formal tendering

Question 5Pros and cons in a partnering project?•+ Makes good relations between companies•+ Better teamwork•+ Minimise disputes between the suppliers and contractors•+ Fits perfect for more complex constructions_______________________________________________•- Less pressure on prices•- Doesn't fit all projects•- Requires more meetings

Question 6What includes a partnering culture?•Open communication•Top-down commitment•Honest dealings•Elimination of confrontation•A problem-solving approach•Proactive teamwork•