The way forward? the use of partnering as the basis of construction contracting
Bacon, John M.D.
Employers and Contractors who work closely together will, sooner or later, reach a stage in their relationship when they want to move even closer together, just like couples. This process is carried out in the business world, in exactly the same way as with human beings. If two companies want to merge so much that they become inseparable and, in effect, one party, we call it a merger. The two companies become one and the same company. With humans, we call it marriage. However, if the companies want to get very close together, but still retain their own independent natures, then, in business, we call this partnering. With humans, we call it living together. This Paper reports how Partnering and collaboration as has been implemented in the UK, and briefly explores : − What is Partnering ? − The aims of project partnering − The Benefits of Partnering − What is needed for partnering to work ? the corporate and human commitment to mutual objectives, the potential for, and, realisation of proven improvement, a quick, simple, painless, problem-resolution process. − The Project Charter − How Workshops help to achieve partnering − Typical UK approach to Partnering Workshops − Who should Participate in the Workshops ?
Event: XXIII International FIG Congress : Shaping the change
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