The Use of Partnering in the Facilities Design Process Summary of a Symposium (1994) / Chapter Skim
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THE USE OF PARTNERING IN THE FACILITIES DESIGN PROCESS
THE USE OF PARTNERING IN THE FACILITIES DESIGN PROCESS
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Though having multiple beneficial results, partnering is a simple process; one which turns confrontation into cooperation. In the late 1980s the Corps of Engineers started its partnering concept to reduce the litigation occurring on construction contracts.
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As an example, in two recent million square feet projects, during the first year of construction, the facility being constructed using partnering reduced correspondence between the Government and the contractor, from around three thousand to three hundred pieces. In the same two projects, there was also a reduction in Requests For Information from the Contractor, from over one thousand to just ninety-two.
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In this case, the client has gained functional flexibility, the structural engineer has economical support, the architect has a functional aesthetic space, the mechanical engineer has adequate space for ducts and pipes, the electrical and communications engineers have adequate access for conduit and cabling, the installation has a space that is easy to maintain, and management has a design within cost and schedule. All are happy and more importantly all have become successful through the synergy of the team, which is now a tight enthusiastic group.
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, and one that meets their legal and safety requirements, are also benefits. The design agent partner benefits include achieving published standards and criteria, meeting the required schedule, and the ability to stay within the know budget.
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