Construction Partnering

Successful construction partnering is a process that brings together the owner, architect, general contractor, engineers, construction managers, subcontractors and often key suppliers to form a team that is accountable to one another. The focus is on defining what success means for each party involved in the project and on reaching agreement on ways to support each other. The benefits include more timely completion of projects, increased productivity, lower costs, and reduced incidence of lawsuits. Many partnering efforts fail or fall short because of insufficient follow-up and accountability. An effective partnering process involves addressing communication and trust issues head-on and forming agreements that will be respected, and not ignored. A more open sharing of information among partners builds trust, which leads to a higher level of overall performance and profitability.

Jim Delia was the Partnering Facilitator for multiple award-winning projects, including the International Partnering Institute’s Partnered Project of the Year.