A Better Way to Deliver Building Projects

I have been in the construction industry since 1970 and have been involved in many ways of delivering building projects. By far the the best approach is selecting the key team members early in the design process so that everyone is working toward the same goals, i. e. most value for the least cost, most effective schedule, best long term operating usefulness, and sustainable elements.

By key team members, I mean owner, owner's rep. , architect/engineer, general contractor, key subs and suppliers. Having these key team members discussing each vital element of the project

before the design has progressed very far is vital to the overall success of the project.

The attached article discusses various methods of delivery and the pros and cons of each. Delivering a major construction project is a complicated and critical undertaking for any owner/user. This article is a great guide for deciding on the best approach for a given project.

http://www.agc.org/galleries/conmark/Building%20Capital%20Projects%20in%20Tough%20Times.pdf