1. By: Gustav Hamlet, Adam Hagsjö and Simon Larsson

2. Structured form of cooperation The basic idea Why is partnering a success?

3. Common goals Common activities Joint Economic

4. Team setup - previous experience - trust Start up workshop - compose common conditions - hard values - soft values - goal price

5. Detailed plan - implementation - management - detailed cost estimation Carry through - regular workshops - project plan update Evaluation - hard factors - soft factors - goals and conditions are met

6. + 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

7. Postgraduate study Complex project, kept budget, less errors Study shows: relationship, common goals Project implementation

8. 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)

9. Question 1 What are the two most common types of partnering arrangements? - strategic partnering - project partnering Question 2 What 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 3 Name three key factors in a partnering project. Common goals Common activities Joint Economic

10. Question 4 Name 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 5 Pros 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 6 What includes a partnering culture? Open communication Top-down commitment Honest dealings Elimination of confrontation A problem-solving approach Proactive teamwork