1. Explanation of Fast-tracked, Partnering and Joint Ventures method of
procurement.
a) Fast-tracked
- The goal of fast-track construction is to reduce project duration by overlapping the
design and construction phases. Therefore, the design is incomplete before the
construction starts.
- In short, fast-tracked is an expansion to Design and Build which is by incorporating
other management and administration elements in the work. These may result in
separate contracts or a series of phased starts and completions.
- As it is typical for design processes to be performed consecutively, there is likely to be
significant scope for time savings during the design phase.
- The practice of permitting designers to work simultaneously is known as concurrent
engineering. The building process may be designed as a series of work packages that
are subcontracted to parallel-working subcontractors. Hence, this demands meticulous
coordination to ensure the compatibility of their works.
- Since design, tendering and construction can be overlapped, overall project duration
will be significantly reduced. If the contractor is selected on a negotiated basis, it is
possible to begin construction work before the completion of the design phase.
- Although design and construction time will be cut, another element to consider is cost,
which is likely to increase in comparison to conventional methods.
b) Partnering
- Partnering is not a distinct kind of procurement structure, but rather a cooperative
strategy among project stakeholders. It is an arrangement that encourages members to
work more effectively together, including shared problem resolution, continuous
improvement, continuity of work, rapid resolution, fast construction, on-time
completion, and increased profits.
- Good working relationships between project participants are the key to a successful
construction project.
- Partnering is presented as a strategy that can be utilized to reduce conflict on
construction projects and promote positive working relationships amongst project
members.
procurement.
a) Fast-tracked
- The goal of fast-track construction is to reduce project duration by overlapping the
design and construction phases. Therefore, the design is incomplete before the
construction starts.
- In short, fast-tracked is an expansion to Design and Build which is by incorporating
other management and administration elements in the work. These may result in
separate contracts or a series of phased starts and completions.
- As it is typical for design processes to be performed consecutively, there is likely to be
significant scope for time savings during the design phase.
- The practice of permitting designers to work simultaneously is known as concurrent
engineering. The building process may be designed as a series of work packages that
are subcontracted to parallel-working subcontractors. Hence, this demands meticulous
coordination to ensure the compatibility of their works.
- Since design, tendering and construction can be overlapped, overall project duration
will be significantly reduced. If the contractor is selected on a negotiated basis, it is
possible to begin construction work before the completion of the design phase.
- Although design and construction time will be cut, another element to consider is cost,
which is likely to increase in comparison to conventional methods.
b) Partnering
- Partnering is not a distinct kind of procurement structure, but rather a cooperative
strategy among project stakeholders. It is an arrangement that encourages members to
work more effectively together, including shared problem resolution, continuous
improvement, continuity of work, rapid resolution, fast construction, on-time
completion, and increased profits.
- Good working relationships between project participants are the key to a successful
construction project.
- Partnering is presented as a strategy that can be utilized to reduce conflict on
construction projects and promote positive working relationships amongst project
members.
