CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2

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1. Traditionally there has been a lot of conflicts between architects and contractors on the issue of change orders. Which method you think has the most potential to reduce these conflicts and adversarial relationship?

I think the method that has the most potential to reduce conflicts regarding change orders between architects and contractors is the Design-Build delivery system. One reason is for this system reducing conflicts regarding change orders is because there is the presence of constructability review from the beginning of the design phase. This review allows construction professionals to advise the designer if there is a construction flaw in the drawings, preventing a change order in the future. Since the construction process usually starts while the drawings are still being created, any changes in the Design-Build drawings can usually be easily incorporated in the field. Since the designer and contractor are usually the same entity, this allows there to be a good relationship since both work closely together on projects.

2. Why can't a Design-Bid-Build project be fast-tracked as compare to Design-Bid?

The Design-Bid-Build projects can't be as fast paced like Design-Build because the entire process is linear. Contractors are not involved until after the drawings are complete so there are no constructability reviews. This can create and has created many change orders along the construction stage. Not only do these change orders cause the schedule to be longer but the absence of information from specifications and drawings can create RFI's that can take time for the AE to answer. It can be difficult for contractors to fast track Design-Bid-Build methods if they are not given all of the information they need.

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1. Traditionally there has been a lot of conflicts between architects and contractors on the issue of change orders. Which method you think has the most potential to reduce these conflicts and adversarial relationship?

In my experience the Design-Build Method is most likely to reduce conflicts and adversarial relationships between architects and contractors when a change order takes place. A very experienced DB team has the greatest chance in succeeding to achieve goals when it comes to scheduling, maintenance, construction speed and intensity without falling into too many change orders.

In real life when specifications are not very clear the DB team and the General Contractor tend to blame each other for the lack clarification.

Why can't a Design-Bid-Build project be fast-tracked as compare to Design-Bid?

Design Bid Build project can't be fast tracked as compared to Design Build, it's very much true. Reason Behind delay of DBB are most frequently raising conflicts, Change order etc. In DBB there is lots of meetings between design team and build team, which generally is absent in case of DB method.

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Traditionally there has been a lot of conflicts between architects and contractors on the issue of change orders. Which method you think has the most potential to reduce these conflicts and adversarial relationship?

Design-Build (DB) has the most potential to reduce the conflicts and adversarial relationship. Also an experienced DB team has the greatest chance of succeeding in achieving goals in schedule maintenance, construction speed and intensity.

Design Bid Build project can't be fast tracked as compared to Design Build, it's very much true. Reason Behind delay of Design Bid Build are most frequently raising conflicts, change order etc. there is lots of meetings between design team and build team, which generally is absent in case of Design-Bid method.

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Traditionally there has been a lot of conflicts between architects and contractors on the issue of change orders. Which method you think has the most potential to reduce these conflicts and adversarial relationship?

The conflict is sometimes caused by the oversight position of the architect over the contractor. The contractor does not have direct linkage to the owner if the architect is representing the owner. Also, the architect has a vision for the product, whereas the contractor is basing his work on performing a process. While the contractor is trying to achieve something that meets the product requirements using an inexpensive, timely, and reliable process, the architect is only concerned with process if it is poor quality or does not get the result envisioned. This might be different than the result specified. To minimize conflict, change costs must be determined by a standard formula, not just a negotiation. If the results are not as intended, but meet requirements, a third party can help to determine how to proceed in a conflict. This could be in the form of a third-party pre-arbitrator functioning as an empowered change order manager.

Why can't a Design-Bid-Build project be fast-tracked as compared to Design-Bid?

The design bid build model has a more linear set of milestones or check points that make it difficult to do several tasks in parallel. Since the contractor gets involved later in the process, he cannot help to correct any unclear or incorrect requirements until after the contractor selection process. There may need to be multiple iterations of bidding if no one can provide to the initial specifications or costs are not acceptable. The building project cannot be started, including ordering supplies, water management, or permitting, until the contractor is in place. This can certainly prevent fast tracking as compared to the design build method. Conflicts can then further slow the build once the contractor is in place, and this is more likely since the contractor was not involved in the specification process. Finally, the low-cost bidder getting the job could mean that the company with more experience or expertise in a design type may not get the job. That lack of experience may also slow the work.

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2. What are some attributes of an ethical construction professional?

Never lie, cheat or steal. Conduct themselves with honesty and integrity. Respect and concern for all members of the team, everyone arrives at work and everyone goes home. Do not engage in conduct which can be deemed a conflict of interest, or if in a situation report immediately. Complete fiduciary duty to owner/client.

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Traditionally there has been a lot of conflicts between architects and contractors on the issue of change orders. Which method you think has the most potential to reduce these conflicts and adversarial relationship?

The method that has the greatest potential to reduce conflicts and adverse relationships between the work team is the Integral Project Delivery since the main idea of ​​this method is to seek efficiency and the involvement of all participants in all phases of the project from design through construction. Despite being a relatively new method, what is sought is to reduce waste, avoid delays, improve the quality of the final product and reduce conflicts between owners, architects, and contractors; Since all members of the work team are involved in the development of the project from the beginning, there is a greater chance that there will be fewer problems during the construction process, and in case of an inconvenience it can be solved as a team and not as in the traditional methods that each member works independently.

Why can't a Design-Bid-Build project be fast-tracked as compare to Design-Bid?

Because the design-bid-build method is a sequential process involving different parties. First, the entire design process must be completed by the A / E, to do the BID, once the CG is selected, the construction process begins. While in the Design-Build process, the contracted firm is in charge of doing the design and construction without having to do the BID process, so you can start building without having to complete the designs in their entirety.

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