Intended Learning Outcomes

RECO4010 Construction By the end of this session, (I hope ) you will be able to:
Project Management II
Understand
The importance of partnering
Objectives of the NEC
New Engineering Contract Key roles in a NEC contract
(NEC) Design principles & Core clauses of NEC
Dr. Isabelle Y.S. CHAN

Partnering
PARTNERING

What is partnering?
“A long term commitment between 2 or more organizations for the
purposes of achieving specific business objectives by maximizing the
effectiveness of the resources of each participants.” [Construction
Industry Institute (CII)]

How?
The relationship is based on trust, dedication to common goals, and an
understanding of each other’s individual expectations & values."

Source: CIC 2
PARTNERING
Aims:
Meeting the mutually agreed project objectives by cooperation, teamwork &
mutual trust (rather than by confrontation)
Placing value on long-term relationship
Equitable risk allocation
Improving communication & understanding
Lowering project costs, reducing project time & improving quality
Encouraging innovation, waste reduction & better long-term profitability
Minimizing contractual conflict & reducing waste
Achieving a better project outcome through the earlier involvement of all the
members of the supply chain
Establishing a responsive project organization focused on decision making

Source: CIC 2010

Partnering… HOW? Non-contractual

Partnering
NOT legally binding
Does NOT change the terms of
contract/the contractual
relationships
Non- A process involves building of
harmonious working
relationships between
Contractual stakeholders through the
Contractual alignment of shared goals &
objectives
NO set
organizational/contractual
arrangement

Source: CIC 2010