Montana Partnering builds successful project cultures that lead to successful construction. This is achieved by facilitating effective communication, fostering honesty and trust among all stakeholders, and promoting the resolution of issues at the lowest level possible.
Collaboration and Communication
Communication is facilitated among MDT personnel, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders. This occurs by establishing a platform for open dialogue and exchange of information to enable better decisions and solutions.
Issue Resolution
Effective issue resolution occurs at the lowest project level possible—those in the field! It encourages stakeholders to resolve project issues in a timely manner, minimizing the escalation of conflicts and potential disputes. It maintains project timelines, reduces costs, and improves relationships.
Relationship Building
By fostering trust, respect, and understanding, Partnering creates a positive project culture of teamwork. Strong relationships contribute to smoother project execution, improved coordination, and increased job satisfaction.
Continuous Improvement
Stakeholders are encouraged to learn from project experiences, identify opportunities for innovation, and implement best practices. By embracing a culture of continuous learning and improvement, project delivery is optimized.
Stakeholder Engagement
Involving all relevant parties in the project from the early planning stages is essential. This inclusive approach ensures all perspectives and expertise are considered, leading to more informed decisions. Engaging stakeholders also helps address community concerns, fosters transparency, and builds public trust.
What is Partnering?
Partnering is a collaborative approach to project management and execution within the construction industry. It involves the establishment of a strong and cooperative relationship among all project stakeholders, including owners, contractors, subcontractors, designers, and suppliers. The main goal of Partnering is to enhance project outcomes by improving communication, fostering teamwork, and promoting mutual trust and respect among all parties involved. This is accomplished with early project involvement, proactive collaboration, setting and reaching mutual goals, shared risk and reward, and workforce training. The results of Partnering include safer projects, efficient issue resolution, claims avoidance, reduction in project costs, reduction in project delays, and increased job satisfaction.
A culture of collaborative Partnering prioritizes success of the project during times of challenge.