tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416426589713285085.post5702226312095472228..comments2024-02-28T02:23:50.477-06:00Comments on Constructive Thoughts: Is it time for change?Sheldonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13799057838622646083noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416426589713285085.post-52589756368427921312017-11-08T00:49:32.387-06:002017-11-08T00:49:32.387-06:00Thanks for the comments, Marvin, and for the plug ...Thanks for the comments, Marvin, and for the plug for the convention! <br /><br />The best thing about the annual convention is that it provides a place where we can meet in person and solve the problems of the world. I've met with many members in the past several years and discussed the good and the bad of our business, and how it can be improved. For me, it's just plain fun to be able to discuss the theory of construction documents and procedures with those who care about such things. This year was remarkable in that the two main speakers commented on the value of those things, and on how project delivery can be changed to meet current needs. <br /><br />Regarding your project, agreements based on cooperation should work better than those based on adversarial relationships, but, as you note, education is necessary so everyone involved understands relationships and responsibilities that are different from those we're accustomed to. A twist on an old saw seems appropriate; "You can't legislate cooperation." As we move along toward design-build, integrated project delivery, and other buzzwords, change will come. But who will drive that change, and how will it affect the traditional roles of owner, designer, and constructor? Those who lead the change will dictate the future for everyone.Sheldonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13799057838622646083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6416426589713285085.post-42248879502096946802017-11-07T13:38:15.091-06:002017-11-07T13:38:15.091-06:00These ideas go along the same path as the keynote ...These ideas go along the same path as the keynote and game changer presentations at CONSTRUCT. I'm involved in a project right now that utilized "design-assist" for 5 major trades. Most worked very well but it fell apart when a.) the owner didn't want to listen to the design-assist partners, b.) when the design team didn't want to listen to the design-assist partners or c.) when the contract language for A/E team and CM@R didn't allow for true collaboration. Essentially, the owner didn't allow the work of the A/E to be simply documenting decisions that were collaboratively made. The A/E team was held solely responsible for those collective decisions which is unfair and led the A/E to occasionally not truly document decisions made. As with all things, we have to educate our owners and get their buy-in before real change can be made. Marvin Kemp, AIA, FCSI, CDThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032851391991046151noreply@blogger.com