Productive Construction – Traits of Collaboration

By peter.cholakis@verizon.netProductive Construction

Productive construction and collaboration go hand in hand.

The traits of collaboration include:

  • co-location
  • commitment
  • multidisciplinary work
  • decision authority
  • productive environment
  • training
  • accountability
  • immediate feedback
  • consensus leader selection

Based upon the above, why would anyone be surprised by the lack of productivity and rampant economic and environmental waste endemic to public sector facilities repair, renovation, maintenance, and new builds?

The good news is that any public sector entity can reduce waste and save 30%-40% of its resources through the implementation of robust processes that integrate planning, procurement, and project delivery across internal and external teams.

Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery System Performance is CRITICAL to Improving Productivity.

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