Project Delivery Method: Alliance and Partnering Agreements
Collaborative agreements establishing shared goals and dispute resolution processes.
Project delivery method selection impacts schedule, cost, and risk allocation:
1. Project characteristics: Matching delivery method to project complexity and constraints 2. Team relationships: Understanding communication and authority structures 3. Risk allocation: Clarifying who bears risks for cost overruns and schedule delays 4. Financial structure: Understanding payment mechanisms and financial incentives 5. Contract terms: Reviewing conditions, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution 6. Change management: Understanding how design changes are approved and priced 7. Quality oversight: Establishing who verifies quality and accepts completed work 8. Performance metrics: Defining success criteria and measurement methods
Careful selection of delivery method aligned with project goals and team capabilities is essential. Different methods create different incentives and work best with appropriate team structures.