Relational construction contracts specify norms and mutual expectations that govern relationships between real property owners and architects, engineers, and builders.
Relational contracting supports mutually beneficial outcomes for all participants, and do not favor the unilateral use of power.
Flexibility in the face of changing circumstances, especially empowering those actually doing the work with decision-making authority, is a hallmark of relational construction processes.
Integrated project delivery and LEAN job order contracting are robust, proven examples of relationship construction contracts. Tools and services are readily available to support relational construction contracts and associated integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery environments.
Driving collaboration and mitigating conflicts among project participants and stakeholders, require leadership and commitment of real property owners.
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) and Open Job Order Contacting align the interests of the real property owner organization with its physical infrastructure, and teams of architects, engineers, and builders. Each party remains engaged throughout the project and commits the necessary resources to allow integrated teams to achieved mutual beneficial outcomes.
All projects are actually aligned under an IPD/JOC Program, under which a Program and Project Managers are appointed to assure consistent implementation of all projects and work orders.
The Program Manager (PM) provides relationship and management-level guidance for planning, design, and project delivery to consistently meet defined objectives. The PM also monitors benchmarks, metrics, and standards to enable continuous improvement through all fundamental LEAN phases. These LEAN phases include VALIDATION, FINAL DESIGN and PROCUREMENT, EXECUTION/CONSTRUCTION, and WARRANTY.