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Contract Documents and Construction Law Session 2

Contract Documents and Construction Law Session 2. Learning Goals. Understand why the partnering process begins at the start of each project Know how contract documents play a vital role in creating a positive work environment. Learning Objectives. Explain the partnering process

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Contract Documents and Construction Law Session 2

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  1. Contract Documents and Construction LawSession 2

  2. Learning Goals • Understand why the partnering process begins at the start of each project • Know how contract documents play a vital role in creating a positive work environment An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  3. Learning Objectives • Explain the partnering process • Identify the project team and the members’ respective roles • Build trust between contractual parties • Avoid disputes by communicating effectively • Develop a win-win work environment An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  4. Partnering • Individual project partnering • Long-term relationship partnering • Partnering is not a contract, but a recognition that every contract includes an implied covenant of good faith An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  5. The Partnering Process • Key Elements of Partnering • commitment • equity • trust • a partnering charter • implementation • continuous evaluation • timely responsiveness An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  6. The Project Team and Their Roles • Project Team Definitions • Owner • Architect • Engineer • Architect/Engineer • Contractors • General contractor • Prime contractor • Subcontractor • Specialty contractor • Trade contractor An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  7. Communication • A two-way process in which information is sent and received with a shared understanding An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  8. Communication • Oral Communication • Active Listening • Concentrate on the person speaking • Speaking • Keep it simple • Use voice inflection • Use body language • Don’t talk down to your audience An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  9. Communication • Written Communication... • is knowledge, and knowledge is power • eliminates misunderstandings • clarifies thought processes • helps preserve what your mind may not recall An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  10. The Partnering Workshop • Partnering workshops help... • create a Partnering Charter • develop an issue-resolution process • develop a joint evaluation process • discuss individual roles and concerns An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  11. Using on the Job What You Learned Today • Summary: first key concept • Understand the importance of creating and maintaining a positive workplace An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  12. Using on the Job What You Learned Today • Summary: second key concept • Recognize the benefits of building trust between contractual parties An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  13. Using on the Job What You Learned Today • Summary: third key concept • Understand how good communication practices help to avoid disputes An AGC Construction Learning Tool

  14. An AGC Construction Learning Tool

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