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Starting from Scratch: A New Project Delivery Paradigm

Publication No
RS271-1
Type
Research & Development Product
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2011
Pages
32
Research Team
RT-271
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Abstract
Research Team (RT) 271 was established by the Construction Industry Institute (CII) to answer the following question: If the capital project industry did not exist and a new need was created for it, what would it look like? The capital project industr
Key Findings

A high level of organizational integration can be achieved by involvement of all the teams right from the early stages of the project.

Achieving cultural alignment by understanding the cultural complexities and effective project leadership are critical components of organizational integration. (RS271-1, p. 26)
Emergency projects may have many or most of the characteristics of an ideal project delivery system. (RS271-1, p. 24)
Management by Means (MBM) is a methodology that focuses on relationships and processes to achieve targets and flow of work rather than financial targets and accounting numbers. Alignment of interests of parties and MBM alone do not guarantee project success. Organizational Integration is a key element that needs to be accomplished as well. (RS271-1, p. 18)
Creating ideal circumstances for the project to achieve ideal project delivery system is not sufficient. It must occur throughout the execution of project with ability to respond to the dynamic nature of the projects. (RS271-1, p. 27)
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Research Topic
Innovative Project Delivery Processes - Is there a better way?
Keywords
Alignment of Interests, Organizational Integration, Management by Means Methods, Ideal Project Delivery System, Project Performance, Teamwork, Last Planner Principles, Project Budgets, Project Uncertainty, rt271