Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
In the increasingly complex field of construction, collaboration among various key parties holds immense potential to enhance project outcomes. How can collaboration between architects, engineers, environmental scientists, and sociologists improve the design and implementation of construction projects? Saving Changes...
Architect-engineers and sociologists' integration to make the construction project better and a blend of architects, engineers, environmental scientists, and sociologists; architects design aesthetically and functionally good structures, engineers make it safe and feasible, and the environment scientist focuses on sustainability and social impact study by sociologists to ensure that this would benefit the community. Therefore, by working together, safer, more sustainable, and more economical projects that can satisfy the needs of both people and the environment are accomplished.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 04, 2024 12:55 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Richa, I agree with your point, and I'd also suggest that having the Builder involved early can improve the design's practicality by enabling value engineering and enhancing constructability. Additionally, input from representatives of other disciplines, such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Building Envelope, can further add value to the process.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 04, 2024 11:44 AM
Replying to Richa Agarwal
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Architect-engineers and sociologists' integration to make the construction project better and a blend of architects, engineers, environmental scientists, and sociologists; architects design aesthetically and functionally good structures, engineers make it safe and feasible, and the environment scientist focuses on sustainability and social impact study by sociologists to ensure that this would benefit the community. Therefore, by working together, safer, more sustainable, and more economical projects that can satisfy the needs of both people and the environment are accomplished.
Richa, I agree with your point, and I'd also suggest that having the Builder involved early can improve the design's practicality by enabling value engineering and enhancing constructability. Additionally, input from representatives of other disciplines, such as Mechanical, Electrical, and Building Envelope, can further add value to the process.
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1 reply by Aung Sint
Dec 16, 2024 1:05 PM
Aung Sint
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Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) is designed for collaboration and offers significant benefits for all stakeholders. It effectively addresses design-related issues, constructability, and environmental and health/safety risks.
while maximizing diversity in team composition can result in more creative outcomes, it does raise the ante for PMs to be able to create inclusive team environments and to help their team members to overcome natural biases, especially from those who have been used to doing projects with only a smaller set of competencies reflected. Otherwise, more voices from different backgrounds can create a cacophony.
Kiron
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 04, 2024 4:20 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Kiron, when it comes to diversity, which is an essential part of any project today, I agree it has its own pros and cons. However, my main focus is on the collaboration between different disciplines, which is what really drives the project forward. This is less about diversity and more about teamwork among experts.
In construction, collaboration is non-negotiable. A full set of consultants is needed for the design process, including the Architect, Landscape Architect, Geotechnical, Building Envelope, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Interior Design, and Code Consultant, in addition to the Construction Management firm. All these professionals, including the Project Manager, must work together to develop a design that meets the client’s expectations. Achieving this is often challenging, and without effective collaboration and coordination, the project can easily take a negative turn.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 04, 2024 3:54 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Rami,
while maximizing diversity in team composition can result in more creative outcomes, it does raise the ante for PMs to be able to create inclusive team environments and to help their team members to overcome natural biases, especially from those who have been used to doing projects with only a smaller set of competencies reflected. Otherwise, more voices from different backgrounds can create a cacophony.
Kiron
Kiron, when it comes to diversity, which is an essential part of any project today, I agree it has its own pros and cons. However, my main focus is on the collaboration between different disciplines, which is what really drives the project forward. This is less about diversity and more about teamwork among experts.
In construction, collaboration is non-negotiable. A full set of consultants is needed for the design process, including the Architect, Landscape Architect, Geotechnical, Building Envelope, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Suppression, Interior Design, and Code Consultant, in addition to the Construction Management firm. All these professionals, including the Project Manager, must work together to develop a design that meets the client’s expectations. Achieving this is often challenging, and without effective collaboration and coordination, the project can easily take a negative turn.
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M. Aslam MirzaCEO & Principal Consultant| PM-Strategists CornerHouston, Texas, United States
Interesting discussion, we need to have clarity of what stage; design stage, or implementation stage, of a project we are talking of collaboration, and teamwork. Though collaboration and teamwork are equally important at both stages, the dynamics of mismanagement are different.
The client's expectations are met only when both stages are performed with due diligence and care.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 05, 2024 8:47 AM
Rami Kaibni
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Aslam, I agree, both stages are as equally important to delivering value and while the dynamic could be different, yet, the end goal is one.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 04, 2024 6:31 PM
Replying to M. Aslam Mirza
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Interesting discussion, we need to have clarity of what stage; design stage, or implementation stage, of a project we are talking of collaboration, and teamwork. Though collaboration and teamwork are equally important at both stages, the dynamics of mismanagement are different.
The client's expectations are met only when both stages are performed with due diligence and care.
Aslam, I agree, both stages are as equally important to delivering value and while the dynamic could be different, yet, the end goal is one. Saving Changes...
Collaboration enhances results. For example, in modern hospital projects, architects design patient-friendly spaces, engineers ensure safety and efficiency, and environmental scientists suggest sustainable solutions. Together, they create energy-efficient, comfortable, and functional healthcare facilities.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 05, 2024 12:46 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Pavan, I totally agree with you. It's the input from all the team collectively that makes the project a success!
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 05, 2024 9:21 AM
Replying to Pavan Maddi
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Collaboration enhances results. For example, in modern hospital projects, architects design patient-friendly spaces, engineers ensure safety and efficiency, and environmental scientists suggest sustainable solutions. Together, they create energy-efficient, comfortable, and functional healthcare facilities.
Pavan, I totally agree with you. It's the input from all the team collectively that makes the project a success! Saving Changes...
The only things that I have to add to the excellent inputs above are:
a) Collaboration between different stakeholders early in the project to incorporate the various viewpoints and values is known as having a balanced architecture.
b) The balance should include not just different perspectives such as engineering and environmental, but also over different time periods. A motorway interchange may greatly decrease traffic congestion once completed, but the construction phase may cause lengthy major disruption to communities and businesses before the benefit is realized.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Dec 05, 2024 2:53 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Keith, you do highlight two very important points, and I couldn't agree with you more. In our projects, we do adopt an Integrated Project Management Approach to address those issue and many more.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Dec 05, 2024 1:37 PM
Replying to Keith Novak
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The only things that I have to add to the excellent inputs above are:
a) Collaboration between different stakeholders early in the project to incorporate the various viewpoints and values is known as having a balanced architecture.
b) The balance should include not just different perspectives such as engineering and environmental, but also over different time periods. A motorway interchange may greatly decrease traffic congestion once completed, but the construction phase may cause lengthy major disruption to communities and businesses before the benefit is realized.
Keith, you do highlight two very important points, and I couldn't agree with you more. In our projects, we do adopt an Integrated Project Management Approach to address those issue and many more. Saving Changes...
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