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...
M. Aslam MirzaCEO & Principal Consultant| PM-Strategists CornerHouston, Texas, United States
Let me draw your attention to the challenges of complexities arising from technological, AI, and continued disruptions noted following;
• Climate Crisis
• Civil, Civic, and Equality Movements
• Shifting Globalization Dynamics
• Mainstream AI
• Geo-Political Upheaval
• Pandemic
• Economic Interdependencies
Productivity/Performance of Workforce
Engagement/Satisfaction of the Workforce
What are your viewpoints on moving to the next level of performance by managing the complexities and making successful advancement of construction projects to meet the needs and expectations of clients? Saving Changes...
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.
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. Saving Changes...
William M Hayden JrAdjunct Assistant Professor| University at Buffalo, School of Management, Operations Management & StrategyBuffalo, Ny, United States
Thanks Rami.
Research shows that 60% of projects fail to meet their contract requirements.
Initially not due to tech-matters, but instead because engineers were never educated
"How to play nice with others."
Then we have the sociotechnical restraining forces of the level of psychological safety in their orgs.
<>Choices(?)
Either "Improvement" or "Re-Engineering" the education, training and development
timing and methodologies.
Cheers,
Bill Saving Changes...
William M Hayden JrAdjunct Assistant Professor| University at Buffalo, School of Management, Operations Management & StrategyBuffalo, Ny, United States
Rami, et al. . .
Re: "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. . ."
Absent formal education, training and development for the knowledge and skill to collaborate, cooperate, and communicate, without going ballistic is a wish-list that is not achievable.
<>A major short-term goal?
When confronted with a challenge to your work, make your first response
"Tell me more. . . .please."
Q. Proof?
A. How many projects meet their contract requirements?
Cheers,
Bill Saving Changes...
Mike FrenetteManager, IT PMO| Halifax Water (retired)Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Big Room concept is a great way to bring various disciplines together. We have used it successfully for a new operations center building. Communication among the disciplines is essential to successful outcomes for all projects. The response from all the participants to this has been very positive.
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1 reply by Rami Kaibni
Feb 03, 2025 2:54 PM
Rami Kaibni
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Mike, the Obeya Room might be a good option but might not be the best option for Construction Projects. We do however implement something similar but it's not the same room all the time, no working desks, or silent space.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 03, 2025 2:04 PM
Replying to Mike Frenette
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The Big Room concept is a great way to bring various disciplines together. We have used it successfully for a new operations center building. Communication among the disciplines is essential to successful outcomes for all projects. The response from all the participants to this has been very positive.
Mike, the Obeya Room might be a good option but might not be the best option for Construction Projects. We do however implement something similar but it's not the same room all the time, no working desks, or silent space. Saving Changes...
The Oobeya concept has its uses but also its limitations. Like with Lean, Agile, Kanban, etc. the process must be followed in the spirit in which it was intended. Filling all 4 walls of a war-room with charts may look impressive, but it doesn't mean anyone is actually using all that data to base decisions. It just means the business admin people are keeping busy printing charts.
I recently left a program where we were "doing" Oobeya and despite having the big room, it was still just silos of people talking among themselves. If Monday is Quality, Tues. Engineering, Wed. facilities, etc. people start attending primarily on their days to talk and it's just another report-out.
The people attending virtually also don't get any benefit from the rest of us sitting in a room with paper covered walls while discussing the issues of the day.
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Feb 03, 2025 4:16 PM
Replying to Keith Novak
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The Oobeya concept has its uses but also its limitations. Like with Lean, Agile, Kanban, etc. the process must be followed in the spirit in which it was intended. Filling all 4 walls of a war-room with charts may look impressive, but it doesn't mean anyone is actually using all that data to base decisions. It just means the business admin people are keeping busy printing charts.
I recently left a program where we were "doing" Oobeya and despite having the big room, it was still just silos of people talking among themselves. If Monday is Quality, Tues. Engineering, Wed. facilities, etc. people start attending primarily on their days to talk and it's just another report-out.
The people attending virtually also don't get any benefit from the rest of us sitting in a room with paper covered walls while discussing the issues of the day.
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