“COLLABORATION OF SUBCONTRACTORS”
At its core, “Collaboration of Subcontractors” simply means that teams are working together towards one project goal. Everyone can access the main plans, specifications, and goals of a project at any time, without having to rely on gatekeepers to get the information they need. When collaboration is strong, the team members pool their resources and knowledge and prioritize meeting shared goals dictated by the timeline and budget for the project.
KEY ADVANTAGES
Collaboration in construction requires teams to work together toward a common goal. With collaborative all stakeholders can access the main goals and plans at any time.
Around 43% of the largest firms place collaboration as a central goal when working on a project.
The benefits of collaboration may include fewer changes and rework, a higher likelihood of an on-time delivery, fewer wasted materials, and other important positives.
Developing a collaborative culture is possible and changing project delivery methods, starting with collaboration with the original contract, embracing diversity, using collaboration tools, encouraging accountability, and focusing on human interaction.
Trust and collaboration go hand-in-hand. High-trust firms are half as likely to have problems linked to slow data coordination and twice as confident about meeting their budgets and project schedules.
