ABSTRACT
Partnering is a relatively modern concept intended to provide a framework for the establishment of mutual objectives among the members of the building team which attempts to improve working relationships, encourage the principle of continuous improvement and develop an agreed dispute resolution procedure. All of these will benefit both the project and the participants. This framework of mutual collaboration is designed to encourage trust, co-opera-
tion and teamwork in what is traditionally a very fragmented and adversarial process and where the combined effort of the participants should focus on the client’s needs and project objectives so that the project is built as efficiently, effectively and economically as possible.
