Transcript Delegated Design - Ted Garrison`s Construction 3.0 Strategies
Delegated Design
By: Ted Garrison New Construction Strategies 800-861-0874 [email protected]
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Learning Objectives
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At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify the risks associated with delegated design and how to avoid them 2.
Explore the desired outcome of delegated design 3.
Implement the advantages of delegated design and how to exploit them 4.
Move forward to integrate delegated design into your projects
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Definition of Design Delegation
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Design delegation
refers to the determination of which professional or party to a construction project will have the ultimate responsibility for the design of components of the project that are designed by a supplier or subcontractor.
Design-build
is reserved for the overall project delivery method.
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A Brief History
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The Master Builder
As late as the mid 19 th century – Sir Christopher Wren
Designers wanted to avoid risk of construction & believed separate contracts was more professional & protected clients
Major changes occurred as result of Industrial Revolution
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Growth of cities – many new types of buildings
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Frederick Taylor – Scientific Management
Post WWII changes
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Increased complexity – designers need to collaborate with contractors
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Edwards Deming demonstrated sub optimization doesn’t work Introduction of Construction Management (CMAA – 1982) Introduction of Design-Build (DBIA – 1993) Introduction of Integrated Project Delivery (IPDC – trademark 2005)
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What Are Risks of Design Delegation?
What’s the Risks of Not Using Design Delegation?
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What’s the Desired Outcome of Delegated Design?
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Improved design & performance of the final product –
better results!
Bring greater expertise & depth of knowledge to the design element
A more efficient design
Standardized design criteria
Lower construction costs
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How to Manage Risks of Delegation Design
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Legal 7 Professional needs to be licensed in the state of project AIA documents require design delegation to be spelled out in the contract documents It’s required as part of contractor’s means & methods Contractor includes design work in his bid Subject to state & local laws Liability focuses on scope – review of shop drawings - contract
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Qualifications of the delegatee – need to establish Credentials Experience & knowledge of specific situation Past performance Contractor/vendor has appropriate insurance
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How to Manage Risks of Delegation Design
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Assurance that client’s desires are met Delegator should not abdicate design responsibility – must check to insure conforms to overall design criteria Delegator must specify in writing to the delegatee all parameters which the design must satisfy Delegator must provide sufficient information so that delegatee understands scope and nature of the work & it’s connection to the general design Delegatee must provide all necessary technical data, loads, and other requirements consistent with good design practices
Other risks?
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Best Way to Implement Design Delegation Assign the design risk to the person or entity that can best manage that risk
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Avoid Making Subjective Decisions
Initial conditions
Event - Project
Final conditions
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Time The
more
info we have before the event, the easier it is to predict the final outcome The
less
info we have before the event, the harder it is to predict the final outcome However, the lack of info will never change the final outcome
Probability occurs when people don’t understand
Must think proactively – not reactively
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What Does It Take to Avoid Decisions?
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Perception
– the ability to understand existing conditions and apply available resources in the best possible way
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What’s required for
perception
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Knowledge Experience Wisdom
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If you don’t know the answer – what can you do?
Find someone who knows the answer Do more research Experiment – for example, test the window wall system
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What Are Our Options?
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Original Approach Primary design professional designs everything
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Design Delegation Primary design professional does most of the design, but delegates certain aspects (curtain wall, sprinkler system, stairs, elevators, etc) Primary design professional still responsible for design intent and for reviewing shop drawing for compliance with intent
(depends on actual contract)
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Design-build/Integrated Project Delivery Contractor/design team is totally responsible & liable for the design
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How to Move Forward with Design Delegation?
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Assign the best qualified person to design the item
Create a collaborative environment
Focus on results instead of how
Focus on value instead of price
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Research Indicates More Collaboration Needed
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1995 USA Construction and Building Sub-committee Report
1995 OASIG UK Study
1997 KPMC Canada Study
1999 Singapore Construction 21 Report
2001 Australian Build and Construction Industries Supply Chain Project
2002 Canadian Construction Research Board Report
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Select Team Members Based on Performance – Not Price
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Identify sources with sufficient past
experience
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Not just major subject but in a similar type project
Require a risk analysis of the project on their area of expertise – this identifies
knowledge & wisdom
Interview key project people
Review final design!
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Performance Based Studies Research Group
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Selecting team based on performance instead of just
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price has had the following results: Over billion dollars worth of work on hundreds of projects High customer satisfaction 98% of projects finish on time, on budget, high quality, and no contractor generated change orders 1% of projects finished late because contractor didn’t want to sacrifice quality The 1% where problems occurred the client selected the low bidder and ignored performance
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So What Should Be the Primary Designer’s Role?
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What Are Your Thoughts or Questions?
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Identify the risks associated with delegated design and how to avoid them
Explore the desired outcome of delegated design
Implement the advantage of delegated design and how to exploit them
Move forward to integrate delegated design into your projects
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Final Thoughts
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It’s about picking sides – it’s about how to deliver the best product for the client
What’s needed is a collaborative process that engages people and groups outside of their formal control and inspires them to work toward common goals – despite differences in convictions, cultural values, and operational norms
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