Raising the Bar on Construction Project Teamwork by Jim Eisenhart

Good construction project teamwork is no longer good enough. With today's increasing trend toward best value selection and alternative project delivery methods, public owners now have the freedom to choose their contractor or design-build team. A track record of just "good" teamwork may not get you on the short list. Tighter owner budgets, increased project complexity, and the need for improved risk management urgently demand a higher order of flexibility, transparency, and innovation among owners, designers, contractors, and construction managers. It is paramount to meet these needs and take full advantage of today's and tomorrow's processes and tools. What's missing is "World Class" teamwork at the project level.