The Study found that one of the Owner's primary reasons for selecting the alliance delivery method was the benefits of early commencement of a project through the early involvement of the NOPs.
The Study observed that this reason was generally validated although it was unable to accurately quantify it as a finding. Early involvement of the NOPs generated intangible VfM by way of increased efficiencies in the design and construction process through a collaborative and integrated (Owner, contractor and designer) approach to the project at its crucial formative stages.
The use of alliancing often allowed physical works to commence many months ahead of what would be possible using traditional delivery methods.
Discussion Point 10 - Early commencement of a project through early involvement of NOPs Compared to traditional methods, the alliance delivery method can provide significant time advantages (several months) to Owners who are under severe time imperatives to commence physical works as soon as possible. The reason for this is the alliance undertakes many project 'front end' activities in a collaborative and more efficient manner, and in parallel rather than sequentially. Owners need to recognise that there may be a significant price premium associated with early commencement and that early completion is not guaranteed through earlier commencement. |