An Analysis of Project Performance for Partnering Projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Abstract

This thesis presents an analysis of project performance for partnering projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Partnering in engineering and construction usually involves an agreement between an owner and contractor to work together for an extended period of time, over several consecutive contracts. Because of legal regulations, the Corps of Engineers is unable to establish long-term partnering relationships, but it has been successful in implementing partnering on a project-by-project basis. The Corps of Engineers has not yet attempted to measure quantitatively their success in this area. This thesis compares the project performance of a sample of partnering projects with a similar sample of non-partnering projects. The criteria used for comparison are cost, duration, change orders cost, claims cost, and value engineering savings. Conclusions and recommendations are presented based on the results of the analysis.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA259322

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  • David C. Weston

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  • University of Texas at Austin

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  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Construction
  • Contract Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Corporations
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Personnel Management
  • Project Management
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  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • Value Engineering

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