The Impact of the Small Projects Team Initiative on Construction Projects Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Abstract
This thesis presents an analysis of the effectiveness of the Small Projects Team Initiative (SPTI) that was developed and implemented by the Seattle District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Commonly, there are minimum design costs associated with all construction projects regardless of their size, complexity, or simplicity. Consequently, the design costs are a higher percentage of the overall costs for less expensive projects. SPTI is intended to lower the relatively high design costs on construction projects where the design scope is simple and/or the administrative and construction processes are somewhat routine. The Small Projects Team consists of representatives from Contracting, Construction, Engineering, and Project Management. This team produces specifications for selected projects with simplified design, design by shop drawing, and innovative contracting arrangements. Designs on some projects have been reduced to photographs or sketches. The design process time is reduced, which reduces design costs, yet change order costs have also decreased. This thesis analyzes the results of 77 projects that have been completed within the Seattle District and compares the results with 146 Pre-SPTI jobs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA358581
Entities
People
- Anthony G. Reed
Organizations
- University of Washington