Ilene,
I, too, tend to favor a team approach whenever that is possible. Each of us
has dedicated a lifetime of work to our respective careers. Each of us who are
any good at what we do know a lot more about what we do than someone from
another discipline. I just found this particular presenter exceptionally
arrogant, and happen to know (for almost 20 years) the contractor he
ridiculed.
I think most professionals would agree that performance-based specifications
are the most effective approach. In the case of materials specifications, it
is also almost always the only legal way to go on public projects. Contractor
prequalification is a sticky issue in some venues, isn't it? It serves
everyone's interest if it is done effectively, though.
Mike E.
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From: "Ilene R. Tyler" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 09:15:25 -0400
Subject: [BP] APT
> Mike, I'm sorry I missed you, and yes I was at that session. I didn't
> react quite as strongly about the means and methods lecture, and there
> were a few who questioned the speaker about his approach.
>
> I like to leave room for contractor/craftsman creativity going into the
> project, as this develops true partnering and shared ownership of the
> project's outcome. There needs to be open and respectful
> communication, and an understanding client. That can be the most
> satisfying part of the process, but it suggests risk in not knowing
> everything in advance.
>
> Doing a full "drop" is a possibility for larger projects, but often
> there is no time, and the client may not allow the expense. Otherwise,
> the specs become performance-based for the actual work, including
> testing to determine formulas, etc., during the construction phase. If
> the contractor selection is price-based, or without control of
> sub-contractor qualification, then there is often a need to educate and
> monitor more than if the entire project is pre-qualified based on
> proven experience.
>
> Either way, I expect to learn and assist. And, it's good to share in
> venues like APT.
>
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