December 2022CONSTRUCTIONBUSINESSREVIEW.COM8By Richard Kimber, Managing Director, DPR ConstructionDRIVING THE INDUSTRY FORWARD: COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES, INNOVATION, AND TECHNOLOGYIN MYOPINIONContract and Risk Management & Alternative Collaborative ApproachesContract and risk management is a topic that has been talked about for years, but very little progress has been made to address shared risk in project delivery. There's a mindset in the industry that risk needs to be borne by the contractor, rather than allocate the risk to the party Performance improvement and more efficient project delivery are hot topics in the construction industry, as construction professionals are constantly examining industry pain points to find solutions through upskilling and staff training. Two important elements of this continuing education focus on technology and awareness and understanding of multiple methods of risk management and project delivery. At DPR Construction we are always looking at better ways of working together as a team of teams to drive the industry forward and improve project delivery with greater efficiency and more predictability.Importance of Technology in Efficient Project DeliveryProject managers (PMs) need to have an understanding of the technology that is available and should have the skills to create a technology implementation plan as part of every project execution plan. PMs also need to understand the benefits and risks of the application of technology for project delivery and particularly platforms that allow 4D and 5D.PMs must learn to use the various PM software applications that are available to help manage task lists, schedules, file sharing and DWG and RFI management, communication, and reporting. For example, DPR implements CMiC software across all operations to create project workflows, track and flag changes, and communicate internally with all stakeholders. There are obvious benefits to using CMiC and other construction technology platforms, but most who use it are contracting firms, not client-appointed professionals. As an industry we need to stop overlooking opportunities for using such technologies.Richard Kimber
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