9. Team Working Flashcards
What is Teamworking?
The combined efforts, or the actions of a group, to achieve a common goal.
What are the various project roles within a project team?
Project Manager – responsible for design team coordination and project delivery
Architect – responsible for architectural design, coordinating design of other engineer and meeting legislation.
Quantity Surveyor – responsible for costing a building at all it stages; cost planning, procurement and tendering, valuations, variations etc.
Structural Engineer – responsible for structural design
MEP Services Engineer – responsible Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health design.
Other consultants – AV/IT, Principal Designer, Landscaping, Specialist Consultants i.e. Acoustics, BR, Planning
Contract Administrator – EA/CA responsible for administering contract
Contractor responsible for carry out the construction works
Sub-Contractor - responsible for delivering specific works package under main-contractor.
Contractor Design Team - responsible for design under main contractor.
Why is teamworking important in construction?
Construction projects reliant on the input of different experts throughout the different stages in order to collectively work towards successful project delivery.
What are the principles of team working?
How do you create a good team working dynamic?
Leadership Communication Defined team roles Shared vision and team objectives Collaboration and participation Issue negotiation and resolution Reflection and self-assessment
What do you mean by appointing the right team members?
Important to select team members who constructively with others, team work is about working collectively towards a common goal.
What makes a good team member?
Good communication skills Good listening skills Discussing ideas with others, Providing input on sector of expertise Respecting others and their ideas Sharing information with other team members
What are the advantages of successful team working?
Increased attitude and motivation of team members
Increased communication
Greater clarity expressing ideas in group discussion
Better understanding of roles within project team
Increased productivity
What are the different tools available tools for team working?
Project Execution Plans Meeting Agendas Actions from Meeting Minutes Team Sharing Platforms Key Performance Indicators
What are Project Execution Plans?
Defined project roles, responsibilities and procedures
Typically includes Project Description and Brief Team Roles and Responsibilities Overall Programme Change Control Procedures
Why are Meeting Agenda’s important?
An agenda is a meeting program designed to enable all important and relevant points to be dealt with in good order and good time.
Why are Actions from Meeting Minutes important?
Hold team members accountable for previous actions discussed and also provide written audit trails
What are Team Sharing Platforms?
Databases allowing team members to share information required for design development or contract administration.
Increase speed at which information can be shared
What are Key Performance Indicators?
Key Milestones for team members to works towards together.
What is Partnering?
Collaborative management approach encourages openness and trust between parties to a contract.
What is the Latham Report?
Refers to ‘partnering’ and includes the concept of teamwork between supplier and client, in a process of total continuous improvement.
