Lecture 8. Introduction to ECI

Question 1

What does ECI stand for?

Answer 1

Early Contractor Involvement

Question 2

Define ECI?

Answer 2

Tend towards procurement strategies to improve efficiency. Based on negotiation and framework agreements.

• Design Build
• Alliancing
• Hybrid of both traditional and relational delivery methods.
• Contractor

Question 3

What are the benefits of ECI?

Answer 3

• Collab with agency
• Decisions made are best for project
• Innovative and valued engineered options. Discovered earlier in project.
• Improved riskmanagement.
  (lower costs, greater cost certainty, shorter completion time).

Question 4

What does SP stand for?

Answer 4

Separable portions.