Education Capability Statement - Rider Levett Bucknall

Education | Capability StatementCollaborative WorkingRider Levett Bucknall’s commitment to Collaboration goes deeper than words; it isembedded in our culture.We had been actively involved in partnering and collaborative working contracts of various formssince the early 1990’s. We were working collaboratively before both Latham and Egan wrote“Constructing the Team” or “Rethinking Construction”.Collaboration is more than a specialist service we offer, it flows through our approach toeverything we do. We are experts in team building, maximising whole life value, benchmarkingperformance, capturing best practice and generating continuous improvement in both service andasset delivery.Benefits of CollaborationEncourages the whole project team, client, consultants and the delivery supply chainto work in partnership with a single focus, the successful delivery of the project aimsReplaces confrontation with co operation and trustImproves communication at all levelsHarnesses the collective knowledge and expertise of the supply chain by earlyinvolvement in the decision making process – this is the single most important aspectto delivering long term cost and programme benefitsReduces waste and improves efficiency in the supply chain.Promotes a ‘right first time’ approach and ‘just in time’ techniquesProvides a focus on whole life best value not just lowest capital cost.Reduces programme time through reducing waste and abortive worksImproves Quality through greater project understanding throughout the supply chain.Encourages creativity and innovation.Focus on best practice and continuous improvement at all levels, service, project andcomponent levelEncourages incentivisation and sharing of Risk & Rewards throughout the deliveryteamEnables better delivery of services and/or productswww.rlb.com