We will not sacrifice Safety, Quality, Integrity or the Environment.
Echelon Paving required to meet the specifications at Purdue University Airport

PARTNERING

Milestone's partnering efforts is to enhance the smoothness and quality of today's construction projects for the traveling public Partnering is a concept that recognizes that every contract has an implied covenant of good faith. With Partnering, the stakeholders (owner, architect/engineer, construction manager, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, craft workers, vendors, government agencies, and anyone else involved in the project) perform the design and construction of a project in an environment of mutual trust, commitment to shared goals, and open communication. Partnering establishes a working relationship among all team members based upon cooperation and teamwork, and achievement of mutual goals and objectives.

The essentials of Partnering are:

  • Commitment of Partnering by the top management of every organization involved in the project.
  • Equity in considering all stakeholders' interests to create shared goals and commitment by all stakeholders.
  • Trust among all parties through personal relationships and open communication with mutual sharing and understanding of each party's risks and goals.
  • A Partnering charter developed by all parties that identifies specific mutual goals and objectives.
  • Implementation of mutual goals and mechanisms for problem solving.
  • Continuous evaluation based on the goals to ensure the plan is proceeding as intended, and all stakeholders are carrying their share of responsibility.
  • Timely resolution of all disputes at the lowest level possible during the project.
  • Partnering is a highly leveraged effort that requires an investment of time at the beginning, but produces significant benefits throughout the project. The Partnering process empowers the project personnel of all stakeholders with the freedom and authority to accept responsibility to do their jobs by encouraging decision-making and problem-solving at the lowest levels of authority. It encourages all personnel to take pride in their efforts. Partnering tells them it is all right to get along with each other and even have fun on the project.