Applying early contractor involvement in marine infrastructure procurement
Complex construction projects that use traditional procurement practices are often impacted by significant cost overruns and delays. Early contractor involvement (ECI) is a concept that strives to involve the contractor collaboratively at an early stage of a project’s development to mitigate or otherwise eliminate those risks. In August 2022, PIANC published the report “A framework for early contractor involvement in infrastructure projects” to help industry practitioners in choosing and best implementing ECI. This article is intended to develop on key aspects of the PIANC report and look at the factors that can lead to a successful maritime ECI project.
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Early Contractor Involvement
“Facts About Early Contractor Involvement” describes a more cooperative, cost-effective approach to designing and planning infrastructure projects.
Early Contractor Involvement
Early Contractor Involvement makes use of the dredging contractor’s specialised knowledge from the very beginning of a project – during its design and planning.
On Public Procurement Rules in the EU and Early Contractor Involvement, Part II: Case Studies
Despite strict competition laws, the EU is reviewing some new procurement procedures that would allow a contracting authority leeway in negotiating early on with potential contractors.
On Public Procurement Rules in the European Union and Early Contractor Involvement
Benefiting from early contractor involvement does not necessarily violate the European Union’s principles of freedom to supply goods and services.
Traditional Procurement Methods are Broken: Can Early Contractor Involvement be the Cure?
When a mega infrastructure project is on the drawing board, who is most likely to have the technical knowhow to design the project in the most cost-effective manner – the clients, the contractors or consultants?