Early contractor involvement

Abstract

In the current market of a high demand for infrastructure and relatively limited resources, the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) form of project delivery makes very effi cient use of resources, allows innovation in the project and provides for a value outcome. ECI has the advantage that it does not involve excessive costs or resources during the bidding stage of a project. Its objective is to get the contractor involved in the design process as early as possible. It offers advantages over the traditional road construction contract delivery method and the more relationship-based alliance method. Through a two-stage bidding process, ECI combines the best of both of these contract types to ensure effi cient, effective delivery and value for money for the department. It has been successfully trialled on Main Roads road and bridge construction projects.

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