Progressive Construction Partnering Contract, Germany
Excellence in Construction Project Management
Project name: Progressive Construction Partnering Contract
Client: Amprion GmbH
Program Director: Dr. Jörn Koch
Project Team: Boris Werner, Timo Pütz, Andre Stegmann, Dr. Thomas Illenseer
Project
Underground power cable routes as key components for the green energy transition in Germany
Urgent need for effective program management and risk management strategies for the successful implementation of megaprojects
Traditional contract models are inadequate for complex projects
Innovative approach with the new developed
Progressive Construction Parnering Contract
Project challenges
Long project durations risk of cost and schedule overruns
No determined construction scope in early project phases
Multiple stakeholders and expected scope changes
Necessity to adapt technical innovations until shortly before construction
Achievements
New partnering contract model for large-scale infrastructure programs
Collaborative approach: Contractor is not selected by lowest bid price
Tailored delivery models for construction sections based on individual risk profile
Transparent cost calculation and joint risk management
Incentive mechanism, pain/gain sharing and open book accounting