Effective Partnering is a proven way to reduce conflicts on construction projects, eliminate claims and result in a better project. Hear from a seasoned Caltrans leader and an industry partnering champion about successful partnering strategies and the many success stories that have resulted.

1. Caltrans Partnering
Program
Mark Leja
Chief, Division of Construction
California Department of Transportation

2. Caltrans - Who we are
 12 District Offices
 19,000 Employees
 $11 Billion Annual Budget
 15,213 miles of Highways
(50,560 lane-miles)
 12,600 Bridges
CONSTRUCTION
 Headquarters
– 65 Employees
– Policy, Procedures, Expertise
 District
– 2,500 Employees
– Project Implementation

3. Ongoing Construction Projects
(by dollar value of project)
 659 projects, valued at $11.2 Billion
– 21 (3%) above $100 Million
– 137 (21%) between $10 and $100 Million
– 335 (51%) between $1 and $10 Million
– 166 (25%) less than $1 Million

4. History of Partnering at Caltrans
 Late 1980’s
– Concept introduced
 1990’s
–Optional on projects
– Projects > $25 Million, Training required
 2000
– Formed a Steering Committee
– Developed Field Guide

5. History of Partnering at Caltrans
 2006 - Reinvigorated Partnering
– Reformed Steering Committee
2008
–Mandatory on Projects > $10 Million
– Updated Field Guide
– Enhanced Recognition program
 2009 thru 2013
– Trained 4,000 Caltrans and Industry
Field Staff

6. Outcomes
 64 award winners, since 2011
– $100 million in cost savings
– 2000 working days saved
– 50 Projects with Zero Lost Time Accidents
– Minimal Claims
 Hundreds of projects completed
safely, on time, and within budget
 Job Satisfaction and Retention

7. Outcomes
Fewer Disputes and Claims
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
Caltrans Construction Arbitration Filing
History
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
Number Filed
Year

8. International Partnering Institute
 Resource for Partnering information
www.partneringinstitute.org
 Rob Reaugh at (925) 447-9100

9. Contractor’s Perspective

10. Questions?