Interface risk in construction - Revision history

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		+	* A solution to handle large and complex construction projects: Interface Management.
	* Code of practice for project management.		* Code of practice for project management.
	* Conflict of interest.		* Conflict of interest.

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	New technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) can help identify both soft and hard interface risks, as well as encouraging effective collaboration between stakeholders on a project. Clash avoidance and clash detection should be carried out as an integral part of the design and construction process, from defining standard methods and procedures and establishing a BIM volume strategy, through to specialist design and the creation of a virtual construction model and should continue during the construction phase itself as models are updated with as-constructed information.		New technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) can help identify both soft and hard interface risks, as well as encouraging effective collaboration between stakeholders on a project. Clash avoidance and clash detection should be carried out as an integral part of the design and construction process, from defining standard methods and procedures and establishing a BIM volume strategy, through to specialist design and the creation of a virtual construction model and should continue during the construction phase itself as models are updated with as-constructed information.

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	* Project manager.		* Project manager.
		+	* Receptor.
	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Risk in building design and construction.		* Risk in building design and construction.

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−	Interfaces are points of interaction between two or more ~~stakeholders~~:	+	Interfaces are points of interaction between two or more aspects of a project:

−	* Physical interfaces ~~can~~ occur where different contractors are engaged on the same project, particularly where their respective works ~~must~~ interact or connect in some way.	+	* Physical interfaces occur where different contractors are engaged on the same project, particularly where their respective works interact or connect in some way.
−	* Relationship interfaces ~~can~~ occur between ~~the~~ different stakeholders in a project, such as; contractors, local community groups, regulatory bodies, the client, and so on.	+	* Relationship interfaces occur between different stakeholders on a project, such as; contractors, local community groups, regulatory bodies, the client, and so on.

−	Interface risk, and the failure to manage it effectively, ~~can be~~ a common cause for ~~delay, lost productivity and subsequent disputes in~~ construction projects, giving rise to:	+	Interface risk, and the failure to manage it effectively, is a common cause for problems on construction projects, giving rise to:

	* Delays in completion.		* Delays in completion.
	* Claims for damages.		* Claims for damages.
−	* ~~Community~~ complaints.	+	* Stakeholder complaints.
	* Loss of profit.		* Loss of profit.
	* Industrial action.		* Industrial action.
−	* Regulatory ~~issues~~.	+	* Regulatory infringements.
	* Reputational damage.		* Reputational damage.

−	Managing interface risks ~~are~~ typically involves ~~standard~~ contractual provisions which might include collaboration and co-operation clauses, clear and complete design documents and specifications, fit for purpose clauses, insurances, variation clauses and so on.	+	Managing interface risks between the contracting parties typically involves contractual provisions which might include collaboration and co-operation clauses, clear and complete design documents and specifications, fit for purpose clauses, insurances and warranties, variation clauses and so on.

−	Interfaces between parties without a contractual relationship ~~however~~ can be less straight-forward:	+	Interfaces between parties without a contractual relationship can be less straight-forward, but may involve:

−	* Alliancing and partnering ~~can~~ encourage stakeholders to tackle interfaces early on, and promote a no-blame culture.	+	* Alliancing and partnering agreements to encourage stakeholders to tackle interfaces early on, and promote a no-blame culture.
−	* Regular meetings between stakeholders ~~throughout a project can work~~ to identify and manage new interfaces.	+	* Regular meetings between stakeholders to identify and manage new interfaces.
−	* Stakeholder mapping and stakeholder management strategies ~~can be adopted~~ to ~~predicting~~ how the project will affect stakeholders and how they can affect the project.	+	* Stakeholder mapping and stakeholder management strategies to predict how the project will affect stakeholders and how they can affect the project.
−	* Identifying and assessing ~~these~~ third party dependencies.	+	* Identifying and assessing third party dependencies.

−	It is important that responsibility for managing interfaces is allocated to a specific individual or organisation, as they can often fall between contracts. This is particularly important on large or complex projects where there may be a very large number of interfacing organisations, contracts and packages of work.	+	It is important that responsibility for managing interfaces is allocated to a specific individual or organisation, as they can often fall between responsibilities or contracts. This is particularly important on large or complex projects where there may be a very large number of interfacing organisations, contracts and packages of work.

	New technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) can help identify both soft and hard interface risks, as well as encouraging effective collaboration between stakeholders on a project. Clash avoidance and clash detection should be carried out as an integral part of the design and construction process, from defining standard methods and procedures and establishing a BIM volume strategy, through to specialist design and the creation of a virtual construction model and should continue during the construction phase itself as models are updated with as-constructed information.		New technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) can help identify both soft and hard interface risks, as well as encouraging effective collaboration between stakeholders on a project. Clash avoidance and clash detection should be carried out as an integral part of the design and construction process, from defining standard methods and procedures and establishing a BIM volume strategy, through to specialist design and the creation of a virtual construction model and should continue during the construction phase itself as models are updated with as-constructed information.

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−	~~Interface risk, and the failure to manage it effectively, can be a common cause for delay, lost productivity and subsequent disputes in construction projects.~~ Interfaces are points of interaction between two or more stakeholders.	+	Interfaces are points of interaction between two or more stakeholders:

−	Physical interfaces can occur where different contractors are engaged on the same project, particularly where their respective works must interact or connect in some way. Relationship interfaces can occur ~~from~~ the different stakeholders in a project, ~~e.g.~~ contractors, local community, regulatory bodies, client, and so on.	+	* Physical interfaces can occur where different contractors are engaged on the same project, particularly where their respective works must interact or connect in some way.
		+	* Relationship interfaces can occur between the different stakeholders in a project, such as; contractors, local community groups, regulatory bodies, the client, and so on.

−	~~If these and other interfaces are not managed well~~, the ~~following risks~~ can be ~~incurred~~:	+	Interface risk, and the failure to manage it effectively, can be a common cause for delay, lost productivity and subsequent disputes in construction projects, giving rise to:

	* Delays in completion.		* Delays in completion.
−	* ~~Liquidated~~ damages.	+	* Claims for damages.
	* Community complaints.		* Community complaints.
−	* Defective works claims.	+	* Loss of profit.
−	* Loss ~~or reduction~~ of profit ~~margin~~.	+
	* Industrial action.		* Industrial action.
	* Regulatory issues.		* Regulatory issues.
−	* Reputational ~~costs~~.	+	* Reputational damage.

−	~~The typical way in which~~ interface risks are ~~managed~~ involves ~~relying on~~ standard contractual provisions which include co-operation clauses, design documents, specifications, fit for purpose ~~warranties, environmental protection measures~~, insurances, and so on. Interfaces can be less straight-forward, however, between parties without a contractual relationship, or where they need managing throughout the project using directions such as variations and change orders (e.g. between contractors or subcontractors). This common interface can be managed by ensuring all contractors have a scope of work and regularly liaising with them.	+	Managing interface risks are typically involves standard contractual provisions which might include collaboration and co-operation clauses, clear and complete design documents and specifications, fit for purpose clauses, insurances, variation clauses and so on.

−	~~Different project management methods and alternative~~ contractual ~~frameworks~~ can be ~~used to mitigate interface risks. Alliancing and partnering can encourage stakeholders to tackle interfaces early on, and promote a no~~-~~blame culture. Regular meetings between stakeholders throughout a project can work to identify and manage new interfaces.~~	+	Interfaces between parties without a contractual relationship however can be less straight-forward:

−	~~With a design~~ and ~~build contract~~, ~~the contractor manages the interface issues~~. ~~Whereas, in more complex procurements that comprise multiple contractors~~ and ~~suppliers, each will~~ be ~~appointed separately, meaning that no one party has overall responsibility for~~ the ~~design~~ and ~~build interface~~. ~~In this situation, overall responsibility for the coordination of design with construction should be assigned to one particular~~ party.	+	* Alliancing and partnering can encourage stakeholders to tackle interfaces early on, and promote a no-blame culture.
		+	* Regular meetings between stakeholders throughout a project can work to identify and manage new interfaces.
		+	* Stakeholder mapping and stakeholder management strategies can be adopted to predicting how the project will affect stakeholders and how they can affect the project.
		+	* Identifying and assessing these third party dependencies.

−	New technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) can identify interface risks ~~at an earlier stage~~, as well as ~~encourage~~ effective collaboration between stakeholders on a project.	+	It is important that responsibility for managing interfaces is allocated to a specific individual or organisation, as they can often fall between contracts. This is particularly important on large or complex projects where there may be a very large number of interfacing organisations, contracts and packages of work.
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		+	New technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) can help identify both soft and hard interface risks, as well as encouraging effective collaboration between stakeholders on a project. Clash avoidance and clash detection should be carried out as an integral part of the design and construction process, from defining standard methods and procedures and establishing a BIM volume strategy, through to specialist design and the creation of a virtual construction model and should continue during the construction phase itself as models are updated with as-constructed information.

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	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.

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	* Risk assessment.		* Risk assessment.
	* Risk in building design and construction.		* Risk in building design and construction.

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Interface risk, and the failure to manage it effectively, can be a common cause for delay, lost productivity and subsequent disputes in construction projects. Interfaces are points of interaction between two or more stakeholders.

Physical interfaces can occur where different contractors are engaged on the same project, particularly where their respective works must interact or connect in some way. Relationship interfaces can occur from the different stakeholders in a project, e.g. contractors, local community, regulatory bodies, client, and so on.

If these and other interfaces are not managed well, the following risks can be incurred:

* Delays in completion.
* Liquidated damages.
* Community complaints.
* Defective works claims.
* Loss or reduction of profit margin.
* Industrial action.
* Regulatory issues.
* Reputational costs.

The typical way in which interface risks are managed involves relying on standard contractual provisions which include co-operation clauses, design documents, specifications, fit for purpose warranties, environmental protection measures, insurances, and so on. Interfaces can be less straight-forward, however, between parties without a contractual relationship, or where they need managing throughout the project using directions such as variations and change orders (e.g. between contractors or subcontractors). This common interface can be managed by ensuring all contractors have a scope of work and regularly liaising with them.

Different project management methods and alternative contractual frameworks can be used to mitigate interface risks. Alliancing and partnering can encourage stakeholders to tackle interfaces early on, and promote a no-blame culture. Regular meetings between stakeholders throughout a project can work to identify and manage new interfaces.

With a design and build contract, the contractor manages the interface issues. Whereas, in more complex procurements that comprise multiple contractors and suppliers, each will be appointed separately, meaning that no one party has overall responsibility for the design and build interface. In this situation, overall responsibility for the coordination of design with construction should be assigned to one particular party.

New technologies such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) can identify interface risks at an earlier stage, as well as encourage effective collaboration between stakeholders on a project.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Code of practice for project management.
* Conflict of interest.
* Design management.
* Method statement.
* Project manager.
* Project risk.
* Risk assessment.
* Risk in building design and construction.
* Risk management.
* Stakeholders.

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