Partnering is a continuous process of aligning organizations to achieve a mutual vision, reap economic benefits, improve working relationships, and prevent litigation. The process is designed to promote an environment for teamwork, problem solving, and attaining common goals. The parties, with the assistance of a facilitator, commit to establishing effective communications, building trust, and sustaining strategic relationships.

Partnering has a proven record of achieving realistic and measurable benefits for all stakeholders. The most highly touted benefits of partnering are on-time completion and within budget. Other benefits of partnering are more innovative solutions to problems, expeditious resolution of disputes, improved safety, and increased productivity. In addition, there are certain intangible benefits that include improved quality performance, customer satisfaction, enhanced business reputation, and a great working atmosphere.

CSR offers complete partnering services. This includes internal training, advance planning, workshop facilitation, and strategic implementation. With over 12 years of practical partnering experience, CSR has the knowledge and skills to make partnering a success for you. Our partnering facilitators and trainers are nationally recognized leaders and authors in this field. The book Partnering in Construction: A Practical Guide to Project Success, authored by Frank Carr is regarded as the best publication on the topic.




  • Signal Construction and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
    Partnering on Ft. Belvoir "T Block" construction project (1/2003)


  • PJ Dick, Inc. and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
    Partnering on HEC Complex at Ft. Belvoir (12/2002)


  • Diversified Technology Consultants and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
    Partnering on Reserve Center, Ft. A.P. Hill (12/2002) Date(s) of Workshop: December 9 & 10, 2002


  • Medtronics and Delphion
    Partnering on IDEA (IT) Project, Minneapolis, Minnesota (12/02)


  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Davis Construction Corp.
    Partnering on construction of McKinley Tech Senior High School, Washington, D.C. (9/2002)


  • Maryland State Highway Administration and Pioneer Contracting
    Partnering on Streetscape Project, Loch Raven, Maryland (11/2001).


  • National Institute of Health (NIH) and PEPCO
    Partnering on Health Cogeneration Power plant Project, Bethesda, Maryland (8/2002)


  • Maryland State Highway Administration and Corman Construction
    Partnering on Maryland Route 4 over Western Branch Project (6/2000)


  • Maryland State Highway Administration and Flippo Construction
    Maryland Route 202 Ramp "E" Bridge over Route 50, Cheverly.


  • Maryland State Highway Administration and Pioneer Construction Co.
    Streetscape Project, Maryland Route 542, Loch Raven Boulevard.


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