Alliance model in renovation projects, case Vuolukiventie 1 Teppo Salmikivi, Director of Properties University of Helsinki, Center for Properties and Facilities 8.11.2012 Center for Properties and Facilities www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 1
Project Alliance Vuolukiventie 1 Housing for international students and researchers Renovation of an existing building, rented flats New construction about 1000 m2 Project target cost: 18,3 M euros www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 2
Project Alliance Vuolukiventie 1 Renovation Gross area 14770 m2 256 small apartments, Garage for 59 cars Original construction year 1968, no major renovations Listed building SR-2 Total renovation of all apartments and facades New apartments to the basement floors 2-4 stairs at a time Center for Properties and Facilities www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 3
Challenges for the project alliance Main question: How to create a solid designing team and combine it with creative construction team One team for all phases; overall design, construction and period of guarantee Co-operative and professional partners From arguing to active co-operation www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 4
New tasks for the designers Create the design documents for the tenders as a team with the contractor Participate in the alliance tendering and the agreement negotiations Create working drawings and production plans with the contractor, be ready for the changes Participate in the inspection of the production and installation at the building site Create the as-built documents Participate in the guarantee phase www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 5
Project phases 6-12/2011 1-5/2012 6/2012-12/2013 1/2014-12/2018 Competition and tendering Development Construction Period of guarantee Co-operative and professional partners Best project plan and timetable Best renovation plan Energy and space use efficiency 18,3M, fixed fee Planning and development in a team. Alliance agreement Key performance indicators Learning new roles! Planning permission and construction Moving services Procurements in a team Operation model of the period of guarantee Informing the tenants Energy measuring Maintenance Tenant satisfaction inquiry Bonus payment +/- www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 6
Alliance agreement Agreement partners: General contractor: SRV Construction Ltd Architect: SARC Architects Ltd Client: Tiedepuiston Asunnot Ltd Agreement model: According to Australian Alliance model and Finish Transport Agency model Target budget with +/- incentives, fixed fee Key Performance Indicators => Bonus payment model No claims Center for Properties and Facilities www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 7
Project experiences 6-12/2011 1-5/2012 6/2012-12/2013 1/2014-12/2018 Competition and tendering Development Construction Period of guarantee Takes time and money A bit too much work Motivated competitors Very good results Learning new roles! Designing team Wide points of view - better solutions and plans Good decision making Good spirit Hard to learn new roles! Easy to make chances and development Good cost and timetable control Key performance indicators really works Unanimous decisions Performance based procurement for subcontractors Alliance responsibilities for good maintenance services and low energy consumption are starting at the beginning of 2013 =>???? www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 8
What have we learned? Project alliance is suitable for large and complicated projects, project must have enough risks and challenges Alliance creates creative design combined with good quality construction, Value for money Co-operation and risk sharing works at daily level Good ability on resolving problems But, client needs still professional experts www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 9
Vuolukiventie 1, renovation and new construction www.helsinki.fi/yliopisto 9.11.2012 10