Goal: Improve/Enhance Partnering Process

Objectives:
Review Partnering Measurements.
Increase participation of all members throughout the process.
Review Partnering Data Base process and data for improvements.
Revise Partnering Field Guide

Strategies:
Visit Partnering projects
Provide quarterly reports to SHA and Contractor representatives
Re-evaluate current criteria being measured
Review and update Partnering process and tools

Goal: Promote Partnering

Objectives:
Keep Partnering Website up-to-date
Provide Partnering training annually
Participate in the annual Construction Winter Training Conference
Participate in the annual MdQI Conference

Goal: Involvement in the National Partnering Efforts

Objective:
Continue Partnering Outreach for surrounding states' DOTs

Subcommittee Accomplishments:

Provided partnering training and workshops to SHA, MdTA, Contractors and Consultants
Developed tools and data base for statewide measurement of partnering
Developed Third Edition of the Partnering Manual
Maintained high level of participation in partnering program (currently 100%)
Assisted in the expansion of partnering practices to MdTA construction projects

Reviewed and made changes to the Partnering Award criteria and application form to include new modal administrations involved in MdQI

Current Activities:

Continuing to mentor the new Utility Subcommittee 

Outreach to MAA, MTA and MDTA 

Reviewing and making changes to the criteria for the MdQI Partnering Award.

Providing tip sheet on running effective meetings