Team Partnering Facilitation Services Onsite or Remote Teams

Award-Winning Construction Partnering Facilitation Services

Building Trust. Resolving Conflict. Delivering Results.

Complex projects demand more than technical expertise — they require alignment, trust, and a shared commitment to delivery. Our Partnering Facilitation Services bring project teams together early to prevent disputes, streamline communication, and establish a proactive, accountable working environment from day one.

Whether you’re delivering a vertical build, heavy civil project, federal contract, or a multi-stakeholder infrastructure job, partnering provides the structure needed to reduce risk, improve coordination, and keep teams focused on shared success. Several of our project teams have gone on to earn the prestigious AGC Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering Award, recognizing outstanding collaboration and project performance. More…

Types of Partnering Sessions We Facilitate for Industry

✔ Kickoff Partnering Sessions (preconstruction or early construction)
✔ Mid-Project Realignment Sessions
✔ Issue-Driven Sessions (when conflict or delay arises)
✔ Executive-Level Partnering (leadership alignment for high-stakes projects)
✔ Closeout Partnering (capturing lessons learned, building long-term relationships)

Every construction project relies on people coming together with clarity, trust, and shared commitment. The Eight Steps to Collaborative Partnering offer a practical roadmap for building those relationships and aligning diverse stakeholders around a unified vision. Through these steps, teams learn how to communicate openly, solve problems collaboratively, and create the conditions for project success. More…

When to Use Partnering Facilitation Services Effectively

Partnering is especially valuable for:

USACE, DOT, and municipal projects
High-risk or high-visibility builds
CMAR, CM/GC, and Design-Build projects
Tribal infrastructure projects
Public-private partnerships
Projects with multiple contractors or agencies
Teams with historical conflict or mismatched expectations
Projects where early clarity and alignment improve delivery

If your project demands strong teamwork, seamless communication, and minimal disruptions, partnering is the most effective tool available. More…

What Partnering Sessions Achieve for Your People & Project

Our facilitated partnering process helps project teams:

Align owners, contractors, design teams, and stakeholders around project goals
Establish clear communication protocols to reduce misunderstandings
Develop a proactive issue-resolution process that prevents escalation
Strengthen relationships across trades, agencies, and leadership levels
Improve schedule reliability and keep productivity high
Mitigate risk by identifying challenges early
Maintain a collaborative culture throughout the project lifecycle
Reduce claims and disputes by building trust and transparency

This is the human side of project delivery — turning diverse groups into a unified high-performance team.

We customize our workshops to meet the needs of our clients from DoD to City Municipalities to Collaborative Alliances. Team Partnering services include Department of Defense, Homeland Security, Customs and Border Patrol, Federal Highway Administration, Departments of Transportation, National Park Services, Port Authorities, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and more. Put the Principles and Processes to work for your project. More…

The Power of Partnering: A Blueprint for Collaborative Leadership

In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, successful leaders, entrepreneurs, and creators know that the key to achieving long-term success isn’t working in isolation—it’s about partnering with others in ways that foster collaboration, innovation, and mutual growth. “The Power of Partnering: A Blueprint for Collaborative Leadership” offers a groundbreaking philosophy for those seeking to elevate their work and relationships through a new model of leadership.

Through actionable advice, real-world examples, and a focus on personal and collective growth, “The Power of Partnering” will show you how to:

Break down silos and build dynamic, collaborative teams that achieve remarkable results.
Lead with empathy, inspire innovation, and create a culture of shared accountability.
Harness the power of self-awareness and holistic growth to elevate both your personal and professional life.
Foster partnerships that extend beyond the workplace, creating meaningful connections in all areas of your life.

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“Zen put our partnering session together in a very compressed timeframe, and did a wonderful job of getting all of the involved participants on the same page so that we can work as a team for a successful project outcome. I look forward to working with him in the future.”

Paul Diederich, President, Industrial Builders, Inc.

"Zen commands respect, and knows how to get buy-in from participants. He has a good feel for the "pulse" of the room, and uses it to better facilitate a session."

Bob Bowden, Construction Operations Engineer, Federal Highways Administration

"Zen is an exceptionally well qualified facilitator and manager of group processes. He is very effective watching group participants to ensure they are engaged and draws people into the process. He is very open, an excellent communicator and I enjoy working with him. His experience and education make him an excellent choice for leading groups to consensus and goal accomplishment."

Stephen Clarke, Executive Leadership Coach (retired), Employee Involvement Systems

Construction Partnering Facilitator | Conflict Resolution & Team Alignment Workshops

Award-Winning Construction Partnering Facilitation Services

Types of Partnering Sessions We Facilitate for Industry

When to Use Partnering Facilitation Services Effectively

What Partnering Sessions Achieve for Your People & Project

The Power of Partnering: A Blueprint for Collaborative Leadership