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General Contracting (GC)
Reduce cost and increase quality of IT projects
Most IT buyers have experienced the trade-off of engaging a Tier 1 vendor vs. lower price alternatives. Primary reasons to engage a Tier 1 vendor, despite the higher cost are: up-front architectural skills to help select solution components; broad capabilities to address all requisite skills on one team; and proven methodologies.
However, there are drawbacks to the one-vendor solution: Is the architecture really the best possible solution, or is it influenced by their capabilities or capacity? Are all team members really the best possible or are they the best available? Is their methodology (often waterfall) optimized for the project type, and is it designed to protect them or me? Are they worth the premium?
The construction industry relies on independent architects for solution design and general contractors to assemble the best possible multi-disciplined team for delivery. Now IT buyers can engage A-Frame as their architect and/or general contractor. Because A-Frame does not have in-house delivery resources, you can rely on us for unbiased solution architecture and optimized sourcing of the team from a variety of third party vendors (buyers may also recommendation preferred contractors). Additionally, A-Frame’s Constructing Technology methodology includes best practices in architecture, project management and business transformation, while allowing for an optimized approach during construction based on project type (e.g. agile development when appropriate).
Key IT General Contracting processes
Architecture
- Unbiased, optimized solution design based on fit and efficiency
- Use of best possible architectural resources based on project class/type
Sourcing & Contract Administration
- Rigorous sub-contractor selection process
- Flexibility to use buyers preferred vendors where applicable
- Consolidated invoicing, electronic methods welcomed
Project Management
- Overall management of the project including governance, communication, budget management, issue management and change management
- Flexibility for individual workstreams [trades] to optimize the approach