More and more owners and contractors are agreeing to partner to avoid the dysfunctional conflicts that can result when differences arise on projects. In most cases, partnering results in successful outcomes for all parties. Yet, sometimes, problems persist in spite of the partnering effort. Your project management team can avoid these problems if you follow a few simple guidelines. Partnering Is a Process To some construction professionals, partnering is considered to be a charter workshop activity. But it’s really an ongoing process and commitment by everyone to communicate effectively and rigorously throughout the project to avoid misunderstandings and solve problems.