Shared requirements and goals facilitate technology design and impact on the technology vendor community. The umbrella of a research consortium makes it possible for organizations that might be competitors to sit at the same table, along with suppliers and others involved in the chain. Resources are focused on results. Trade groups, professional and technical organizations and other industry groups all compete for the time and resources of key technical and managerial staff. The desired results will produce significant cycle time and life cycle cost reductions and efficiencies in the delivery, operation, and maintenance of capital projects and facilities.
Participation expands the knowledgebase of key technical staff.
Team building guarantees results. The value of networking can never be overstated. All of the right players are at the table. Time spent always results in value. Two members meetings are held each year, to report to the entire membership on the activities of the organization.