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Author Note: ART-IS-ZEN® architecture & engineering 2605 S Decatur Blvd, Ste 123 Box 101 Las Vegas, NV 89102-8591 www.art-is-zen.com Abstract Collaboration between design firm and construction organization through the cooperation work of project team members is the key to improving performance, providing greater capabilities and increasing competitiveness while sharing risks and rewards, reducing overall costs and enhancing total value. Joint venture agreements bring together multiple parties under common goals to complete larger and more complex construction projects. These types of contracts should clearly define the scope, schedule and costs of project while online the roles, duties and expectation of party.