The success of a construction project inevitably depends on good management. To ensure this, an effective distribution of roles and responsibilities within the team is essential. With this in mind, the RACI matrix has established itself as an essential tool for defining and organizing the functions of each collaborator involved in the project. Here's how it works.
What is the RACI matrix?
The RACI matrix, which has the acronym "
Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed
"is presented as a project management tool. It aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each player within a team. In the construction industry, where a multitude of complex tasks coexist, it is imperative to clearly and precisely assign missions and decisions to specific people. This is where the RACI matrix comes into its own. And with good reason: its acronym describes different roles.
Deciphering the RACI acronym
R for "Responsible
The manager (also known as the "Director") is the person in charge of the
project implementation
. It is responsible for the execution of a task or activity and guarantees its success. Each entry in the RACI matrix must include at least one individual as "Performer", under the supervision of an "Approver".
A for "Approver
The approver is the person who gives the final green light. He or she is responsible for
approve results
or the choices made by the person in charge. In the construction industry, this may be a chief engineer or a project manager.
