Understanding Integrated Project Delivery
Integrated Project Delivery methods hope to be deliver valuable change to the construction industry. For something as fundamental the project delivery process, it’s important to understand the goals of this approach. The recent post on Broken Buildings discusses some of the inherent difficulties faced by the construction industry. Designers and contractors have developed misaligned responsibilities and interests that hinder efficient and affordable construction. By developing new agreements that share risk and reward, these two knowledgeable parties can provide an integrated service utilizing intense coordination and planning to avoid costly changes. As time is critical, the difficulty lies in assembling all parties early in the process to make such an agreement.
‘Allow information to flow freely’ is a phrase several writings on IPD mention, but what exactly does this mean? Currently, architects are creating BIM models for the purposes of clearly coordinating construction documents internally. Such models might also assist the construction team in cost estimation and logistics modeling, but current contracts ensure the architect is not responsible for these construction services. Inefficiencies and misunderstandings can occur when the material quantities are then manually quantified from 2D drawings. In an integrated environment, the architect and contractor develop agreements not only for when drawing sets are delivered, but also when certain components of the building information model may be shared to assist in cost analysis, logistics planning and possibly digital fabrication.
For more information on IPD, check out these links. Share in the comments if you find other links on the topic.
AIA: Integrated Practice | Integrated Project Delivery
Architect Magazine: Small Steps Toward IPD
Metropolis Magazine: The New Tools
Building Design + Construction: BIM + IPD Three Success Stories (via All Things BIM
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AIA CC & McGraw Hill on Integrated Project Delivery - http://ipd-ca.net/
Alan, we believe that collaborative management structures and development facilitated by IPD methods will not only improve the performance of the buildings, but also provide a greater benefit to the individual project stakeholders. The industry is breaking away from working in silos.
We’re introducing new tools that support the use of IPD. We just released the new C191–2009 Contract Document, a standard form Multi-party Agreement through which the owner, architect, contractor, and other key project participants execute a single agreement for the design, construction and commissioning of a project. Because of your knowledge of the subject, we’d be interested in hearing your feedback on the new Document.
Such models might also assist the construction team in cost estimation and logistics modeling,but also when certain components of the building information model may be shared to assist in cost analysis, logistics planning and possibly digital fabrication.
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