Integrated Project Delivery

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) leverages early contributions of knowledge and expertise through the utilization of new technologies, allowing all team members to better realize their highest potentials while expanding the value they provide throughout the project lifecycle.

This Integrated Project Delivery Guide (jointly developed by AIA’s Contract Documents Committee and the AIA California Council) is offered as a tool to assist owners, designers and builders to move toward integrated models and improved design, construction and operations processes. The goal of the Guide is to identify the characteristics of IPD and to provide specific information and guidance on how to utilize IPD methods to achieve enhanced design, construction and operations processes

The Integrated Project Delivery Guide
Released November 5, 2007

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Technology/Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Integrated Project Delivery leverages early contributions of knowledge and expertise through the utilization of new technologies, especially those bridging across building design, construction, and operations boundaries. Building Information Modeling is the primary technology; it’s in demand by all parties: clients, designers, constructors, and fabricators alike. Architects embracing the opportunity to adopt 3D modeling will be well positioned to take full advantage of the new opportunities provided by IPD. Click here for articles and other resources relating to BIM and other technology issues such as interoperability.

Practice, Culture, Business Models and Risk
The use of Integrated Project Delivery and Building Information Modeling will advance integration of the design and construction processes, allowing greater predictability of project outcomes. This demands better collaboration between all parties, much earlier in the process—a significant cultural change for the design and construction industry. In response to increasing owner demand, architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, and specialty disciplines are forming more strategic alliances and working in new and innovative ways. Click here for articles and other resources relating to changes necessary in practice and business culture that support IPD.

IP Related Web sites
With the evolution of design comes the evolution of new technology, collaborations, and best practices. Increasing value through shared information fosters amazing accomplishments...and increased sharing requires effective collaboration. Click here for links to websites of related organizations dealing with issues related to IPD.

AIA Sustainability Resource Center
A significant benefit of IPD is the opportunity to more clearly and comprehensively define and measure project outcomes. One key area for improvement is to set more aggressive goals for sustainability. Many architects have already incorporated energy efficient design principles into their work, and these efforts continue to expand within the profession—IPD will only enhance these trends. With the 2030 target for carbon-neutral buildings, the AIA seeks to dramatically increase the number of high-performance buildings constructed in the coming decades, and IPD will play a key role in that effort. Click here to access the AIA Sustainability Resource Center for more information about AIA’s efforts in sustainability.