New IPD Guide Published
In a joint effort, several leading construction industry organizations have published a guide called Integrated Project Delivery For Public and Private Owners. Contributors include the Construction Owners Association of America (COAA), the National Association of State Facilities Administrators (NASFA), the APPA (formerly the Association of Physical Plant Administrators), the Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
The publication outlines the basic principles of integrated project delivery (IPD), and includes useful tips and advice for project owners considering this approach to construction. It divides IPD strategies into two areas of usage, “philosophy” and “delivery method,” and three levels of collaboration, “typical,” “enhanced,” and “required,” explaining the implications of each category. The paper also clarifies the relationships between IPD and three other trends in the industry: lean construction, building information modeling (BIM), and sustainability. Furthermore, risk and liability issues are discussed for many topics.
Notable sections of the paper include “First Steps” for implementing the strategy and “Recommendations for All Owners (Not Just Public).”
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