Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.

1. IPD – A Project Delivery Approach
“Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a project
delivery approach that integrates people, systems,
business structures and practices into a process
that collaboratively harnesses the talents and
insights of all participants to optimize project
results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste,
and maximize efficiency through all phases of
design, fabrication, and construction.”
[“Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide,” published jointly by the
American Institute of Architects California Council and the American
Institute of Architects.]
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2. IPD approach
100%
Pre-Construction Services Construction
Understanding
Common
Architect Hired
CM/GC Hired
Engineers Hired
Major Trades Hired
SD DD CD
Time
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3. Traditional approach
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4. The big room – UCSF Mission Bay
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5. Cost Transparency
Detailed Cost of Work estimates are developed
“in the light of day”
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6. Risks/Rewards

7. IPD Contract Resources
• AIA Contracts
– Transitional Forms: A195, A295 and B195
– Multi-Party Agreements: C191
– The Single Purpose Entity: C195, C196 and C197
• ConsensusDOCS 300 Contracts
– Supported by the AGC
– “Relational” agreement example
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8. Case Studies –
Sutter Medical Centers
Milestones Sacramento (Traditional) Castro Valley (Lean/IPD)
Total project duration: 12 5
OSHPD Permit for 24 6
Foundation/Structure:
OSHPD Permit for TI: 36 6
RFI’s: 640 51
Change Orders: 159 12
OSHPD Post Approval 181 19
Docs:
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