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Change orders in IPD projects

Managing Change Orders in IPD Projects for Uninterrupted Workflow and Timely Delivery

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Managing change orders in large construction projects is one area where Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) differentiates itself from other delivery models.  The scope of allowed change orders in an IPD agreement is much more limited than in a Guaranteed Maximum Price Construction Manager at Risk or lump sum type agreement.  […]

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The advantages of Last Planner System for commercial design and construction

The Advantages of the Last Planner System for Commercial Design and Construction Projects

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​​ In the fast-evolving landscape of design and construction project management, the Last Planner System stands out as a shining example of efficiency. As a collaborative approach, it enhances communication, streamlines workflows, and cultivates teamwork, all while magnifying productivity. When implementing lean in the design and construction of a commercial

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Setting contingecy in IPD contracts

Why thinking holistically is important when setting contingencies in IPD contracts

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​​One of the biggest challenges project owners, contractors and design firms have is negotiating a contract price and setting a contingency in lean IPD contracts. In a lump sum project, that’s not an issue, as the owner usually chooses the lowest bid for a contract without having any transparency into

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delivery models for commercial design and construction projects

Four delivery models for commercial design and construction projects

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In this article, you will read about the most typical delivery models for commercial construction projects across complex industries, such as healthcare, semiconductors or pharmaceutical manufacturing.    Design Bid Build Design Bid Build is very common in Public Works and with many private owners. Early in my career, the majority

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Intelligent Construction drawings from Inertia Systems

What Every Project Manager Should Know About Intelligent Construction Drawings

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Are you a project manager who is still dealing with static PDF construction drawings, outdated Excel sheets, duplicate data entry, and mistakes that happened because contractors didn’t ask questions or didn’t have all the necessary information to complete their jobs properly? Let’s look at an example. You are building a

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How owner organizations impact decsion-making in design and construction. New research project from University of washington.

New Research Project: How Do Owner Organizations Impact Decision-Making?

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A new research project from the University of Washington (UW) intends to reveal how owner organizations impact project decision-making. Owners have a significant impact on the success of every design and construction project they undertake. They have distinct organizational structures and cultures in terms of decision-making, and those characteristics can

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