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Efficient Onboarding in Construction Projects with the IPD Introduction Online Course

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​​Efficient onboarding is crucial for any construction team, especially when adopting lean principles. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) offers a collaborative approach that emphasizes teamwork and shared goals. To expedite the onboarding process and ensure team members understand IPD principles, leveraging online resources, such as the IPD Introduction course, is a […]

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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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Why Consider the IPD Introduction Online Course?

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​​As industries evolve and commercial construction projects become increasingly complex, traditional project management methods often fall short of fostering the seamless coordination and synergy required for success. This is where Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) steps in as a game-changer.  Our online course Introduction to IPD, designed by LeanIPD and IPDA

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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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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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Who benefits from innovation in design and construction, James Pease, LeanIPD

Who Benefits from Innovation in Design and Construction?

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According to the Oxford dictionary, to innovate means “to make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods, ideas, or products.” Innovation is the action or process of innovating. Innovation inherently is something that hasn’t been done before. Why don’t we have more innovation in design and construction? It

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