In recent months, HMC’s Steve Wilson has been speaking around the country on the topic of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). The traditional relationship between owner, architect and contractor has been based on the individual goals of these team members, with the subsidiary tiers under them, such as consultants and sub-contractors. Each party is concerned with protecting their own interests and, to a certain extent, operates in silos and negotiates their agreements with that goal in mind.
Although the IPD method has multiple objectives, it is focused primarily on assuring that there is an alignment of values among all team members and producing a collaborative contractual relationship where work is performed at cost and all profit is placed in a common pool as an incentive for team behavior toward a common goal. It results in shared responsibilities, shared rewards, shorter construction schedules, lower costs, fewer disputes, no legal battles, and a more enjoyable project experience for all.
Steve, along with representatives from Universal Health Services, DPR Construction, Tuner Joint Venture Construction, and other various trade partners; addressed the pros and cons of IPD in the various presentations. They discussed the challenges of establishing collaborative behavior and adding value, while driving down cost through all three organizations (client, architect, contractor) in order to assure that everyone on the team is sharing a common vision and exhibiting that philosophy in their daily work.
Recent speaking engagements include:
“Integrated Project Delivery – The Good, The Evil and its Affect on The Building Team”
CSI Academies 2012, March 2
“Integrated Project Delivery and its Effect on the Building Team”
AIA Inland California Chapter, August 23
“Integrated Project Delivery”
CSI San Diego Chapter, September 27
“Bringing Measured Value to Healthcare Design and Operations”
Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo in Chicago, October 2
“Trust-Based Teams and Transformation: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)”
CoreNet Global Summit – SLCR Forum in Orlando, October 7
Lean Construction / IDP- Methods of Contracting & Team Building w/SDCR Airport Authority
San Diego, Friday, October 26
