Manning, Ryan T.2013-01-022013-01-022012-12-14https://hdl.handle.net/1808/10513Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a new method of project delivery that uses collaboration and a team of key stakeholders (Owner, Architect/Engineer, and Contractor) early in the life of a project to make the process more efficient, optimize results, and reduce waste (American Institute of Architects 2007). Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a set of interrelated models created by the project team that offers the ability to exchange information (Wickersham 2009). BIM embeds the three dimensional model with detailed information, such as schedule and cost data. When IPD and BIM are combined, the result can be a very successful project that reduces claims from design errors and omissions. Modeling technology has advanced to the point that inefficiencies in the traditional project delivery methods have been identified. Parallel modeling is the most obvious of the inefficiencies. In parallel modeling, the Contractor re-creates the Architect/Engineer’s BIM model, which was developed during the design stage, for use during the construction stage. The Contractor re-creates this model because it was developed without input from the Contractor, and may not be appropriate for the “means and methods” of construction. Advanced Modeling Technology is also allowing virtual models to be developed prior to building a full-scale model at full price. Challenges also present themselves when using IPD for the delivery of a project, such as overcoming decades of mistrust, lack of communication, and opposition between the Architect/Engineer and Contractor (Cunz 2009). There are some insurability issues and legal concerns due to the overlapping of the historical roles and responsibilities of the Architect/Engineer and Contractor that must be considered when using IPD and BIM. The historical roles and responsibilities have been defined by a history of case law and legal disputes between the Architect/Engineer and Contractor. These concerns and issues can be neutralized within the IPD and BIM Agreement(s). This paper examines some of the challenges, benefits, and risks presented when using IPD and BIM. IPD and BIM are changing the way projects are delivered with early, and often, interaction from all parties involved in the project, and by creating a model embedded with detailed information that will ultimately be used to construct the project. Architectural and Engineering Companies must pay attention to how IPD and BIM are impacting the structure and existence of their firms, and have to become comfortable with IPD and BIM to remain competitive in the industry. Technology is allowing for the design and construction process to become more efficient and integrated, which reduces wasteful spending. Architects/Engineers must also carefully consider the risks, contractual expectations, and compensation before entering into this new type of project delivery agreement. The legal risks and financial rewards must be balanced.en-USProjectopenAccess