Applications, Challenges, and Benefits of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Method in the Construction Industry

The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry plays an important role in the global economy. To achieve efficiency in project objectives such as time, cost, and quality the industry increasingly adopts a variety of techniques and technologies, emphasizing the continuous evolution of project delivery methods (PDMs). Currently, the Construction industry is witnessing significant global growth, and the selection of appropriate and widely accepted PDMs is essential to project success. Although, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) method is not widely used in the construction industry yet, it is emerging as a viable alternative PDM in large-scale construction projects. This research explores the application, challenges, and benefits of IPD method in construction projects, comparing it to traditional PDMs. This research identifies applications, obstacles, and benefits of implementing IPD method using questionnaires of industry professionals. The study summarizes the feedback of the industry professionals in terms of early collaboration, team integration, technology integration, mutual trust, and risk sharing. Furthermore, the study analyzes the impacts of the above findings on project objectives, including time, cost, quality, and change orders.