Robert J Garra Jr., PE, CannonDesign, Grand Island, N.Y.
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Reinforcing the engineer’s role in the IPD method
Integrated project delivery (IPD) requires a team approach and buy-in from all players, including the architect, engineer, contractor, and owner. The consulting engineer plays a significant role in the IPD process.
Case study: Harnessing IPD to fast-track a replacement hospital
Bayhealth is central and southern Delaware's largest health care system. The new health care campus anchors its services by hosting an inpatient acute care hospital as well as an adjoining ambulatory care center to create a community-focused health village (see Figure 3). At the onset of the project, Bayhealth made its goal clear: deliver the hospital at least 3 months earlier than comparable health care projects. Integrated project delivery (IPD) helped the team deliver a high-quality hospital below cost and ahead of traditional schedules.