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INTEGRATED PROJECT DELIVERY (IPD) IN THE DESIGN PHASEOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
The construction industry has become more complex and specialized in
recent years, and customer satisfaction can be achieved by providing
high quality products and services that provide the best value for
money. Successful communication between stakeholders is critical to
project schedule success in today’s construction industry.
Research problem: One of the most important and frequent reasons for the
failure of the schedule and performance of any project is the lack of
integration in delivery methods during the design phase and in the
relationships between the owner, designer, and contractor. Its implementation
in the Egyptian market represents a major challenge for stakeholders.
Objective: This research aims to study successful communication
between stakeholders using the Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
method in construction projects and its impact on the schedule. This
thesis aims to reach the readiness of the Egyptian market to apply the
IPD approach in the design phase in Egypt.
Research Methodology: The research will undergo major processes,
including data collection through theoretical studies involving a review of
published literature by scholars, industry experts and practitioners. This
review aims to gain knowledge of project delivery methods, a detailed
understanding of IPD and its impact on schedules, analyze successful and
complex IPD case studies, explore effective communication methods
during the design phase, and understand the functionality of BIM. By
developing an evaluation model for implementing IPD in construction
projects in Egypt, the qualitative studies will include interviews and
surveys with construction industry experts in Egypt, including design
managers, owners and implementation managers, to assess their readiness
to adopt the framework.
Results: The interviews revealed that traditional delivery methods are
prevalent in construction projects in Egypt. The consultants expressed the need to reshape the contractual relationship between contractors and
employers for the success of the project. Stakeholders stressed the
importance of early involvement of key participants, as it contributes to
reducing risks, minimizing change orders, and avoiding conflicts
throughout the life of the project. Although BIM adoption is still a
work in progress, participants recognized the importance of modern
visualization and collaboration techniques for project success. In
addition, stakeholders believe that implementing an IPD system and
using technologies such as BIM during the design phase would
significantly enhance project scheduling.
The results of this study statistically support that as the degree
of cooperation and integration increases, project performance in direct
participation increases while uncertainty about project outcomes
decreases significantly. This thesis provides evidence suggesting that
more collaborative and integrated project delivery methods lead to
better assurance of project performance on construction projects,
increasing the likelihood that the business objectives of stakeholders
will be achieved and the project will be completed on time.Recommendations: The Egyptian government should strengthen
regulations and legislation to align with IPD principles as a new delivery
system, enhance collaboration and improve the final product. IPD project
management training should be provided to all disciplines, increasing
awareness and cooperation within the Egyptian construction industry.
Employers should embrace the participation of contractors and key
participants in decision-making processes to reduce redundancy and
improve project scheduling. IPD is highly recommended and widely used
as the preferred delivery system in construction contracts compared to ad
hoc contract models. Employers, contractors and consultants are highly
advised to take advantage of visualization technology tools such as BIM,
which will lead to various improvements and reduce disputes in
construction contracts.