Team Building in Construction Projects: How Integrated Project Delivery Lays the Foundation for Success

In every construction project, stakeholders aim for a successful build that meets the owner's expectations and ensures profitability for all parties involved. However, traditional delivery models like Construction Manager as Constructor (CM), Design-Bid-Build (DBB), or Design-Build (DB) often lead to miscommunication, mistrust, and missed deadlines due to their siloed approach. The Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) model addresses these issues by fostering early and consistent collaboration among owners, designers, and contractors through a unified contractual arrangement.

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