Integrated project delivery IPD states that subcontractors a

Integrated project delivery (IPD) states that subcontractors are selected and involved early in the project. What are some advantages and disadvantages to their involvement early in the project?

Solution

Advantages:

1. Improved Constructability

2. Design Expertise and construction knowledge

3. Better Product information

4. Improved cost estimation

5. Better profitablity and feasiblity analysis

6. Improved risk management

7. Better communication

8. Improved collaboration in early phases

9. Better plan for construction

Disadvantages:

1. Standardization can reduce value

2. Contractor\'s focus on cost and schedule can reduce innovation

3. Conflicting interests

4. Suppression of designer\'s interest