According to AIA National and the AIA California Council in the "Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide (2007), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to optimize project results, increase value to the owner, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction."
Key stakeholders in design & construction industry are producing a wealth of information and resources on Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). These resources are intended “to assist owners, designers and builders to move toward integrated models and improved design, construction and operations processes”.
Some helpful links include: