Types of Project Delivery Methods

Integrated Project Delivery:
This is commonly referred to as the “Team Approach” to building.  The term “Integrated” refers to the joining together of the design and construction professions (A/E and Contractor) into a team to deliver the project for the Owner.  Design-Build and Construction Management are the two most common forms of Integrated Project Delivery and both provide the option of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract.

Non-Integrated Project Delivery: 
This is commonly referred to as the traditional “Design-Bid-Build” project delivery approach where the Owner commissions an architect or engineer to prepare drawings and specifications under a design services contract, and separately contracts for at-risk construction, by engaging a contractor through competitive bidding or negotiation.
This delivery method is recognized as the most expensive and time consuming way to deliver a project. 

Benefits of Design-Build and Construction Management:

• Design-Build provides singular responsibility for Design & Construction
• Collaboration between designers and builders provides greater quality and value for your construction dollar
• The GMP provides the opportunity for early and accurate knowledge of project costs.
• The “Team Approach” affords the opportunity for less administrative burden on the Owner
• Overlapping tasks allow for a shorter duration project which leads to additional savings and earlier completion.
• Improved Risk Management over traditional methods
• Open Book Accounting for all project costs
• Greater control over subcontractors and material suppliers to be used on your project

Project Delivery Method Comparison  
Project Delivery Method Comparison Chart

Project Delivery Method Timeline
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Who uses Integrated Project Delivery Methods? 
Integrated Project Delivery accounts for almost 50%* of all new construction in the United States and is permitted for publicly funded projects in 46 states and Washington DC.

*Based on 2003 statistics.

Notable Design-Build / Construction Management Experience

Financial Instutions
• Heartland Credit Union – North Branch
• INB – Conference & Operations Center
• INB – Wabash Branch

Faith Based/Religious
• Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
• Cherry Hills Baptist Church
• Hope Church
• Southern View Chapel

Healthcare
• Family Medical Center of Chatham
• Koke Mill Medical Center
• Memorial Medical Center ER
• Menard Medical Center
• Midwest Occupational Health Association
• Prairie Diagnostic Center
• Springfield Priority Care

Commercial
• Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
• HD Smith Wholesale Drug Company
• IL Association of School Boards
• IL Education Association
• LLCC Workforce Development Center
• RW Troxell & Company

Senior/Assisted Living
• St. Francis Convent Residence Halls

Hospitality
• Hampton Inn
• Staybridge Inn and Suites
• St. Francis Chiara Conference Center

Entertainment/Retail
• Bella Milano Restaurant
• Korean War Veterans Museum
• Osco Drug Company
• The Conservatory at the Inn at 835
• Yellowstone Center

Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Contract: 
A GMP contract is an option available only with Integrated Project Delivery.  The GMP, or Guaranteed Maximum Price, is established after preliminary design documents are developed and the entire project scope is understood.  The Owner benefits by making a lower initial investment in A/E design services while realizing the benefit a guaranteed project cost at an early stage.

Open Book Accounting: 
Open Book Accounting is our way of providing fiscal accountability for our Design-Build and Construction Management projects.  Our “Open Book” provides clear and accountable documentation for all project costs.