Glossary
I
Back to the glossary
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
What It Means

Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) is a collaborative project delivery method that brings together the owner, architect, contractor, and key consultants early in the project to share responsibility, risks, and rewards. It emphasizes transparency, shared goals, and collective decision-making to drive better outcomes across cost, schedule, and quality.

Why It Matters

IPD reduces waste, improves coordination, and accelerates timelines by breaking down traditional silos. It enables earlier input from contractors and engineers, aligns incentives around project success, and fosters trust across disciplines—especially when paired with digital tools like BIM.

Best Practices
Real-World Use

IPD is used in projects where innovation, speed, and performance are critical—such as education, healthcare, or civic buildings. Teams benefit from reduced change orders, more predictable budgets, and greater alignment around project vision and delivery.

Limitations
In Simple Terms

IPD is like everyone rowing the same boat in the same direction—sharing the plan, the progress, the risks, and the win. It’s collaboration at its most productive.


How D.TO Helps

The D.TO platform enhances IPD workflows by aligning design and decision-making through a shared, data-driven platform. By delivering early insights into performance, coordination, and material impacts, D.TO helps project teams collaborate effectively across disciplines—keeping everyone on the same page from the start.