A Review and Classification of Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Implementation Enablers. Journal of Construction in Developing Countries

Abstract

In the current competitive and complex business environment, innovation in the construction industry is vital. In this sense, Integrated Project Delivery is an emerging delivery system for construction projects; however, implementing this system requires some enablers to enhance its implementation. Until now, no study has been conducted to identify what enablers can lead to proper IPD implementation. Therefore, this study aims to identify and to classify IPD implementation enablers. In this study, a comprehensive list of IPD implementation enablers has been developed using an in-depth literature review. Besides, IPD project managers, employers, consultants, contractors, and engineers participated in a survey. The obtained results were analyzed using Exploratory Factor Analysis method. Thus, the study findings illustrated that organizational enablers are considered essential enablers, followed by environmental, contractual, and technical enablers. The significance of this research is the identification and classification of IPD implementation enablers, which will provide valuable information to develop IPD implementation strategies. Additionally, the results of this study can be a proper roadmap to support developing countries to adopt the IPD delivery approach for project developments.