IPD Essentials: Multi-Partner Agreements #2

Further to our discussion below about the role of multi-party agreements in supporting integrated project delivery (IPD), the AIA has just released its new Standard Form Multi-Party Agreement for Integrated Project Delivery (C191–2009)

A description taken directly from the AIA web page listing the IPD Family of Contract Documents reads …..

“AIA Document C191–2009 is a standard form multi-party agreement through which the owner, architect, contractor, and perhaps other key project participants execute a single agreement for the design, construction and commissioning of a Project. C191–2009 provides the framework for a collaborative environment in which the parties operate in furtherance of cost and performance goals that the parties jointly establish. The non-owner parties are compensated on a cost-of-the-work basis. The compensation model is also goal-oriented, and provides incentives for collaboration in design and construction of the project. Primary management of the project is the responsibility of the Project Management Team, comprised of one representative from each of the parties. The Project Executive Team, also comprised of one representative from each of the parties, provides a second level of project oversight and issue resolution. The conflict resolution process is intended to foster quick and effective resolution of problems as they arise. This collaborative process has the potential to result in a high quality project for the owner, and substantial monetary and intangible rewards for the other parties.”

This is an important new choice of contract for project teams that are considering IPD as an alternate project delivery process.