8:00 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

  • Dick Bayer Vice President - Lean & Integrated Project Delivery, Colliers Engineering & Design

Enhancing Owner Engagement in IPD Projects

8:10 am Communicating the Benefits of the IPD Model to Secure Owner Buy-In

Synopsis

• Articulating the benefits of IPD demonstrating how it delivers higher value than traditional methods despite perceived initial costs

• Securing early and ongoing buy-in from senior management and engaging lateral groups for support

• Evaluating how to overcome your client’s project and corporate standards to successfully implement IPD

8:50 am Panel: Clarifying the Owner’s Role & Level of Engagement in IPD Projects for Optimal Alignment

10:00 am Speed Networking & Morning Refreshments

10:40 am Owner’s Perspective: Managing the Commercial Aspects of an IPD Project

Synopsis

• Firsthand account of what to be prepared for as the project transitions from Validation through Construction

• Establishing trust and transparency by discussing the commercial & financial intricacies openly to align expectations and outcomes from the outset through to final completion

• Developing a target cost that aligns with both the owner and contractor’s commercial perspectives

• Implementing robust cost controls, regular financial reporting and strategic financial planning to maintain adequate cash flow and release of profit pool

11:20 am Evaluating the Optimal Role of the Owner on IPD Projects & How to Secure Their Buy-In

Synopsis

Join this session to discuss why owners buy-in to the IPD model, the owner’s role in decision-making processes, as well as the financial management of IPD projects.

Breaking Away From Traditional Ways of Working

11:40 am Laying the Foundation for IPD Success in Large-Scale Projects

  • John Zachara Vice President, Integrated Facilities Solutions Ltd.
  • Andrew Balus Executive Director of Utilities & Engineering, UNMC

Synopsis

  • Sharing how academic medical center worked with the Board of Regents to select IPD as the delivery model
  • Selecting out IPD team through a value-driven approach and interviews to assess alignment and collaboration potential

12:00 pm Networking Lunch

1:20 pm Case Study: Exploring Traditional & Hybrid IPD Approaches to Determine What is Best for Your Projects

Synopsis

• Exploring the advantages and benefits of a traditional IPD method and hybrid IPD approaches: why we saw shortfalls in the traditional method

• Understanding when to adopt IPD or hybrid models based on project needs and constraints to get the best outcomes

• Harnessing lessons learned during this decision-making process to inform future contracts

Building Effective Partnerships

2:00 pm Selecting the Right Partners Who Will Thrive in Collaborative Delivery for Successful Project Outcomes

Synopsis

• Building trust within your internal procurement team to confidently select new partners without traditional bidding processes

• Evaluating prospective partners during the Request for Proposal (RFP) selection process based on their understanding and commitment to IPD to ensure they will embrace the model

• Identifying partners with the right technical capabilities and team skills essential for project success

2:40 pm Discuss: Cultivating Collaborative Cultures & Strategic Partnerships

Synopsis

• Brainstorm strategies to break away from traditional ways of working and create unified teams by selecting and evaluating partners who align with IPD principles to ensure successful project outcomes.

3:00 pm Afternoon Refreshments

3:40 pm Panel: Encouraging Trade Contractors to Embrace IPD Principles Without Direct Contract Involvement

Synopsis

• Addressing initial hesitations from trade partners and highlighting the benefits of embracing IPD principles

• Determining whether to incorporate model requirements into contracts or achieve buy-in through mutual understanding and shared goals

• Demonstrating the value of collaborative tools and practices, and sharing success stories of improved project outcomes through full trade partner engagement with the IPD model

Technologies for Successful Coordination

4:20 pm Leveraging the Right Technologies for Maximum Collaboration

Synopsis

• Selecting and utilizing the right collaboration platforms for managing meetings, communications, and threaded conversations for all stakeholders

• Maximizing the use of current collaborative tools to enhance virtual collaboration and improve productivity

• Implementing user-friendly file sharing and task management tools to meet enterprise document management needs for efficient teamwork

• Managing hybrid work environments to facilitate a collaborative environment such as virtual “big rooms” ensuring that remote participants are fully integrated

5:10 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks

  • Dick Bayer Vice President - Lean & Integrated Project Delivery, Colliers Engineering & Design

5:20 pm End of Conference Day One