Project Delivery Methods (AIA California)
Learn about various project delivery methods and become a valuable resource to your clients. This 5-part series starts with an overview of different delivery methods available. Each subsequent course starts with a short video and is supported by downloadable matrices, diagrams and case studies.
Individual Course Fees
Project Delivery 1: An Overview ($30 AIA members, $40 non-members)
Project Delivery 2: Design-Bid-Build ($30 AIA members, $40 non-members)
Project Delivery 3: Construction Management ($30 AIA members, $40 non-members)
Project Delivery 4: Design-Build ($30 AIA members, $40 non-members)
Project Delivery 5: Integrated Project Delivery ($30 AIA members, $40 non-members)
Save 20% and earn 6.25 LUs including 5 HSW LUs when registering for the series. ($120 AIA members, $160 non-members for all 5 courses!).
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Project Delivery 1: An Overview
This first in a 5-part series is the culmination of a decade-long exploration into alternative methods of project delivery. This course starts with a video introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice, which provides an overview of various delivery methods available to public and private clients: Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, Design-Build, and Integrated Project Delivery.
Referring to the rapid change in project delivery methods, Don Rudy states, "It is essential to understand the delivery options available and to be able to identify which delivery method best meets the goals, skill level and available resources for specific projects."
The course is accompanied by PDFs of 1) Detailed Course Material,, 2) a Matrix of Project Delivery, which provides an overview of the first three project delivery methods: Design-Bid-Build, Construction Management, and Design-Build, and 3) a Project Delivery Glossary, which identifies terms often used when undertaking various delivery methods and sheds light on some new terms and often-confused terms that apply to all four project delivery methods.
Presenter:
AIA California Council with an introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice
| Provider: | AIA California - Practice Management |
|---|---|
| Certification: | AIA/CES (HSW) |
| Learning Units: | 1.25 hours |
Project Delivery 2: Design-Bid-Build
This second in a 5-part series focuses on the Design-Bid-Build processand the variations within this project delivery method. This course starts with a video introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice, who describes how this delivery method is structured, the responsibilities of the various parties, and an overview of the pros and cons of Design-Bid-Build.
The course is accompanied by 1) Detailed Course Material on contractual relationships, quality control concerns, schedule and cost implications, capabilities required, potential conflicts of interest, insurance requirements and dispute resolutions specific to Design-Bid-Build, and 2) Case Studies of Design-Bid-Build projects.
Presenter:
AIA California Council with an introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice
| Provider: | AIA California - Practice Management |
|---|---|
| Certification: | AIA/CES (HSW) |
| Learning Units: | 1.25 hours |
Project Delivery 3: Construction Management
This third in a 5-part series focuses on Construction Management and the variations within this project delivery method. This course starts with a video introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice, who describes how this delivery method is structured, the responsibilities of the various parties, and an overview of the pros and cons of utilizing a Construction Manager as part of a project delivery method.
The course is accompanied by 1) Detailed Course Material about contractual relationships, quality control concerns, schedule and cost implications, capabilities required, potential conflicts of interest, insurance requirements and dispute resolutions specific to Construction Management, and 2) Case Studies of Construction Management projects.
Presenter:
AIA California Council with an introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice
| Provider: | AIA California - Practice Management |
|---|---|
| Certification: | AIA/CES (HSW) |
| Learning Units: | 1.25 hours |
Project Delivery 4: Design-Build
This fourth in a 5-part series focuses on Design-Build and the variations within this project delivery method. This course starts with a video introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice, who describes how this delivery method is structured, the responsibilities of the various parties, and an overview of the pros and cons of Design-Build.
The course is accompanied by 1) Detailed Course Material about contractual relationships, quality control concerns, schedule and cost implications, capabilities required, potential conflicts of interest, insurance requirements and dispute resolutions specific to Design-Bid-Build, and 2) Case Studies of Design-Build projects.
Presenter:
AIA California Council with an introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice
| Provider: | AIA California - Practice Management |
|---|---|
| Certification: | AIA/CES (HSW) |
| Learning Units: | 1.25 hours |
Project Delivery 5: Integrated Project Delivery
This fifth in a 5-part series describes Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to reduce waste and optimize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication, and construction.
This course starts with a video introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice, who describes how this delivery method continues to evolve, how best to employ IPD, and an overview of the pros and cons of IPD.
The course is accompanied by 1) Detailed Course Material about the Integrated Project Delivery method, 2) white papers on "IPD Teams - Creation Organization & Management" and "Negotiating an IPD Agreement" and 3) Case Studies of projects utilizing IPD.
Presenter:
AIA California Council with an introduction by Don Rudy, AIA, AIACC Vice-President of Professional Practice
| Provider: | AIA California - Practice Management |
|---|---|
| Certification: | AIA/CES (HSW) |
| Learning Units: | 1.25 hours |