The first project built under an integrated project delivery method in Nebraska and one of the largest IPD projects in the U.S., the owner, architect and the construction manager worked collaboratively on the Hubbard Center through design and preconstruction to provide real-time estimating that saved $50 million and reduced the schedule by 40 days.
Under the IPD agreement, the owner still created criteria for the $450-million project, but the design and construction teams worked together to develop the drawings as a singular unit. As parts of the building were designed, the construction team evaluated drawings to determine if there were more cost-effective options. The team co-located on site during the project, allowing for real time discussions between design and construction partners. The IPD strategy allowed the team to begin construction prior to submitting its final bid package for interior fit-out and final work.