Integrated project delivery and building information modeling: A new breed of contract

From the early part of this decade, the construction industry has been flooded with discussion about collaborative approaches to the design and construction of projects. It is clear that building information modeling (BIM) will change aspects of construction. This paper introduces basic contract terms involved in the use of BIM, the form contract documents, and the broad issues that should be of concern. This paper also presents a new and related delivery method called integrated project delivery.