Rankohi, S; Bourgault, M and Iordanova, I (2023) The latest operational, contractual and organizational trends in IPD literature: Review and future directions. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(9), pp. 4339-4357. ISSN 0969-9988
Abstract
Purpose: Integrated project delivery (IPD) has attracted considerable attention in recent years, however only a few review studies captured the dynamic and evolving nature of this topic. The purpose of this study is to review the most recent IPD publications, in order to shed light on future research. Design/methodology/approach: Using a systematic review methodology, the study aims to synthesize the current IPD literature, and frame the latest research and development in this domain. A systematic review is conducted to identify the current state-of-the-art of IPD research and the latest research themes and trends in this domain. A bibliometric analysis is performed to explain characteristics of screened articles, and through a thematic analysis the latest themes and trends are recognized. Findings: In this study, based on IPD characteristics (contractual-regulative, operational-cognitive and organizational-structural), research themes (legal, commercial, technological, procedural, cultural and structural), sub-themes and their associated trends are identified. The latest emerging trends are mostly related to the contractual characteristics of IPD, and are focused on the combination of IPD with new business models and developing contractual guidelines for promoting IPD applications in off-site and on-site construction projects. Originality/value: This research contributes to the body of knowledge by synthesizing the state of the art of IPD in construction literature and exposing the latest research trends in this area. A theoretical framework of integration in an IPD context is developed, based on the literature. Finally, future areas of studies are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | construction; integrated project delivery; IPD; systematic review |
| Index terms: | systematic literature review, state of the art, bibliometric analysis, construction project, publication, business model, thematic analysis, integrated project delivery, body of knowledge, research and development, methodology, integration |
| Subjects: | research management, production management, research dissemination and communication, research evaluation and metrics, organizational analysis, business, research methods, contractual arrangements, methods and analysis, knowledge management |
| Topics: | Organizational Design, Research Practice, Project Management, Business Strategy, Procurement, Information Management |
| Descriptive scope: | 5 PCTEA |
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