Constructionintegration
Construction integration is an approach to coordinating design, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation across the project lifecycle to deliver a cohesive outcome. It emphasizes collaboration, shared information, and integrated workflows among all participants, including owners, designers, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and operators. The aim is to optimize performance, reduce waste, shorten schedules, and lower lifecycle costs by treating the project as a single system rather than a sequence of isolated tasks.
Core practices include early involvement of key stakeholders, multi-party contracts such as Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
Technologies and standards central to construction integration include BIM as a central platform, ISO 19650 for
Applications span infrastructure, commercial, residential, and industrial projects, with outcomes typically including improved cost predictability, schedule