Source: https://berkleycp.com/, June 2, 2026
By: Courtney Preston

If you’re an insurance broker working with construction clients, you’ve probably heard the buzz around Integrated Project Delivery, or IPD. But what exactly is it, and why does it matter for insurance?

What is IPD?

IPD is a project delivery method that flips the script on traditional construction models like design-build or design-bid-build. Instead of working separately, the project owner, designer and contractor all sign a single, multi-party contract called an Integrated Form of Agreement (IFoA). They share the project risk and reward, and the stakeholders share goals, decision-making, and accountability, which fosters trust and teamwork not only in the field, but also in a claim setting. Read more.