Making Integrated Project Delivery Work: Real-World Success Stories

Dec 4

13:00 NZDT / 11:00 AEDT

Digitally enabled Integrated Project Delivery (IPD 2.0) brings designers, contractors, and owners together early to reduce rework, resolve issues faster, and keep projects on track.

This session brings together project leaders from New Zealand and Australia to explore what must change to make IPD 2.0 the industry standard. Drawing on lessons from Lincoln University’s award-winning Waimarie Science Hub—where IPD 2.0 cut coordination conflicts by 80% and was delivered ahead of schedule and on budget—the panel will examine why the shift is needed now, what early adopters have learned, and what contractual, cultural, and leadership changes are required to support wider adoption across ANZ.

All attendees will receive our exclusive Procurement Checklist for IPD projects—a practical guide to support collaborative project setup.

Language: English

Learning Outcomes

By attending this session, you will:

See how early collaboration and shared responsibility on the Waimarie Science Hub reduced coordination conflicts by 80%.
Understand the contractual, cultural, and leadership adjustments needed to make IPD 2.0 work on real projects.
Learn practical steps for moving IPD from theory to everyday practice in ANZ construction.
Hear how teams use digital tools to keep everyone aligned, resolve issues quickly, and avoid rework.

Partners

Speakers

Brad Sara

Principal

Brad Sara is a digital and procurement strategy specialist with over 20 years of experience delivering major projects across New Zealand, Australia, the UAE, Asia, and the USA. As Principal at Warren and Mahoney, he plays a key role in shaping collaborative delivery models, with innovations in IPD, ECI, ECE, and Design & Build. With a background in architecture and digital leadership, Brad champions early engagement and data-informed procurement to improve certainty, coordination, and client outcomes.

Sean Donohoe

Director

Sean Donohoe, director at Verve Projects, is a civil engineer and project manager with extensive experience delivering infrastructure and vertical construction projects across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. He has led multi-disciplinary teams through feasibility, design, and build phases on developments ranging from apartments and business parks, through to retail and hospitality. Sean brings a systems-thinking approach to project delivery, with a strong focus on technical execution and team integration.

Pamela Bell

Professor (Advanced Construction)

Pamela Bell is a New Zealand-based innovation consultant and Professor of Advanced Construction at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington. With a background in architecture, entrepreneurship, and governance, she works across industry and government to drive innovation in the built environment. Pamela focuses on advancing design-led, collaborative approaches to construction, helping teams bridge research, technology, and practice to deliver better project outcomes.

Jason Howden

Chief Innovation Officer

Jason Howden is a globally recognised expert in technology for the built environment, with 30 years of experience integrating emerging technologies into the built environment. He has consulted on major healthcare, aviation, and justice sector projects across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, with values exceeding $2 billion. As Chief Innovation Officer at Revizto, Jason leads global initiatives to enhance project delivery through automation, digital workflows, and cross-discipline collaboration.

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