1st Edition

Fundamentals of Construction Project Delivery Systems

By Yong-Woo Kim Copyright 2026
214 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

214 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

214 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Fundamentals of Construction Project Delivery Systems advocates for a transformative approach that places emphasis on integrated methodologies such as design-build and integrated project delivery. In addition, this book embraces new approaches in the industry: framework and program-based procurement. Unlike conventional perspectives that view project delivery as a mere administrative process... Read more

Part 1. Introduction.  1. Introduction to the Project Delivery System.  Part 2. Selection Method and Contract.  2. Selection Method in the Project Delivery Systems.  3. Compensation Structure.  Part 3. Project Delivery Method.  4. Design-Bid-Build (DBB).  5. Construction Management at Risk (CMAR).  6. Design Build (DB).  7. Integrated Project Delivery (IPD).  Part 4. Moving Forward.  8. New Trends in the Project Delivery System.  9. Shift of Paradigm and Future.  

Biography

Yong-Woo Kim is a full Professor and P. D. Koon Endowed Professorship holder at the University of Washington, and a Visiting Professor at Ewha Womens University. Dr. Kim’s main research interests include project-based production management, lean construction, supply chain management, and integrated project delivery systems. Over the last 25 years, he has offered teaching and training on the project delivery system, project management, and lean construction – not only in the classroom but also to industry professionals.