Robust LEAN construction delivery methods, tools, and services have existed for decades. For example, Integrated Project Delivery and Job Order Contracting can both consistently delivery quality projects on-time and on-budget 90% of the time… versus the current industry average of 20%.

So are architects to blame for the lack of adoption of these proven methods? I don’t think so. I personally believe owners pay the bills, thus the buck stops there. We need improved owner leadership and competency.

Regards, take a look at the below chart from a published paper (Abdirad, H., & Monson, C. (2016). Investigating Perceptions of The Architects’ Role in Integrated Practices. Paper presented at the 104th Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Annual Meeting, Seattle.).

If accurate, the attitude of at least the architects surveyed certainly presented issues worthy of further investigation.