Founded in 1987, Independent Project Analysis (IPA) is a benchmarking, research, and consulting organization devoted to the empirical research of capital projects and project systems.

Our clients depend on our groundbreaking research and quantitative risk analyses to enhance the value generated from their capital project systems while meeting their obligations for sustainable and safe performance.

We maximize business value by helping clients develop strategies for risk management, owner team structure & staffing, contracting & procurement, project delivery, and more.

Our proprietary databases of 20,000+ projects of all sizes executed across the world drive our research and analysis. We use this knowledge as we work with leadership at our client companies to inform decision-making.

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Edward Merrow

Manasvi Mehta

Pam Wertz

Elizabeth Sanborn

David Dulansey

Brad Lough

The Project Management and Consulting team at Independent Project Analysis (IPA) provides comprehensive advisory services to optimize client capital project systems. Leveraging IPA’s extensive proprietary databases and research, the team consults on risk management, organizational structure, procurement strategies, and project delivery to ensure sustainable, safe, and value-maximized project outcomes. They work closely with client leadership to inform strategic decision-making and enhance project performance.

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