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 Research and Analysis Team at Independent Project Analysis (IPA) conducts in-depth empirical research on capital projects and project systems. Comprising experienced analysts specialized in various sectors such as petroleum, carbon management, and sustainability, the team leverages IPA’s proprietary database of over 20,000 global projects to deliver quantitative risk analyses and strategies for improving project value. They collaborate closely with client leadership to inform decision-making on risk management, ownership structures, procurement, and project delivery.

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