James Bedrick, FAIA, LEED AP
Founding Principal

Jim Bedrick is a registered architect, holds degrees in Architecture and Electrical Engineering, has over 40 years’ experience in the AECO industry, and has worked on all three sides of the Owner / Architect / Contractor triad.  After practicing architecture for ten years, he moved into the design and management of information systems for architecture firms.  In 1998 he joined 3Com Corporation, directing information technology for their worldwide capital projects and facilities management division.  In 2001 he joined Webcor Builders, where he led the development and implementation of Virtual Building processes and technology and the company’s Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) capabilities, and developed strategic alliances between Webcor and several major architectural firms. In 2011 he extended his scope to the broader AECO community, capitalizing on his industry-wide experience to found AEC Process Engineering.  Since 2013 he has also served as Senior Industry Advisor for Strategic Building Innovation, where he provides expertise on collaboration techniques and AECO industry needs, processes, and contract issues. 

Throughout his career Jim has been recognized for significant impact on the design and construction industry.  He has maintained close ties with academia and is often invited to guest-lecture at major universities.  Since his days as a graduate student he has accumulated an excellent track record in making information technology work effectively and efficiently for the people who use it. 

BIMForum.  Since 2011 Jim has co-chaired the LOD Working Group, helping to create the initial BIMForum Level of Development Specification and leading its continuous improvement.  He currently serves on the board of directors, and as chair of the LOD Working Group, vice chair of the Working Group Advisory Board, and Publications Director.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration.  Throughout his career a strong advocate for the power of interdisciplinary collaboration to create innovative, cost-effective solutions to complex building problems, Jim has developed delivery models, contracts, technology, and work processes that nurture, support, and enhance this collaboration.  He has facilitated collaboration workshops for the US State Department and the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and was at the forefront of the development of IPD, co-authoring all of the AIA’s initial publications on the concept. 

AIA Contract Documents.  From 2007 through 2023 Jim was a contributing member of the AIA Contract Documents Committee where he co-authored the initial IPD contracts, helped create the concept of Level of Development (LOD) and to build an agreement (AIA E202) around it, chaired the development of the 2013 Digital Practice Documents, and helped write both the Design-Build documents and the A201 General Conditions for the Contract for Construction.