Merrow

Edward W. (Ed) Merrow is a charter member of the National Academy of Construction. He is founder and president of Independent Project Analysis, Inc. (IPA), and is recognized around the world as a subject matter expert in the execution of large and complex megaprojects and capital projects in general. Ed’s broad knowledge of capital projects is sought out by Fortune 500 company executives and professionals worldwide.

Ed has spent over 35 years studying megaprojects at IPA and the Rand Corporation, analyzing the drivers of success and failure in capital projects, including very large, complex projects.

He is a prolific author and has been honored many times. Among his awards, he is the recipient of the Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE) Award of Merit, the Construction Industry Institute (CII) Carroll H. Dunn Award of Excellence, and the AIChE Engineering and Construction Contracting (ECC) Division Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Industry.

Ed and Loretta live in Great Falls, VA.