Structuring the implementation model generally results in a set of Implementation Subsystems that can be developed relatively independently. A well-organized model will prevent configuration management problems and will allow the product to built-up from successively larger integration builds.

While the software architect has primary responsibility for the structure of the implementation model, the software architect's experience needs to include that of an integrator at the system level. They need experience in software build management, configuration management, and experience in the programming language in which the components to be integrated are written. Because the automation of integration will be handled by the integrator, the software architect need not be an expert in scripting or integration automation, but some familiarity with the topic will often help the build process go more smoothly.