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Formerly the Water Design-Build Council, WCDA is on a mission to transform the water industry through successful collaborative delivery methods.
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COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY IS THE FASTEST-GROWING FORM OF PROJECT DELIVerY IN THE WATER INDUSTRY.

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WCDA News

Hazen and Sawyer Joins WCDA

The Water Collaborative Delivery Association welcomed its newest member in August. Hazen and Sawyer develops practical solutions to water quantity and quality challenges around the globe and will be a true asset to the WCDA’s mission.

Wharton-Smith Joins WCDA

Represented by Todd O’Donnell, director of business development, and Erik Anderson, project executive, Wharton-Smith is headquartered in Sanford, FL, and is one of the leading construction firms in the Southeast.

New CMAR Contract Template Now Available!

Long awaited by the water sector, this contract template provides ready-to-use documents that will prove to be an invaluable tool in the CMAR toolbox. Developed by WCDA with the support and review of our members and a dedicated pro bono task force of subject matter...
Progressive Design-Build Procurement Guide

New Progressive Design-Build Procurement Guide Now Available!

Produced by the WCDA Best Practices Committee, this is an essential tool for owners looking to conduct PDB delivery projects effectively and in accordance with best practices.

Sixth Edition of Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook Now Available!

March 15, 2023 – JUST RELEASED! Featuring updated and new material and graphics, the new Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook is the quintessential guide for owners and practitioners looking to bolster awareness, understanding, and confidence in the collaborative delivery process.

From the Blog

Traditional Hard Bid Vs. Progressive Design-Build Delivery

Traditional Hard Bid Vs. Progressive Design-Build Delivery

A Tale of Two Projects: Two nearly identical projects with two different delivery methods demonstrate the benefits of using a collaborative delivery method The Crossland Heavy Contractors team had the rare opportunity to compare the effects of two different delivery...

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Partnering: It’s No Kumbaya

Partnering: It’s No Kumbaya

In the weeks leading up to a partnering session, you are almost guaranteed to hear the usual quips: “It’s a joke. At least we get lunch. Can’t wait for the big group hug and then back to business as usual. We sing ‘Kumbaya,’ eat lunch, and nothing changes.”

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Project Spotlight

RiverRenew Tunnel System (VA)

RiverRenew Tunnel System (VA)

The RiverRenew Program, the largest infrastructure initiative in the history of Alexandria, VA, encompasses the RiverRenew Tunnel System project, a storage and conveyance tunnel system, as well as three other wastewater projects that paved the way for the tunnel system project.

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