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Getting a Head Start: How Preconstruction Strengthens CMAR Success
As water and wastewater projects grow in complexity, so does the need for streamlined delivery methods. Agencies are steadily moving away from siloed design-bid-build (DBB) models and toward collaborative solutions that engage stakeholders early and often.

From Crystal Ball to Construction Price: The Haggard Life of a Project Budget
Let’s talk about project budgets—the mysterious, battered creatures that journey from a high-level Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) line item to a guaranteed price on a progressive design-build (PDB) contract.

Changing an Industry Perception: Collaborative Delivery Is Not as Competitive as Traditional Hard bid
“We can’t do collaborative delivery because there’s no competition. How do we know if the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) is competitive? How do we know we are paying the market rate without a hard-bid comparison?”

Collaborate to Determine the Best Delivery Method for Your Project
Perhaps you’ve identified priority improvements or are being directed to address issues with your water/wastewater infrastructure, but you’re uncertain about the best approach to project delivery. The good news is there’s no need to tackle this challenge alone.

The Value of Collaborative Delivery for Water and Wastewater Projects in Small Communities
Across the nation, small communities face growing water and wastewater infrastructure needs as life expectancy of the infrastructure is exceeded, resources and/or experience are limited, and capital funding is not available.

Early Draft Contracts: Expediting Negotiations and Kick-Starting Collaboration
Collaborative delivery methods are revolutionizing project management, offering streamlined processes and fostering unparalleled collaboration to manage project risk. But how can owners manage procurement risk effectively?

Using Multiple GMPs to Save Time and Streamline Project Delivery
For large-scale infrastructure projects, determining the right guaranteed maximum price (GMP) execution strategy can significantly impact project success.

Subcontracting 101: Six Tips for Successful Project Collaboration
Selecting the right subcontractor can boost efficiency, help cut costs and result in high-quality outcomes, paving the way for lucrative repeat business opportunities.

Clarity Through the Fog: How Collaborative Delivery Can Assist with Navigating Tariff Uncertainty
As we slowly overcome the anxiety and fatigue of supply chain challenges within the water infrastructure space over the last five years, we can now tack on another layer of uncertainty as we wrestle with a new administration’s approach to rebalancing fair trade…

Piloting Innovative Technology Through Collaborative Delivery: A Blueprint for Success
One of the biggest hurdles in implementing new technology is the slow pace at which municipalities adapt to change. Bureaucratic processes, budget constraints, perceptions of risk, and regulatory compliance often create delays…