Collaborative Delivery

Community Investment that Goes Beyond Water Quality

Community Investment that Goes Beyond Water Quality

A vibrant, diverse business community contributes to a region’s innovation and economic performance. Infrastructure projects offer opportunities for diverse businesses to endure long after the completion of a project. Actively seeking out and partnering with qualified small, minority- and women-owned businesses helps fuel sustainable economic growth, resulting in successful project delivery and stronger, more prosperous communities.

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Top 3 Qualities to Expect from a Quality Design-Build Contractor

Top 3 Qualities to Expect from a Quality Design-Build Contractor

As water/wastewater projects continue to increase in complexity, collaborative delivery methods for project execution are becoming increasingly favored among clients. As this shift gains momentum, clients need to be able to trust that their design-build contractor will help them realize the benefits of the collaborative delivery approach throughout the life of the project. The list below outlines several key qualities a water/wastewater client should expect from their design-build contractor.

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How Do You Decide the Best Project Delivery Approach?

How Do You Decide the Best Project Delivery Approach?

Most major construction projects in the water and wastewater industry have conventionally been delivered through a design-bid-build (DBB) method of delivery. However, collaborative project delivery (CPD) methods are being considered more frequently in the public sector because they can provide a variety of benefits over traditional delivery methods such as time and/or cost savings. It is important to recognize that these benefits sometimes come with trade-offs, such as reduced control or change in risk, so the pros and cons of each CPD method need to be weighed.

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Best Practices for Owners Making Collaborative Delivery and Procurement Decisions

Best Practices for Owners Making Collaborative Delivery and Procurement Decisions

Last month in working with a client to prepare for a collaborative delivery project, they asked some interesting questions about how they can achieve a successful project with more certainty and predictability. This was not the first time this topic has been raised. Others have also expressed a desire for guidance. The good news is that across the board we are definitely seeing a significant increase in successful client/contractor experiences that result from working in a collaborative and transparent environment. The guidance provided below is part of the discussion that occurred on actions needed to achieve a successful project.

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Communication: The Foundation of Collaborative Delivery Success

Communication: The Foundation of Collaborative Delivery Success

Collaborative delivery methods—such as design-build, progressive design-build, and construction management at-risk—are transforming how water and wastewater projects are delivered. While each model differs in structure, they all rely on one fundamental principle: clear, consistent, and inclusive communication among all project participants.

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Reengineering Flow: How Collaborative Delivery Is Revolutionizing Valve and Automation Integration in Water Infrastructure

Reengineering Flow: How Collaborative Delivery Is Revolutionizing Valve and Automation Integration in Water Infrastructure

In a sector where timing, precision, and resilience are paramount, the water and wastewater industry is undergoing a quiet transformation. At the heart of this shift lies a reimagined project delivery model—collaborative delivery—that is driving efficiency and innovation in the integration of valves and automation systems

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