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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 Partners with Reservoir Center for Water Solutions

We’ve got big news that we’re excited to share! We’ve recently been accepted as a partner of the Reservoir Center for Water Solutions! The Reservoir Center serves as a convening space for the water community, including organizations in Washington, DC, across the country, and around the globe.

Welcome Back Freese and Nichols

We are happy to announce that Freese and Nichols has rejoined WCDA. Their familiarity with what we do and their enthusiasm to continue supporting our mission are evident in the way they have jumped back in to work with their fellow WCDA members at our Q2 meetings recently. Represented by Trooper Smith, PE, DBIA, ENV SP, principal/vice president, and Chelsea Wisener, business development coordinator, the Freese and Nichols team has already become a great ambassador for collaborative delivery and WCDA.

Please Welcome Back Teichert

A former advisor member of WCDA, Teichert has returned to membership with gusto and we couldn’t be happier! Teichert has been a cornerstone of California’s infrastructure since 1887, shaping communities with a steadfast commitment to excellence, sustainability, and lasting impact. Represented by Nicole England, business development, and Kyle Deller, project executive, Teichert’s commitment to serve the people and places in their community is a perfect parallel to WCDA’s mission to serve the water sector by making better projects, together.

Say Hello to Trident Actuators

Please welcome another new member! Trident Actuators is the only unitized, submersible, explosion-proof electrohydraulic actuator manufactured. It is installed in critical infrastructure applications, such as gates and valves of different sizes, to protect critical infrastructure in the various water and wastewater processes.

Represented by Michael Sturgill, director of sales, and Christopher Massey, director of engineering, Trident Actuators is poised to add their voice to the fast-growing team of industry practitioners helping us to spread the incredible value of collaborative delivery.

Nicholson Construction Joins WCDA

Nicholson is a nationally renowned geotechnical contractor with extensive experience as both a subcontractor and prime contractor across various industries, including the water/wastewater industry. Represented by Brian Barkauskas, PE, vice president of business development, and Luca Barison, senior vice president of strategy & BD major projects, Nicholson joins WCDA at a time of tremendous growth where their industry experience and unique perspective will add tremendous value to the association.

Please Welcome Axius Water

Axius Water is the global leader in advanced nutrient removal for municipal and industrial wastewater, as well as potable and process water treatment. As ardent supporters of the need for more collaborative delivery in today’s water and wastewater infrastructure projects, member representatives Martin Hildebrand, Ellen Gaby, and Isaiah LaRue and the Axius Water team are ready to get to work with us!

From the Blog

Collaborative Contracting: How To Be An Ally

Collaborative Contracting: How To Be An Ally

How many times have you read about construction projects that are delayed, over budget, have quality issues, or involve complicated claims? Historically, these are common occurrences in the construction industry that primarily derive from a misalignment of incentives between project owners, engineers, and contractors. Traditional contract models, which often position owners and contractors on different sides, are typically the root of the problem, yet they are still in widespread use, creating the risk of continued project overruns and performance shortcomings.

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Team Structure – What Does This Really Mean?

Team Structure – What Does This Really Mean?

The major tenet of design-build is collaboration. Our clients require a solution to their project that is built by a group of highly qualified and experienced design and construction professionals. The collaboration required to meet that demand is not simply between the design-build team and the owner, but also between each of the professionals within the design-build team.

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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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