2026 CWWA National Water and Wastewater Conference

The Water Collaborative Delivery Association (WCDA) is excited to participate in the 2026 CWWA National Water and Wastewater Conference. On Monday, November 2, WCDA will present two sessions exploring how collaborative delivery can help utilities and communities navigate today’s increasingly complex infrastructure challenges.

With the water sector facing growing demands from aging infrastructure, funding pressures, climate impacts, workforce constraints, supply chain uncertainty, and evolving technology, collaborative delivery is becoming one of the fastest-growing project delivery approaches in North America. Join Barbara Martin, WCDA Executive Director, Guy Voss, President of the WCDA Board of Directors and Vice President & Project Delivery Director at HDR, and an impressive lineup of utility, engineering, and construction leaders as they share lessons learned and real-world experiences from collaborative delivery projects. Participants will learn about delivery method selection, risk management, procurement strategies, organizational readiness, and leadership practices that help infrastructure owners achieve better project outcomes. Through case studies and panel discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into how collaborative delivery can support innovation, resilience, and long-term success for water and wastewater projects.

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Better Outcomes Together: Collaborative Delivery Essentials for Water Infrastructure Projects: Learn the fundamentals of collaborative delivery, including CMAR, Progressive Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery, and other emerging approaches. This session examines project delivery selection, risk management, procurement preparation, and real-world implementation examples from owners, engineers, and contractors.

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Better Outcomes Together: Organizational Transformation: Explore how utilities and collaborative delivery partners can prepare their organizations for success through leadership, governance, financing, legal, procurement, and organizational readiness strategies. Panelists will share case studies and lessons learned from implementing collaborative delivery on complex water infrastructure projects.

WHEN:

November 1-4, 2026

WHERE:

Halifax Convention Centre
1650 Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 0E6

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