Fundamentals and Implementation of Collaborative Delivery – Dallas, TX

Name: Fundamentals and Implementation of Collaborative Delivery – Dallas, TX
Start: 2026-10-06T09:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-07T16:30:00-05:00
Location: J.Erik Jonsson Central Library

October 6 @ 9:30 am - October 7 @ 4:30 pm CDT

Free – $250.00

Join WCDA and its sponsors for a two-day education event on the fundamentals and implementation of collaborative delivery projects, based on the Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook, 6th edition.

Who Should Attend?

Public utility leaders, engineers, project managers, procurement professionals, and O&M staff who have an interest in learning the fundamentals and implementation of collaborative delivery projects. This course features a broad overview of collaborative delivery terminology and best practices for identifying, procuring, and delivering projects, followed by a deep dive into the implementation of two-phase delivery methods such as CMAR and progressive design-build. No previous experience necessary.

Attendance at this course is open to all public agency employees, with limited additional space for practitioners.

When:

Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6 and 7, 2026, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Doors open at 9:00 am

Where:

Hosted by Dallas Water Utilities at:
J.Erik Jonsson Central Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, TX 75201

Free parking on-site.

Cost:

Public Owners: FREE
Practitioners: $250 (includes both days)

Includes:

Lunch and refreshments
Copy of WCDA’s Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook, 6th edition
Electronic access to WCDA’s PDB and CMAR contract templates

Agenda:

	DAY 1 AGENDA: FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY
	Course starts daily at 9:30 am sharp. (Library doors open at 9:00 am)
	Topic
	Who We Are Introduction to the WCDA, Facilitators, and Course Attendees
	Fundamentals Chapter 1 Is Collaborative Delivery Right for Your Project?
	Fundamentals Chapter 2 Making Sense of Collaborative Delivery Options
	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Networking Lunch
	Fundamentals Chapter 3 Understanding and Allocating Risks
	Fundamentals Chapter 4 Understanding Collaborative Delivery Contracts
	Fundamentals Chapter 5 Understanding the Importance of Early O&M Engagement
	Fundamentals Chapters 6 and 7 Preparing a Project for Collaborative Delivery Success
	Are You Ready for Collaborative Delivery? WCDA Research: Lessons In Organizational Readiness Wrap Up the Day and THANK YOU to Our Sponsors
	Course ends daily at approximately 4:30 pm (library closes at 5:00 pm)
	DAY 2 AGENDA
	Course starts daily at 9:30 am sharp. (Library doors open at 9:00 am)
	Topic
	Who We Are – (Re)introductions Implementation Timeline and Curriculum Overview
	Implementation Chapter 8 Establishing Tone and Scope for a Successful Project
	Implementation Chapter 9 Establishing an Open-Book Cost Model (Estimate Format)
	12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Networking Lunch
	Implementation Chapter 9 Evaluating Early Work Package Proposals
	Implementation Chapter 9 Assessing Cost and Contingency – Estimating 101 for Owners
	Implementation Chapter 12 Defining and Implementing Performance Commitments
	Implementation Chapter 10 Agreeing on the Guaranteed Contract Price Proposal
	Course Wrap-Up, Discussion, and Feedback THANK YOU to Our Sponsors
	Course ends daily at approximately 4:30 pm (library closes at 5:00 pm)

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Details

Start: October 6 @ 9:30 am CDT
End: October 7 @ 4:30 pm CDT
Cost: Free – $250.00
Event Category: Education Sessions

Organizer

Water Collaborative Delivery Association