Fundamentals and Implementation of Collaborative Delivery – Jupiter, FL
Join WCDA and its sponsors for a two-day session 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:
Wednesday and Thursday, January 20 and 21, 2027, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Doors open at 9:00 am
Where:
Jupiter Community Center
200 Military Trail
Jupiter, FL 33458
Cost:
Public Owners: FREE
Practitioners: $195.00/person (includes both days)
Includes:
Lunch and refreshments
Copy of WCDA’s Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook, 6th edition, and electronic access to WCDA’s CMAR and PDB contract templates
Agenda:
DAY 1 AGENDA: FUNDAMENTALS OF COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY | |
Course starts daily at 9:30 am sharp. (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 | |
DAY 2 AGENDA | |
Course starts daily at 9:30 am sharp. (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 |
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Questions?
Contact us at Education@WaterCollaborativeDelivery.org
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