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Fundamentals and Implementation of Collaborative Delivery – Jupiter, FL

January 20, 2027 @ 9:30 am - January 21, 2027 @ 4:30 pm CST
Free – $195.00

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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  • Start: January 20, 2027 @ 9:30 am CST
  • End: January 21, 2027 @ 4:30 pm CST
  • Cost: Free – $195.00
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