Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery – Central Alabama
Join the WCDA and its sponsors for a full-day session on the fundamentals 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, with a focus on construction management at-risk and progressive design-build. This course features a broad overview of collaborative delivery terminology and best practices for identifying, procuring, and delivering projects. No previous experience necessary.
Attendance at this course is open to public agency employees and practitioners.
When:
May 13, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Doors open at 8:30 am
Where:
Birmingham Water Works
Historic Cahaba Museum and Conference Center
4012 Sicard Hollow Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Cost:
Public Owners: Free
Practitioners: $150
Seating is limited. Advance registration required.
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:
Time | Topic |
8:30 am | Doors Open |
9:00 am – 9:30 am | Who We Are Introduction to the WCDA, Facilitators, and Course Attendees |
9:30 am – 10:15 am | Fundamentals Chapter 1 Is Collaborative Delivery Right for Your Project? |
10:15 am – 10:30 am | Short Break |
10:30 am – 11:30 am | Fundamentals Chapter 2 Making Sense of Collaborative Delivery Options |
11:30 am – 12:15 pm | Networking Lunch |
12:15 pm – 1:15 pm | Fundamentals Chapters 3 Understanding and Allocating Risks |
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Fundamentals Chapter 4 Understanding Collaborative Delivery Contracts |
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm | Short Break |
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm | Fundamentals Chapters 6/7 Preparing and Supporting a Project for Collaborative Delivery Success |
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Are You Ready for Collaborative Delivery? WCDA Research: Lessons in Organizational Readiness Wrap-Up and Thank You to our Sponsors |
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Questions?
Contact us at Education@WaterCollaborativeDelivery.org
PRESENTED BY:
SPONSORED BY:
Black & Veatch Employee Sponsors
Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery - Central Alabama
5/13/2026
9:00am- 4:00pm
Birmingham Water Works
Historic Cahaba Museum and Conference Center
4012 Sicard Hollow Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Structural Technologies Employee Sponsors
Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery - Central Alabama
5/13/2026
9:00am- 4:00pm
Birmingham Water Works
Historic Cahaba Museum and Conference Center
4012 Sicard Hollow Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
Core & Main Employee Sponsors
Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery - Central Alabama
5/13/2026
9:00am- 4:00pm
Birmingham Water Works
Historic Cahaba Museum and Conference Center
4012 Sicard Hollow Road
Birmingham, Alabama 35243
