Q2 2026 Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery for WCDA Members and Owners – Kansas City, MO
Join WCDA 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?
Leaders, engineering, and O&M staff of public W/WW facilities and WCDA members who have an interest in learning the fundamentals of collaborative delivery, with a focus on CMAR and progressive design-build. Enrollment for this session is limited to public owners and WCDA members. No previous experience necessary. WCDA members: Attendance is limited to ONE person per company and then we will move to a wait list.
When:
May 5, 2026, 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Doors open at 8:30 am
Where:
Burns & McDonnell
901 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114
Cost:
FREE
Seating is limited. Advance registration required.
WCDA members are limited to ONE person per company; if space sells out, a wait list will be created.
Includes:
- Breakfast, 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 – 11:00 am | Fundamentals Chapter 2 Making Sense of Collaborative Delivery Options |
11:00 am – 11:15 am | Short Break |
11:15 am – 12:00 pm | Fundamentals Chapters 3 Understanding Risk Allocation |
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm | Lunch Break |
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Fundamentals Chapter 4 Understanding Collaborative Delivery Contracts Two-Phase Implementation (featuring unique contractual aspects of CMAR and progressive design-build) |
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Fundamentals Chapter 5 Emphasizing the Importance of O&M Engagement |
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm | Short Break |
2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | Fundamentals Chapters 6 and 7 Preparing and Supporting a Project for Procurement and Implementing a Best-Value Procurement Process |
3:00 pm – 3:45 pm | WCDA Readiness for Success Research Mitigating Commonly Identified Organizational Readiness Gaps |
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm | Wrap-Up Implementation Curriculum Overview Q&A and Discussion Thank You to Our Sponsors |
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Questions?
Contact us at Education@WaterCollaborativeDelivery.org
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Public Owners
Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery for WCDA Members & Owners
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Burns & McDonnell
901 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114
WCDA Members - Limit 1 per company
Fundamentals of Collaborative Delivery for WCDA Members & Owners
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Burns & McDonnell
901 Carondelet Drive
Kansas City, MO 64114
