WCDA Q1 Association Meeting
All WCDA member firm representatives and committee members are invited to the Q1 association meeting. Please RSVP using the link below. If there are changes to your attendance status, please notify Teresa Porath ASAP, but no later than *seven days prior to the event. Agendas will be sent via email. This quarter’s events are being sponsored by the following members:
Q1 Education Session: Wharton-Smith and Plummer
Q1 Happy Hour: TBD
Q1 Association Meeting: TBD
Q1 Reception: PCL Construction
Q1 BOD Meeting: Wharton-Smith
By registering for these events, you agree to abide by the WCDA Code of Conduct linked here.
*Please note that anyone who registers for our quarterly meeting events and does not notify us at least seven (7) days prior to the event(s) that they will not be attending or does not find a substitute to come in their place, will be assessed a no-show fee of $250.
A block of rooms has been reserved at:
Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5303 West Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33609
If you prefer to call and make a reservation, please call: 813-289-1950 and mention “WATER” to get the group rate.
Reservations must be made by January 20, 2026. Rooms will be available until COB on this date or until they sell out, whichever comes first.
Airports/Shuttle:
Tampa International Airport: Complimentary shuttle available 7 am – 11 pm
Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport: Not available
Orlando International Airport: Not available
Parking: On-site parking is available for $18 a day.
Schedule of Events:
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – Education Session: Implementation of Collaborative Delivery
Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5303 West Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33609
Time | Topic |
8:30 am - 8:45 am | Implementation Timeline and Curriculum Overview Review of Implementation Timeline |
8:45 am - 9:30 am | Implementation Chapter 8 Establishing Tone and Scope for a Successful Project |
9:30 am - 10:15 am | Implementation Chapter 9 Establishing an Open-Book Cost Model (Estimate Format) |
10:15 am - 10:30 am | Short Break |
10:30 am - 11:15 am | Implementation Chapter 9 Evaluating Early Work Package Proposals |
11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Lunch |
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Implementation Chapter 9 Assessing and Verifying Cost and Contingency |
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Implementation Chapter 10 Agreeing on the Guaranteed Contract Price Proposal |
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm | Short Break |
2:15 pm - 3:15 pm | Implementation Chapter 12 Defining and Implementing Performance Criteria and Contract Terms |
3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Implementation Chapter 13 Substantial Completion and Post Completion |
3:45 pm - 4:00 pm | Wrap-Up, Discussion, and Feedback |
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm – WCDA Quarterly Happy Hour
LOCATION TBD
Please enjoy drinks and appetizers courtesy of: TBD
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Q1 Association Meeting (check-in / breakfast at 7:30 am)
Hotel Alba Tampa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5303 West Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, Florida 33609
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – WCDA Quarterly Reception sponsored by PCL Construction
Casa Santo Stefano
1607 N. 22nd. St.
Tampa, FL 33605
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – BOD meeting – Board of Directors and Staff Only (breakfast at 7:30 am)
Wharton-Smith
912 W La Salle St.
Tampa, FL 33607
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON