CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2028

What happens when a billion-dollar private investment demands critical water infrastructure—and there’s no time for business as usual? As private developers drive aggressive schedules and complex utility needs, progressive design-build partnerships are emerging as a vital tool for aligning owner urgency with infrastructure delivery. This session explores how a collaborative team—including a global food processor, a regional water district, and a progressive design-build joint venture—delivered a greenfield wastewater treatment plant under intense time and budget constraints. The case highlights how early contractor involvement, flexible phasing, and trust-based teaming enabled the project to meet industrial-scale expectations while seamlessly integrating with long-term public utility goals.