CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

As engineers on the Owners' side, we are trained to be risk averse and we long for certainty; so, a design-build project can be quite a challenge for us! But I would argue that beyond training there is a lot that Owners can do to help make a design-build project a success. On our side, we can identify a champion that is passionate, curious, comfortable living in the gray, and a natural team builder. We can anticipate project demands and rearrange our staff in advance. We can align support for this new design-build approach up and down the organization - from operations, to procurement, contracts, Executive Management, and the Owner's governing body. This presentation will provide real world examples of these points and more, drawing from Prince William Water's successful $200M design-build project that is in mid-construction. Yes, understanding the technical aspects of design-build are essential. But for the Owner, the first step is an honest assessment of your organization - your staff, your champion, your risk tolerance, and your organizational alignment. This presentation will also be co-presented with our design-build contracting partner who will provide examples of how Prince William Water's approach has been successful on the ground.