When an infrastructure project takes the first steps from vague idea towards becoming a reality, public owners must make countless decisions on how to advance the project. One decision of particular ...

This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. One of the most frequent questions clients ask is: “How do I keep my project on budget—not just at the start, ...

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Alternative project delivery methodologies can lead to better outcomes than the traditional design-bid-build process, with projects being completed102% faster along with the ability to reduce costly ...

The transition to alternative delivery methods has created a new set of challenges for project owners, contractors and designers. Moving from the traditional design-bid-build model to a more ...

Owner Team: Hospital administration, capital project manager, and facility manager. Project Delivery Team: Owner representative (consultant); IPD project manager; HVAC, plumbing, electrical, IAQ, and ...

Project Delivery Method: Construction management @ risk (CM) with guaranteed maximum price (GMP). Owner Team: College president, building program committee, owner representative (consultant), project ...

Enacted last month, the Act takes effect August 15, 2022. It creates a new public authority, the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust. Its purpose is to facilitate the design, development, ...

Officials approved a new station. You hired your architect. However, what will the project delivery method be? How will the construction be bid? When will the contractor come onboard? Who will hold ...

On Demand The lack of collaboration between the designer and contractor has driven the industry from the traditional design-bid-build approach to alternative delivery methods. These new methods have ...