An overview of Progressive Design-Build (PDB), the newly authorized two-phase model transforming project delivery in California. Presenters will explain how PDB flips the script by selecting a design-builder based mainly on qualifications and working collaboratively with the owner to finalize the design and price in Phase 1, rather than a fixed bid upfront. With proper expectations, PDB can be a powerful tool – combining the single-point responsibility and fast-tracking of design-build with a transparent, team-oriented approach akin to integrated project delivery. The session will also update attendees on recent state legislation expanding PDB authority and highlight early successes now that more agencies can use this collaborative model to tackle complex water and transportation projects.
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Public-Private Partnerships in Depth
A deep dive into structuring successful P3 deals from start to finish. Experts will break down how long-term P3 agreements are structured (comparing concession vs. availability-payment models over 30+ year...
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Delivery Models 101: The Project Delivery Toolbox
A comparative primer on California’s project delivery methods beyond design-bid-build. This session demystifies Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Public-Private Partnerships (P3), examining when to use each approach. Panelists...
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CMAR in California: Early Contractor Involvement for Complex Projects
A focused look at Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) and CM/GC delivery, highlighting California’s recent experiences. This session shows how CMAR brings a contractor on board during design to control costs and...
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Social Infrastructure: Delivering Civic Buildings through Partnerships
An exploration of how cities and counties are using joint-development models to renew public facilities. This session features the flagship example of the Long Beach Civic Center project – a...
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Blending Public and Private Capital: Innovative Financing Tools
Tackling the question “how do we pay for it?” head-on, this session demystifies the funding stack behind modern infrastructure deals. Finance experts will explain how projects can combine diverse funding...
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Case Study: LAX Automated People Mover P3
Go behind the scenes of Los Angeles World Airports’ landmark P3 project delivering an automated people mover (APM) train at LAX. In 2018 LAWA awarded a $4.9 billion design-build-finance-operate-maintain contract to...
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Mid-Sized Cities, Big Delivery Ideas
Alternative delivery isn’t just for LA, San Diego, or San Francisco. In this session, speakers involved in California’s mid-sized and rural communities share how they’ve successfully structured projects using CMAR,...
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Progressive Design-Build: Collaboration from Concept to Construction
An overview of Progressive Design-Build (PDB), the newly authorized two-phase model transforming project delivery in California. Presenters will explain how PDB flips the script by selecting a design-builder based mainly...
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Bundling for Scale: How Agencies Are Combining Projects for Efficiency
When funding is limited and procurement capacity is stretched, bundling multiple infrastructure assets into a single contract can drive cost savings and attract better bidders. Panelists will share how jurisdictions...
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From Procurement to Closeout: Managing the Full Delivery Lifecycle
The hard work doesn’t end at contract award. This session tracks the full lifecycle of a design-build or P3 project from procurement through delivery, commissioning, and handover. Learn what internal...
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Case Study: LA Metro’s Purple Line Extension
A deep look at delivering a mega-project transit extension in the heart of Los Angeles. The Purple Line Extension (now under construction) is a multibillion-dollar subway project extending heavy rail...
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Powering Up: Public-Private Solutions for Energy Projects
A session spotlighting how alternative delivery and financing models are advancing energy infrastructure and sustainability goals. The panel will discuss how local governments can procure solar farms or community microgrids...
