Water Collaborative Delivery Association

05/02/2025

Our numbers keep growing and our excitement is off the charts to welcome another new member: Inframark! Please help us welcome them and say thank you to member representatives Kyle Hady, Assoc. DBIA and Jennifer Anders for joining us in our work to make better projects, together!

Inframark, LLC is an industry-leading applied technology and solutions firm specializing in water and wastewater infrastructure operations and maintenance (O&M) across the US. Represented by Kyle Hady, vice president, and Jennifer Anders, chief growth officer, Inframark has already enthusiastically....

04/24/2025

Just what you've been waiting for...the April edition of The Collaborator is out! Find out all the scoop: WCDA is seeking input on our research survey to provide clarity and understanding of how collaborative delivery legislation is affecting owners' and practitioners' ability to use these delivery methods. WCDA Executive Director Barbara Martin provides her first quarterly letter. Orion Construction joins WCDA. Read our latest tariff blog by T.J. Moore of Black & Veatch, and learn about our upcoming education sessions as well as new RFPs/RFQs posted on our website. Don't miss out!
https://info.watercollaborativedelivery.org/the-collaborator-april-24-2025

04/22/2025

How can you avoid the worst-case scenario of getting to the end of a collaborative delivery procurement process and no one is willing to sign the contract? See what Brown and Caldwell's Gus Hrncir has to say on the subject in this week's WCDA blog.
https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/early-draft-contracts-expediting-negotiations-and-kick-starting-collaboration/

Collaborative delivery methods are revolutionizing project management, offering streamlined processes and fostering unparalleled collaboration to manage project risk. But how can owners manage procurement risk effectively?

04/16/2025

How can you save time and streamline your project delivery? Crossland Heavy Contractors, Inc.'s Jordan Wehmeier Jenisch provides us with one example in this week's WCDA blog: multiple GMPs. https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/using-multiple-gmps-to-save-time-and-streamline-project-delivery/

For large-scale infrastructure projects, determining the right guaranteed maximum price (GMP) ex*****on strategy can significantly impact project success.

04/08/2025

Patrick Midyett, DBIA, PMP of Burns & McDonnell tells us in this week's blog that "the difference between project success and failure often hinges on subcontractor relationships." Read on to find out six tips for making those relationships successful.
https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/subcontracting-101-six-tips-for-successful-project-collaboration/

Selecting the right subcontractor can boost efficiency, help cut costs and result in high-quality outcomes, paving the way for lucrative repeat business opportunities.

03/04/2025

Black & Veatch's T.J. Moore brings us another timely blog this week on how to deal with the uncertainty around tariffs. Find out how collaborative is already designed to help your team navigate any potential obstacles new tariffs might impose on your projects, together.
https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/clarity-through-the-fog-how-collaborative-delivery-can-assist-with-navigating-tariff-uncertainty/

As we slowly overcome the anxiety and fatigue of supply chain challenges within the water infrastructure space over the last five years, we can now tack on another layer of uncertainty as we wrestle with a new administration’s approach to rebalancing fair trade...

02/18/2025

Think you're not ready to try innovative technologies on your next water project? Collaborative delivery can provide an effective solution by bringing together diverse stakeholders, note Jamey Steffen and Joe Tardio of Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. in this week's WCDA blog. Read on to find out more.
https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/piloting-innovative-technology-through-collaborative-delivery-a-blueprint-for-success/

One of the biggest hurdles in implementing new technology is the slow pace at which municipalities adapt to change. Bureaucratic processes, budget constraints, perceptions of risk, and regulatory compliance often create delays...

02/17/2025

WCDA would like to welcome our first new member of 2025: Performance Services! We are very excited to have Karen Ellis and Ryan Quigley join our other member representatives and we look forward to their whole team's enthusiastic participation. A nationally recognized design-builder since 1998, Performance Services specializes in high-performance buildings and services. Thank you for joining in our mission to transform the water industry!
https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/performance-services-joins-wcda/

2025 is off to a great start with several new members, the first of which is Performance Services! We welcome Karen Ellis ,business development manager, and Ryan Quigley, national water/wastewater infrastructure specialist, as their representatives.

01/08/2025

Attention all Texas water and wastewater project owners: Join us for a transformative seminar series January 21-22 focused on harnessing the power of collaborative project delivery within the Texas water market. Hosted in partnership with the DBIA Southwest Region, this is your chance to learn from industry experts, gain practical insights, and connect with peers who are at the forefront of innovative water and wastewater project delivery. More info and registration: https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/wcda-event/collaborative-project-delivery-in-the-texas-water-market/2025-01-21/

Join us for a transformative seminar series focused on harnessing the power of collaborative project delivery within the Texas water market. This event, hosted in partnership with the Design-Build Institute […]

12/16/2024

Congratulations to all of the 2024 WCDA award winners! For a full list of winners, please visit: https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/2024-wcda-award-winners/

09/11/2024

Will Poczekaj of Garney Construction brings us this week's blog on optimizing project efficiency. Read on to find out how collaborative delivery yet again plays a vital role in making better projects, together.
https://watercollaborativedelivery.org/optimizing-project-efficiency-the-synergy-of-collaborative-delivery-and-sue/

As water/wastewater infrastructure becomes more complex and densely arranged, underground utility installation presents opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

08/22/2024

The August Collaborator is now available on our website and in your inbox. Check out all the happenings at WCDA: We welcome new member ACE; two new education sessions now open for registration; catch up on our blogs; and read about our new legal and contracts committee.
https://info.watercollaborativedelivery.org/the-collaborator-august-22-2024