Design-Build is now the fastest growing and most commonly used project delivery system. Nearly half of all design and construction projects in the United States are being delivered using some form of Design-Build. It is widely used for both private and public sector (federal, state and municipal) projects and across all project types, including vertical (building) construction, transportation and water/wastewater markets. Subject matter experts with direct experience in design-build in the Federal sector or public sector projects using Federal funds are invited to submit session proposals on topics including, but not limited to, best practices with a focus on lessons learned, managing risk and expectations in Federal projects, the evolution of collaboration/ teaming and making the essential mental shift for success and the all-important facets of developing a successful acquisition strategy. Proposals that demonstrate these topics via case studies are strongly encouraged. Other public (i.e., state and local) agencies that would benefit from Federal design-build lessons learned and/or that have lessons that could benefit the Federal sector are encouraged to submit abstracts and attend the Symposium. Other areas of interest: I. Managing Risk and Expectations in a Complex Market • Key trends and leading practices • Owner’s role in managing risk • The role of effective teaming in risk management • Obstacles and pitfalls to effectively managing risk • Effectively assessing and assigning risk • Improving efficiency and effectiveness with design-build • Risk management for mega projects • Assessing and mitigating cost volatility II. Owner Considerations in Developing an Acquisition Strategy • Determining the appropriate project delivery and procurement methods • Writing an effective RFQ/RFP • Communicating Design Excellence goals • Selecting/structuring a dynamic design-build team • Strategies to maximize the advantages of design-build • Incentive contracting • Effective use of stipends and award fees • Positioning an agency as an “Owner of Choice” III. Effective Teaming, Collaboration and Making the Mental Shift • Developing the leadership skills required for Design-Build Done Right® • The how and why of early engagement of the team (designer, specialty trades, etc.) • Meaningful and effective DEI and UBE utilization and engagement • Strategic and effective Owner Advisor engagement • Using Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), BIM and other technologies and methods to enhance outcomes • The important role of procurement and legal professionals IV. Unique Challenges in the Federal Sector • Navigating the FAR/DFAR and design-build • Complexities of high security projects • How Federal funding, including specific programs, specialized or repurposed funding, are driving design-build
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