Program

Across the country, progressive design-build (PDB) is gaining traction as a more collaborative, effective project delivery method while leveraging integrated delivery opportunities. As its popularity increases, not only is it spreading through more sectors including transportation and aviation, but it’s also manifesting in slightly different iterations depending on local legislation, practices, and the Owner’s implementation. These iterations can certainly lead to positive evolutions in the delivery model, but they can also lead to undesired consequences. Despite the newness of PDB, there is a substantial body of work in the delivery model from which a set of DBIA Best Practices is discernable and being further documented.

The first part of this presentation will examine DBIA PDB Best Practices and their application to a major transit system expansion and common challenges in implementation.

The second part of this presentation will share how Sound Transit is working to become an owner of choice and implementing DBIA Best Practices starting with the procurement of a project for a new Operations and Maintenance Facility.

Since gaining authorization to use design-build delivery in 2019, DDC has built a pilot program of extraordinary public buildings valued at over $700M, including state-of-the-art new recreation centers and operations facilities for the Parks department and a new community greenhouse. The program has upended expectations of what’s possible: completing projects years faster, on budget, with record M/WBE participation and in partnership with some of the country’s top architects and builders.

What’s next? DDC is bringing the same level of innovation to its transportation and stormwater programs, leveraging lessons learned to deliver new green infrastructure and raised crosswalks citywide, and preparing for a new over-water esplanade that will help “complete the loop” of pedestrian and cycle infrastructure around Manhattan. This session will share how DDC is embedding ambitious goals for quality and sustainability into its process while fostering the innovation and collaboration needed to upgrade NYC’s infrastructure for the next century.

What does the future look like? Alex Salkever has been thinking and writing about this for two decades, covering AI and ChatGPT, green energy, genetic engineering, cloud computing, self-driving cars, and more. A former BusinessWeek editor, he is the author of four award-winning books examining the impact of technology on society and our well-being, including “The Driver in the Driverless Car: How Our Technology Choices Will Create the Future” and “Your Happiness Was Hacked.” Alex has worked as a senior technology executive for multiple technology companies in Silicon Valley and contributes articles to leading publications, including Fortune, Marketwatch, CNBC, and Foreign Affairs.

Touted by Owners as a highly valuable education and networking experience, the Owners Only Forum allows open, honest discussion and provides Owner professionals the opportunity to share views, pose questions, find solutions to project delivery challenges and network with colleagues.

"Owner Advisors are not allowed in the Owners Forum unless DBIA has obtained written confirmation from the Owner that the Advisor is at the conference specifically serving as an extension of the Owner.'

Industry professionals, including consultants, are not permitted in this session.

This discussion will delve into digital delivery's transformative potential in transportation projects, drawing lessons from PennDOT, TxDOT, and Ferrovial. Participants will understand the advantages and hurdles of digital delivery, the role of technology in improving project outcomes, and the critical importance of stakeholder collaboration.

PennDOT will share insights on its Digital Delivery Program, emphasizing the challenges of agency-level implementation, change management, and developing new digital workflows and contract deliverables.

TxDOT will provide a brief update on their Digital Delivery Program, technology initiatives, and how some of these tools were utilized on the I-35 NEX Central project in San Antonio, Texas, to enhance project delivery and outcomes.

Ferrovial, as the design-build contractor for the I-35 NEX Central project, will discuss the application of advanced digital technologies like 3D modeling and virtual collaboration tools to effectively deliver the Project and improve safety and mobility.