Explore the transformative potential of progressive design-build in today’s dynamic project delivery landscape. This session will delve into the practical considerations of early collaboration between owners and the design-builder team, the integration of innovative contract practices, and the strategic management of project risks and opportunities. This presentation will spend considerable time distinguishing progressive from traditional and, most importantly, why these difference require the project to be treated differently from a traditional design-build. Specific topics include bridging documents, compensation structures, when the "at-risk" shift occurs, and why the "at-risk" shift changes, fundamentally, the risks assumed by the design team. Attendees will gain insights into the progressive design-build process, enhanced by real-world examples and actionable strategies for applying these principles to achieve superior project outcomes for stakeholders.

Learning Objectives:

• Define and distinguish progressive design-build from traditional design-build approaches.
• Risk and cost management in a progressive design-build environment; how progressive design-build can mitigate risks and manage costs effectively, showcasing tools and techniques for transparent cost estimation and control.
• Understanding strategies for enhancing owner-design-builder collaboration, including stakeholder engagement from the project's inception.

Presenter: Zachory (Zach) Jones, General Counsel, EJCDC