Register Now for Fundamentals & Implementation of Collaborative Delivery in Dallas
Join WCDA and its sponsors on October 6-7, 2026, for a broad overview of collaborative delivery terminology and best practices for identifying, procuring, and delivering projects, followed by a deep dive into the implementation of two-phase delivery methods such as CMAR and progressive design-build. Register here.
New Member Spotlight: CPH Consulting
Since 1981, CPH has grown from a regional engineering office into a nationally recognized, full-service architecture and engineering firm. Backed by a dynamic team of professionals and a growing national presence, they bring together planning, design, and technical expertise to deliver integrated solutions that support lasting success.
Represented by PJ Sutch, president, and Nik Jindal, senior VP of municipal strategy and success, the CPH team and its diverse project experience is poised to add great value to the work of the association.
New Member Spotlight: Shimmick Construction Company
Shimmick believes the best water projects are built through collaboration. With extensive experience delivering water and wastewater infrastructure through progressive design-build, CMAR, and other integrated delivery models, they bring owners, designers, and builders together early to improve outcomes, manage risk, and deliver lasting value for the communities they serve.
Greg Smith, vice president of preconstruction, water and industrials, Ural Yal, president and CEO, and Josh Pfingst, project director, will represent the Shimmick team and we are looking forward to their energy and input as we continue to empower the water sector to delivery better projects, together.
Blog Feature: Is Life Cycle Cost a Design Criterion or Just a Good Intention?
Whether you’re managing a federal water treatment facility, a municipal wastewater system, or an industrial process plant, the question is the same: Is it smarter to put the Cadillac in the ground and forget about it for 50 years or buy the less expensive model and budget for the maintenance that’s coming? The frustrating answer is: It depends. But here’s what shouldn’t depend on anything: Life cycle cost analysis should be part of the design criteria from day one, not an afterthought.
WCDA's Library of Resources Is Here for You
Whether you are new to collaborative delivery or have been doing it for decades, WCDA has resources that can keep you up to date with the latest best practices in all forms of design-build and construction management at-risk. Our Water and Wastewater Collaborative Delivery Handbook, 6th edition, is available to all here. For procurement guides on PDB, FPDB, and CMAR, as well as our CMAR contract template, click here. Need information on owner advisors? Click here to download our guide. And we also have a variety of research reports and white papers here.If you'd like to delve further into collaborative delivery, we have education programs designed to help you learn the basics or take a deep dive.
