This blog post was authored by Thad Berkes, Chief Cost Estimator, Design Collaborative. One of the most frequent questions clients ask is: “How do I keep my project on budget—not just at the start, ...

The construction industry is witnessing a paradigm shift in project delivery methods, with contractors and industry experts exploring alternative approaches to streamline processes, improve ...

Officials approved a new station. You hired your architect. However, what will the project delivery method be? How will the construction be bid? When will the contractor come onboard? Who will hold ...

Buoyed by the IIJA and under pressure to get megaprojects done in time for the 2028 Olympics, the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is pursuing progressive design-build (PDB) ...

In today’s construction and project management landscape, selecting the right project delivery method is as consequential as the project’s scope, budget, and schedule. This article introduces the ...

Alternative project delivery methods (APD) are coming of age among California public agencies. Progressive design-build (PDB) and construction manager at risk (CMAR) were hot topics at the Western ...

Historically, airport capital construction projects entailed the almost exclusive use of the design–bid–build (DBB) delivery method involving the separation of design and construction services and the ...

In today’s construction environment, volatility is no longer an exception — it’s the norm. Owners and developers are navigating unprecedented supply chain disruption, escalating sustainability ...

Enacted last month, the Act takes effect August 15, 2022. It creates a new public authority, the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust. Its purpose is to facilitate the design, development, ...

Fire stations are unique buildings that do not fall under a single building classification. These structures must accommodate not only sleeping quarters and automotive storage, but also allow for ...