The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) will hold two back-to-back conferences this spring in Kansas City, Missouri to showcase the benefits of using Design-Build on both transportation and water/wastewater projects.
Design-Build in Transportation (March 28 - 30, 2011): "Crowded roads in poor repair, aging bridges and overpasses, and a lack of reliable public transportation are issues most Americans face everyday. The amount of money necessary to maintain and expand our transportation systems is staggering." Tracks will include:
- Owners Perspective
- Lessons Learned
- Emerging Innovation
- Contracts & Finance
Design-Build for Water/Wastewater (March 30 - April 1, 2011): "Over the next 20 years, the renovation or replacement of wastewater facilities alone will require expenditures of at least $390 billion, according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates." Tracks at the Water/Wastewater portion of the conference will include the following:
- Legal & Finance
- Lessons Learned
- Design-Build How To
- Innovation & Future Trends
Information and Registration: Visit DBIA's website for more information about the Transportation and Water/Wastewater conferences.
Design-Build in Washington State: In Washington State, Design-Build is authorized under chapter 39.10 RCW for public agencies obtaining approval from the Project Review Committee on projects of at least $10 million. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has separate design-build legislative authority under RCW 47.20.780 and RCW 47.20.785.
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