This session addresses the people side of project development: how to earn public buy-in and political approval for major infrastructure, especially when new funding mechanisms or private involvement is proposed. Panelists will share strategies for engaging stakeholders early, conducting outreach, and framing projects to voters. The panel will discuss how to combat NIMBYism or skepticism toward P3 deals by emphasizing community benefits (jobs, improved services) and ensuring transparency. Since public owners ultimately answer to the taxpayers, this discussion is crucial for anyone looking to implement innovative financing or delivery models.
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From Inception to Ignition: Setting Infrastructure Projects Up for Success
Delivering public infrastructure that meets societal needs, withstands scrutiny, and delivers long-term value requires more than technical excellence—it demands strategic foresight, robust governance, and collaborative execution. This panel brings together...
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Delivery Models 101: The Project Delivery Toolbox
A comparative primer on project delivery methods beyond design-bid-build. This session demystifies Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, and Public-Private Partnerships, examining when to use each approach. Panelists will discuss the...
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Community Engagement and Political Will – Building Support for Infrastructure Projects
This session addresses the people side of project development: how to earn public buy-in and political approval for major infrastructure, especially when new funding mechanisms or private involvement is proposed....
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Public-Private Partnerships in Depth
A dive into structuring successful P3 deals from start to finish. The panel will break down how long-term P3 agreements are structured (comparing concession vs. availability-payment models over 30+ year...
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Placemaking in Action: Leveraging Alternative Delivery for Vibrant Communities
Placemaking is a collaborative, people-centered approach to urban planning and development that seeks to create vibrant, meaningful public spaces where communities can thrive. Rather than focusing solely on physical infrastructure,...
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Early Contractor Involvement for Complex Projects
A look at Construction Manager-at-Risk and CM/GC delivery, highlighting recent projects. This session shows how CMAR brings a contractor on board during design to control costs and manage risk on...
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Social Infrastructure: Delivering Civic Buildings through Partnerships
An exploration of how cities and counties are using joint-development models to renew public facilities. This session features social infrastructure successes (courthouses, university buildings, hospitals) where risk transfer and private financing...
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Blending Public and Private Capital: Innovative Financing Tools
Tackling the question “how do we pay for it?” head-on, this session demystifies the funding stack behind modern infrastructure deals. Finance experts will explain how projects can combine diverse funding...
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Mid-Sized Cities, Big Delivery Ideas
In this session, speakers involved in mid-sized and rural communities share how they’ve successfully structured projects despite fewer internal resources. Expect practical advice on capacity building, consultant selection, and working...
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Progressive Design-Build: Collaboration from Concept to Construction
An overview of Progressive Design-Build (PDB), the two-phase model transforming project delivery. Presenters will explain how PDB flips the script by selecting a design-builder based mainly on qualifications and working...
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Bundling for Scale: How Agencies Are Combining Projects for Efficiency
When funding is limited and procurement capacity is stretched, bundling multiple infrastructure assets into a single contract can drive cost savings and attract better bidders. Panelists will share how jurisdictions...
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From Procurement to Closeout: Managing the Full Delivery Lifecycle
The hard work doesn’t end at contract award. This session tracks the full lifecycle of a design-build or P3 project from procurement through delivery, commissioning, and handover. Learn what internal...