Day 2
Breakout Session 3
3:30 PM
Bluegrass Room
1 Hour DBIA Credit
In this session, featured representatives from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport will discuss ongoing airport construction projects and share insights on project delivery models. Attendees will gain an understanding of what airports consider when considering design-build as a delivery method, evaluate the benefits and challenges of different project delivery models, learn strategies for overcoming barriers to design-build delivery in the airport environment, and gain insights into what qualities airports look for in their design-build teams.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will:
Understand the regulatory considerations, funding, project type, and scale that need to be considered before adopting Design Build as a delivery method for airport projects.
Learn the unique advantages that Design Build delivery provides to airports, such as streamlining project delivery, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs.
Identify the common challenges associated with Design Build projects, such as procurement, communication, and risk management, and learn how to overcome them.
Gain insights into the qualities that airports look for in their Design Build teams, including expertise, communication, and collaboration, and learn how to build a successful team.