Presenters: Mark Polston - WSP, Senior Vice President; Brandon Hinson - PCL; Kevin Damron - Palmer Engineering, Senior Associate Principal; Zack Neihof - KYTC, TSMO Program Lead

Description: Alternative Delivery Methods, specifically Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and Construction Manager General Contractor (CM/GC), are transforming the way transportation agencies deliver complex infrastructure projects by fostering early collaboration between owners, designers, and contractors. This panel of experienced Alternative Delivery Practitioners will explore the benefits and challenges of PDB/CMGC, with a focus on real-world applications in transportation. Discussion topics will include the benefits of early contractor involvement, risk management, stakeholder engagement, and strategies for maintaining project momentum from procurement through final delivery.

Moderator: Erika Drury - KYTC, Alternative Delivery Program Manager

Staff: Anthony Damron and Jay Balaji