Navigating the Future: Progressive Design Build in Civil Infrastructure

In this episode of the Engineering Influence podcast, recorded live from the ACEC Fall Conference in New Orleans, host [Host Name] is joined by Darren Black, the National Practice Leader at Risk Strategies. Together, they delve into the innovative approach of Progressive Design Build and its potential impact on the engineering industry. Darren explains how this relatively new project delivery method addresses the challenges faced in large-scale civil infrastructure projects. By ensuring that guaranteed maximum prices are set at a more advanced stage of design completion, Progressive Design Build aims to mitigate risks, reduce uncertainties, and enhance project outcomes. The episode features insights into an upcoming panel discussion that will explore this topic further, with contributions from industry experts like David Hadam, Donna Hunt, and representatives from Kiewit and Gresham Smith. Darren also touches on the implications for professional liability and the insurance market, providing a comprehensive overview of how this approach could shape the future of engineering projects.