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Design-build is the project delivery method of choice for many universities in California and Washington states. The session will explore the reasons these institutions choose design-build and how they organize the process of procuring, contracting and managing projects to achieve their goals.

Join Mithun partner Walter Schacht for “The Left Coast Does It Right: Design-Build in California & Washington State,” a panel discussion on lessons learned about structuring design-build to achieve integrated design that delivers design excellence and value. Universities in California and Washington lead the nation in the use of design-build for complex, high profile academic and student life higher education projects. Each one has developed a unique approach to using design-build that fits the particular circumstances of their institutional goals, facility needs, funding paradigms and design goals. Comparing and contrasting their methodologies provides a forum for understanding evolving trends and best practices.

Walter’s co-presenters include University of California Irvine campus architect and assistant vice chancellor Brian Pratt, University of Washington facilities executive director Steve Tatge, and Washington State University assistant vice president facilities services – capital Joe Kline.

Date Posted: 10.29.2020