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The Importance of Dry Utility Coordination in Californias Development Projects In the rapidly evolving landscape of Californias development sector, efficient coordination and management of dry utilities are more critical than ever. These essential services underpin our residential, commercial, and industrial infrastructures, making their seamless integration a cornerstone of successful projects. Why is it Essential? Engaging with a dry utility consultant can streamline project timelines by ensuring all utility services are planned and executed efficiently. Navigating the regulatory landscape is a significant challenge. Dry utility consultants possess the expertise to manage submittals, secure approvals, and ensure all installations meet local and state regulations. From feasibility studies to final inspections, dry utility consultants bring specialized knowledge in engineering and project management. Incorporating dry utility coordination into your projects in California is not just best practice—it’s essential!

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Why is The Commissioning Process so important in construction projects? The Commissioning Process, when implemented effectively, leads to significant improvements in project performance. In an industry facing challenges with on-time and on-budget delivery, commissioning offers a structured approach to achieving quality buildings. This is particularly crucial given the current growth of the construction industry and the increasing transition to net-zero building operation. One small step towards a modern construction industry #makechange #commissioning #lessrework

There were several hot topics at the recent Utility Management Conference (UMC), but one that stood out was the recent success with collaborative delivery models. It’s a topic that’s on the rise with owners across the country. And with good reason. Collaborative delivery models offer owners several benefits including: · Better control of project schedule · Price certainty and best-value selection to balance costs, scope and technology · Defined levels of project control, owner engagement and risk transfer · Innovation in technology, construction delivery, funding and risk management, etc. Typically, collaborative delivery methods center on five types: construction management at-risk (CMAR), progressive design-build (PDB), fixed-price design-build (FPDB), design-build-operate (DBO) and public-private partnership (P3). Each of these methods features differences, offering choices that can drive the benefits to fit incremental levels of performance. At UMC 2024, put on jointly by the Water Environment Federation and the American Water Works Association in Portland, Oregon, attendees heard about several collaborative delivery projects as well as panels and presentations on the value of the owner’s advisor, impacts of supply chain issues and a look at a P3 project in Rialto, CA. P3 projects in the water sector are relatively few, but Kiewit is part of one P3 arrangement to deliver a 50 MGD drinking water plant in Florida. And while P3s are less common, the CMAR and PDB methods are rapidly picking up steam in the water market. Both CMAR and PDB offer opportunities for schedule reduction, price certainty, innovation and an “off-ramp.” However, in a CMAR, the owner takes on the project performance risks, and in a PDB the project performance risk is transferred to the design-builder. For more on the benefits of PDB, check out: https://bit.ly/3VAmg6V

After my initial post I received a few questions such as "what does EOT stand for?" and "what services does EOT provide?" Or as I like to think of it "who are you and what are you doing here?" Good questions indeed! EOT is not a defined acronym and is intended to mean different things to different people. My goal is to earn the reputation where EOT is thought of as "Engineering Our Tomorrow", "Efficiency - On Time", and/or "Employee Operated Teams". Feel free to send me some suggestions. As for the second question, EOT currently provides project management consulting services in Virginia with a focus on the solar industry. I will add civil engineering design services once I obtain the requisite engineering business license(s). My website, which is currently under development, will have more information. Thank you all for the kind words and well wishes, I am truly humbled by the response I have received so far. I hope our paths cross again soon.

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