This session examines where standard Progressive Design-Build (PDB) template contracts fall short and how to close those gaps. While template agreements promote adoption and consistency, their flexibility often leaves critical provisions undefined, overly broad, and/or misaligned with owner priorities and project realities.
Rather than covering PDB fundamentals, this panel takes a focused, contract-level deep dive into the clauses that most often drive risk, misalignment, and disputes. Drawing on experience delivering billions of dollars of PDB projects, panelists will highlight real-world breakdowns in areas such as early authorizations, buyout, off-ramps, pricing, incentives, penalties, and more..
Attendees will gain practical insight into how sophisticated project teams are modifying baseline agreements to better define expectations, improve transparency, and reduce negotiation friction. The discussion will emphasize actionable strategies, including clause enhancements, negotiation approaches, and lessons learned from both successful and challenged projects.
Designed for experienced practitioners, this session provides advanced guidance on structuring PDB contracts to better manage risk and avoid repeat disputes in future projects.
