Expert Panel: Maximizing Early Trade Contractor Engagement Through Design- Assist to Improve Cost Certainty

2:30 pm - Wednesday 6th May 2026

  • Decoding the buzzword: What does design-assist really entail and how does it differ from delegated design?
  • Evaluating the tangible benefits of this model of early-engagement to secure buy-in of all partners
  • Outlining the role of each partner in coordinating multiple scopes to maintain control and collaboration at every stage

Speakers:

Vice President
Cerris Systems
Director of Preconstruction
Fessler & Bowman
Vice President - Preconstruction
WCG Construction