Alternative Project Delivery Methods in California: The Path Forward [Research Brief]

Gad, Ghada M.; Jimenez, Maria Calahorra; Nacir, Chaimae; Shrestha, Ronald

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Alternative Project Delivery Methods in California: The Path Forward [Research Brief]

2026-01-01
By Gad, Ghada M. ; Jimenez, Maria Calahorra ; Nacir, Chaimae ; ...

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Creators:

Gad, Ghada M. ; Jimenez, Maria Calahorra ; Nacir, Chaimae ; Shrestha, Ronald
Corporate Creators:

San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute ; California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Corporate Contributors:

State of California SB1 2017/2018, Trustees of the California State University Sponsored Programs Administration ; United States. Department of Transportation. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology ; United States. Department of Transportation. University Transportation Centers (UTC) Program
Subject/TRT Terms:

Construction Management Contractors Decision Making Design Build Legislation Literature Reviews Project Delivery Project Management Transportation Departments
Publication/ Report Number:

2455
Resource Type:

Brief
Geographical Coverage:

United States ; California
Edition:

Research Brief
Corporate Publisher:

San Jose State University. College of Business. Mineta Transportation Institute
Abstract:

California transportation agencies are increasingly turning to new ways of delivering projects—such as Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PDB), and Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC)—instead of the traditional Design-Bid-Build (DBB) method. These Alternative Project Delivery Methods (APDMs) help projects move faster, reduce costs, and improve collaboration. This study examines how local transportation agencies across California are using these APDMs by identifying enabling legislation, pros and cons of each approach, and challenges agencies face when using them.
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University Transportation Centers
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