Innovating Infrastructure: Alternative Delivery in Kansas Transportation

About this episode

The episode discusses alternative delivery methods in Kansas transportation with KDOT leaders.

The QBS Express, the ACEC KS podcast, sat down with key KDOT leaders to discuss alternative delivery and progress on specific projects using alternative delivery processes. Join us as we discuss the history of state legislation opening up alternative delivery, lessons learned, and more. 00:30 Introducing Today's Guests 01:33 Unveiling Today's Discussion: Alternative Delivery in Kansas 01:59 Guest Backgrounds: Journeys to KDOT 10:27 Exploring the DeSoto Project: A Progressive Design Build Model 14:00 US 69 Express: Kansas' Largest Infrastructure Project 17:03 Comparing Design Build and Progressive Design Build Models 21:54 The Industry's Response to Alternative Delivery Models 24:25 Consultants and Contractors: Adapting to New Delivery Methods 25:53 Local Government and Industry Acceptance of Alternative Delivery 26:35 The Evolution of Alternative Delivery in Construction 27:17 Key Factors for Success in Alternative Delivery Projects 28:50 Unique Requirements and Collaborations in Construction Projects 29:41 Progress and Milestones of the DeSoto Project 30:14 Detailed Update on the DeSoto Project's Progress 34:42 Exploring the 65 Project: Progress and Innovations 38:01 Lessons…

People in this episode

Host: ACEC Kansas

Topics covered

• alternative delivery
• infrastructure
• transportation
• KDOT
• construction projects
• design build models

Keywords

• alternative delivery
• KDOT
• infrastructure projects
• DeSoto Project
• US 69 Express
• design build
• construction

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KDOT

Places: Kansas, DeSoto Project, US 69 Express

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