Find the right project delivery method to get the most out of your airport’s capital construction project. With a clear understanding of the relative costs, benefits, and risks of each delivery method, meet project goals quickly and efficiently. TRB hosted a webinar on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern that provided airports of all sizes with an overview of capital project delivery methods, from selection through execution. Presenters explained the benefits and risks of various delivery methods and highlighted tools and strategies to support effective decision-making.
This webinar was based on ACRP Research Report 267: Selecting, Procuring, and Implementing Airport Capital Project Delivery Methods.
This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.
The slides are available. 
 
Webinar agenda and presenters

• Overview of research, findings, and the pros and cons of the delivery methods – Sid Scott, HKA
• Review of tools and guidance for project delivery method decision-making – Steve Cornell, SSC Advisors
• Airport perspective alternative project delivery methods: progressive design build and CMAR – Shane Harbinson, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
• Question and answer session moderated by Linda Konrath, HKA

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants can:

• Identify alternative methods for project delivery based on the typical conditions under which they can be effectively applied
• Select appropriate project delivery tools and strategies to help efficiently execute airport capital projects

 
American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits
This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA. 
Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives
The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.