Ben Miller and Dave Hill discuss early engagement, collaborative delivery, and how to set infrastructure projects up for long-term success.
Early decisions shape everything from project speed and cost to risk and team dynamics. In this episode of The Flow of Innovation: Advancing Waterworks, host Ben Miller is joined by Dave Hill, Senior Director of Business Development at Ferguson, for a candid conversation about collaborative delivery and what it really takes to get it right from the start.
Dave brings over 30 years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure and shares how the industry is moving toward team-first models like progressive design-build and CMAR. He breaks down how early engagement helps reduce risk, align priorities, and produce better long-term results. They also talk about the overlooked role of suppliers and manufacturers, the importance of training, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that stall success.
Whether you're a utility owner, engineer, contractor, or project partner, this episode offers a practical look at what’s working and why collaboration isn’t just a buzzword anymore.
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