Successful Utilization of the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) Model While Cultivating Strong Partnerships

In November 2021, the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) delivered the $2.17 billion Mid-Coast Trolley Extension to the San Diego region, on time and on budget. The project is an extension of the Blue Line Trolley, which now provides a one-seat ride between the busiest international border crossing in the world at San Ysidro to the University City area of San Diego, California. The project serves residential communities, beach areas, a Veterans Administration hospital, the University of California at San Diego campus, and numerous businesses and shopping centers—significantly improving regional access to healthcare, education, employment, and recreation areas. The project was built using the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) delivery method, making this one of the largest horizontal construction projects ever delivered in this fashion in the US.

This session will also explore the success factors of cultivating extraordinary partnerships and fostering effective coordination among regional stakeholders to deliver a transformative project.