EP 15: Leading Change in Public Construction Through Collaboration with Yvi McEvilly of NYC Department of Design and Construction

Yvi McEvilly, Assistant Commissioner,  Design-Build Unit of NYC Department of Design and Construction, joins us to discuss the dynamic environment of alternative delivery in public infrastructure. She shares insights into the benefits of design-build, the legislative changes shaping procurement and the importance of collaboration in large-scale city projects.Key Takeaways:(04:01) The design-build pilot program includes 14 projects.(07:00) Progressive design-build allows flexible pricing.(08:51) Matching methods to projects improves efficiency.(14:17) Design-build faces resistance but is gaining traction.(17:44) Strong leadership values diverse perspectives.(23:33) New firms in procurement drive innovation.(30:34) Relationships matter more than tasks.(31:55) Early community input shapes better projects.Resources Mentioned:Yvi McEvillyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/yvi-mcevilly-0749711/NYC Department of Design and Construction LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/nyc-department-of-design-and-construction/NYC Department of Design and Construction Websitehttp://www.nyc.gov/ddcDBIA Traininghttps://dbia.org/CMAAhttps://www.cmaanet.org/Thanks for listening to the “Building Better Futures” podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations.#PeopleDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #AECpodcast

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