About the workshops

These client workshops are designed to help you learn how to work with your FPS Project Manager to plan, budget, and manage building projects. They are also for your reference as needed.

In these presentations, we share the RCWs that pertain to Public Works, details on procedures and processes as well as insights, lessons learned, and best practices.

Workshops are held online via Microsoft Teams.

2025 DES Client Workshops

The DES Client Workshop was a two-part virtual webinar designed to share insights, lessons learned, and best practices from the Department of Enterprise Services' experience with alternative public works delivery, project delivery methods, and collaborative design integration.

Session 1 – Foundations of Working with DES

November 14, 2025 | Microsoft Teams
Topics included:

• Introduction to DES (PDF)
• Public Works 101 (PDF)
• Planning Measures for a Successful Biennium (PDF)
• Intro to Business Diversity (PDF)
• Starting a Project with DES (PDF)
• The Role of the DES Project Manager (PDF)
• Project Budget (PDF)
• DES Contracts Review (PDF)

Session 2 – Project Delivery & Specialized Topics

November 21, 2025 | Microsoft Teams
Topics included:

• Phases of a Project (PDF)
• Statewide Small Works Roster (PDF)
• Job Order Contracting (JOC) (PDF)
• Design Build (PDF)
• GC/CM (PDF)
• ESCOs/Energy (PDF)
• EDGE Projects (PDF)
• SFAAC/Accessibility Best Practices (PDF)
• Integrating Art Installations in Major Projects (PDF)
• Claims Process (PDF)
• Hazardous Materials in Construction Projects (PDF)
• Consulting with DAHP & Tribal Nations (PDF)
• Emergency Projects (PDF)
• Highlight of Completed Projects (PDF)