The Project Delivery Institute @ CSU

Partner with the Project Delivery Institute

Your strategic data benchmarking hub
Industry professionals sitting at a conference table analyzing data and projects

The Project Delivery Institute is developing a regional benchmarking platform to support data-informed decision-making in capital projects. The value to you as an owner/developer is reducing uncertainty, validating strategy and improving capital planning and ROI with reliable benchmarking and project intelligence. This includes:

  • Comparative analyses of delivery methods (IPD, DBB, design-assist, etc.)
  • Real-world cost and schedule metrics by project type, scale and delivery model
  • A centralized "Lessons Learned" data base from completed public and private projects
  • A secure online data submission and dashboard system for project performance insights
  • Third party facilitation of best practice sharing and project audits 
Your Resource for Talent and workforce Development
Industry Professionals analyzing data

The Project Delivery Institute connects academic training with real-world needs through specialized education and upskilling programs for current and future professionals. The value to you as an owner/developer is access to a pipeline of career-ready professionals, reduced onboarding and training costs and support for your workforce sustainability. 

This includes:

  • Co-developed curricula with industry to ensure relevance
  • Micro-credentials and certification programs in project delivery, digital tools and risk management
  • Programs targeting critical areas: scheduling, communication, safety leadership and contract negotiation
  • Experiential learning pipelines: including internships, co-ops and case-based project training
  • Focus on local talent retention through mentorship and career pathway initiatives
Your Participation

By participating in the Project Delivery Institute, member companies gain direct input into the research agenda, training programs and industry strategy. Members help shape the future of:

  • Collaborative delivery methods
  • Digital construction and technology integration
  • Regulatory navigation and public-private finance strategies
  • Sustainability and post-occupancy performance
Contact

Please contact Ayla Sweeney to discuss membership today at a.sweeney11@csuohio.edu.