Name
Panel Discussion: Trust by Design: Building Durable Partnerships Across Technical, Financial, and Public Stakeholders
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 3:50 PM - 4:35 PM
Speakers
Alison Nash, Boston Society of Architects
Yasha Chaturvedi, University of North Georgia
Rebecca Hatchadorian, Harvard Office for Sustainability
Duncan Rowe, RJC Engineers
Yasha Chaturvedi, University of North Georgia
Rebecca Hatchadorian, Harvard Office for Sustainability
Duncan Rowe, RJC Engineers
Description
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Structuring cross-functional teams across owners, designers, contractors, financiers, utilities, and regulators.
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Practical trust-building strategies for multi-party retrofit projects.
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Communication models that prevent misalignment, delays, and conflict.
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Using data transparency, shared metrics, and third-party verification to build confidence.
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Maintaining long-term relationships beyond a single project or funding cycle.