Design-Build-Operate (DBO)
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Design-Build-Operate (DBO)
End-to-End Water Treatment Project Delivery — Single Point of Accountability from Concept to Steady-State Operation
Global Water Treatment Services delivers water treatment projects on a Design-Build-Operate basis — one team, one contract, from initial process design through to long-term operations. With 65–85% of project scope self-performed by our core technical team, you get fewer interfaces, faster execution, and a single point of accountability for system performance.
Our DBO model is purpose-built for the demands of oil sands, mining, and heavy industrial clients who require certainty on cost, schedule, and performance from day one.
Why DBO?
- Single contract, single point of accountability — no owner-managed interfaces
- 65–85% self-performed by our core technical team
- Aligned incentives: the team that designs it operates it
- Faster schedule vs. traditional design-bid-build
- Embedded operations expertise from design phase reduces lifecycle costs
- Performance guarantees backed by contractual commitments
- Flexible exit and transition options at project milestones
Delivery Phases
Process Design
Feedwater characterization, technology selection, process flow development, and performance guarantee definition.
Engineering
Detailed mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation design. P&IDs, layout drawings, and equipment specifications.
Procurement & Fabrication
Skid fabrication, membrane procurement, controls integration, and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
Construction
Civil, mechanical, electrical, and piping installation. Site safety management and EPCM coordination.
Commissioning
System start-up, performance testing, operator training, and performance guarantee demonstration.
Operations & Maintenance
Long-term O&M services including preventive maintenance, chemical optimization, and ongoing system monitoring.