Design-Build-Operate-Maintain

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A simplified, turnkey approach to address infrastructure needs

NORESCO’s design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) approach integrates design, construction, operations, and maintenance services into a single contract. This streamlined model ensures full accountability and delivers consistent performance across the entire project lifecycle.

What is DBOM?

Design, build, operate, and maintain (DBOM) is a comprehensive contracting structure where an organization partners with a developer to manage every phase of an infrastructure project.

This collaborative model aligns an organization’s priorities in a single, long-term agreement that reduces risk and improves lifecycle performance:

Design

High-performance systems tailored to your goals and funding strategies

Build

Proven construction management expertise ensuring minimal disruption

Operate

Ongoing system optimization and performance monitoring

Maintain

Preventive and corrective maintenance to protect investments

Project Solutions through DBOM

The DBOM model is well-suited for a wide range of infrastructure needs, including:

Combined heat and power (cogeneration) facilities>>>
Microgrids>>>
Central heating and cooling plants>>>
Central utility plants>>>
Renewable energy installations >>>
Utility distribution systems
Water & wastewater utility systems>>>
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Reliable long-term performance

NORESCO’s DBOM solutions are designed to deliver measurable, sustained performance. Our long-term operations and maintenance services are built to balance performance excellence, customer satisfaction, and risk management, ensuring infrastructure investments generate the maximum intended value well into the future.