This introduction provides a brief history of the development of Alternative Financing and Procurement (AFP) Models created by Infrastructure Ontario, as they relate to new Courthouse construction in Ontario, Canada. Achieving Design Excellence while reducing risk to the public sector will be discussed as part of the overall summary and description of the AFP model process. The summary will include roles and responsibilities of all parties, with user needs, planning, design, documentation, RFQ process, RFP process, financial close, final design, construction documentation and the Construction Process.#2012AAJConference #Conferences #CourtsTrack #AcademyonArchitectureforJustice #Presentations