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About DBIA

About DBIA

“Integration is our Foundation”

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an association of leaders in the design and construction industry utilizing design-build and integrated project delivery methods to achieve high performance projects. (Click here for DBIA's vision, mission and values.)

Founded in 1993, and headquartered in Washington, DC,  DBIA proudly stands as the only membership organization bringing together thousands of organizations and individuals representing architects, engineers, public and private owners, general and specialty contractors, manufacturer and suppliers, students, college and university faculty, legal and finance professionals, and many more.  In summary, DBIA is the design and construction industry’s hub -- the only organization that makes whole the industry’s many parts.

  DBIA's Two-Level Certification Program

Through DBIA, hundreds of design-build professionals across the nation have demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities of design-build project delivery through attainment of the Designated Design-Build ProfessionalTM certification.

No other organization offers a credential that is specifically designed to distinguish those who have proven knowledge and expertise from the masses who "claim" to be experts.

DBIA focuses its efforts on increasing the successful use of innovative design-build teams on non-residential building, civil infrastructure and process industry projects. Best practices are disseminated through educational programs and conferences, publications such as the Design-Build DATELINE monthly journal and the Design-Build Manual of Practice, and legislative efforts at the federal and state level. The prestigious annual National Design-Build Awards competition highlights successful design-build projects across all sectors. DBIA's sixteen regions provide membership benefits at the local level, while also reaching out to owners to promote increased awareness, understanding and use of successful design-build project delivery.

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Embracing Change and Continuity
A Message from the Executive Director
June 1, 2009

 Lisa Washington, CAE

“Change and Continuity” captures the essence of my transition from DBIA’s Chief Operating Officer to its Executive Director, and reflects the playing field before us. On the one hand, the successes DBIA has achieved over the past five years have set a high bar. As we move forward we will be challenged to do more than we have in the past – and do it better and faster – to position the organization and our members for success.

This maiden message is intended to engage you in shaping the future of DBIA. As your chief executive, my responsibility will span beyond my own contributions to DBIA’s vision. Equally important will be my role in facilitating visionary thinking throughout the organization, including that of valuable volunteer leaders and members. The success of DBIA is measured by its relevance to you. As Executive Director my highest priority will be to anticipate and meet your needs and wants by asking, asking, asking again . . . and listening. Together, we will not only think strategically, but we will act strategically by consistently implementing priorities that align with our mission and the market.

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as your chief staff executive. As we move forward together, I will be constantly on the lookout for possibilities and opportunities presented by members’ needs and expectations.

Sincerely,

Lisa Washington, CAE
Executive Director
1100 H Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-5476
Phone 202-682-0110 - Toll Free 866-692-0110 - Fax 202-682-5877