View the Opening General Session, Unlocking the Magic and Dispelling Myths of Design-Build Project Delivery (170MB)
Thursday, October 20, 8:45 am - 10:00 am
Moderator: Jim Whitaker, AIA, DBIA, HKS, Inc.
Panelists: Jeffrey M. Baker, U.S. Department of Energy; Jay J. Hietpas, P.E., Minnesota Department of Transportation; Marianne O’Brien, AIA, LEED AP, SmithGroup
The verdict is in! Research conclusively shows that design-build enhances value and saves time and money while keeping quality high. Thanks to recent studies, we also know that sustainable goals are more easily achieved with integrated delivery. Most importantly, owners are increasingly choosing design-build: Use of design-build project delivery has grown steadily and has captured just over 40% of market share. Yet myths, like “owners lose control,” “architects play a subordinate role,” or the process “compromises design excellence,” persist. Myths spring from misunderstanding. Join leading industry experts as they share real-life experiences relating to these and other misconceptions. Learn how to unleash the value and leverage the potential of design-build.
Download Conference Brochure
Download Detailed Education Program Descriptions
(with detils on credit hours for each session)