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2008 Design-Build Conference and Expo
November 3-5, 2008 (pre-conference activities on Nov. 2)
Mandalay Bay
Las Vegas, Nevada

Register now by downloading this form or via our on-line registration system.

*DBIA's new online registration system requires that all users be registered with our site.  If you experience any difficulty, please contact DBIA directly at 202-682-0110.

For details on exhibits and sponsorship, contact Patrick Wilson at 202-686-6614 or click here.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Sunday, November 2 (Pre-Conference Activities)

8:00 am - 4:00 pm Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery (DBIA core course)*
8:00 am - 4:00 pm       Instructor Workshop*
8:00 am - 4:00 pm DBIA Committee Meetings
8:00 am - 8:00 pm Educator Workshop (academia only)

12:00 - 7:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

   

Golf Tournament*

Register Today!  There are three options for registering:

 (1)   Register as an individual as part of your full conference registration (additional charge of $400) Click here for this option

(2)   Register a foursome as a part of your full conference registration (additional charge of $1,500)  Click here for this option

(3)   Sign up as a sponsor (one or more foursomes included in package).  Click here for Package and Details

5:00 - 7:00 pm         Welcome Reception

Monday, November 3
8:00 am - noon Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery (cont.)
8:00 - 10:00 am Designation Exam Administration*
10:00 am - noon Student Mixer w/ Career Expo
10:00 am - noon Owners Forum (open to owners only)
10:00 am - noon Practitioners Forum
12:15 - 1:30 pm Member's Only Luncheon
1:45 - 3:15 pm Opening Keynote with Don Shula
3:15 - 4:15 pm Concurrent Education Tracks
4:15 - 6:15 pm Opening Reception in the Expo Hall    
6:30 - 9:00 pm Evening of Entertainment/Celebration (Awards Program)*


Tuesday, November 4

7:00 - 8:00 am Continental Breakfast                                                                      
8:00 - 9:30 am General Session:  Antony Marnell, II 
Marnell Corrao Associates, Inc.
9:45 - 10:45 am Concurrent Education Tracks
11:00 am - 2:30 pm "Election Coverage" with lunch in the Expo Hall
2:30 - 3:30 pm Concurrent Education Tracks
3:45 - 4:45 pm Concurrent Education Tracks
5:00 - 8:00 pm "Election Coverage" and reception in Expo Hall

  Wednesday, November 5
7:00 - 8:00 am       Continental Breakfast    
8:00 - 9:00 am   General Session: Norbert W. Young, FAIA
McGraw Construction
9:15 - 10:15 am Concurrent Education Tracks
10:15 am - 12:30 pm Brunch in the Expo Hall                                                                                           
12:30 - 2:00 pm      Issue Resolution Forum

 *Additional fees apply.


 


 

Join us in Vegas as DBIA brings together leaders from across the design and construction industry.  Architects, engineers, public and private owners, general and specialty contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, college students and faculty, insurance, finance and legal professionals will all take part in tis one-of-a-kind conference.

Learn best practices and strategies to benefit players across the entire design and construction spectrum.

Take part in our four tracks of education:  The "Owner" Perspective; Legal Issues; Specialty Contractor Integration; and Integrated Processes.

We look forward to seeing you in Vegas.  Register now!

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