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2010-2011 EDUCATION TOUR

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DBIA is committed to achieving, not just talking about, integrated project delivery. As a matter of fact, design-build is the "original" integrated project delivery approach. DBIA educational programs are developed to teach practical "how to" courses about design-build and to advance the education, public awareness, understanding and utility of design-build. Courses and programs developed and delivered by DBIA utilize interactive learning strategies to teach topics ranging from an introduction of design-build techniques to advanced application of design-build concepts. All are designed to impart practical learning which can be utilized in the office and on the job.

Who Should Attend DBIA Courses?

Because design-build is an integrated project delivery method, attendees of DBIA courses span a large spectrum, including government agency employees, owners of buildings, civil infrastructure and process plant facilities, architects, engineers and constructors. In addition, other individuals with interest or experience in integrated services also find DBIA courses to be valuable opportunities for additional education and networking, including teaching/research academics specializing in architecture, engineering and construction and students pursuing degrees in architecture, engineering and construction.

Continuing Education

DBIA's courses are approved for AIA continuing education credit. Credit earned at DBIA conferences qualifies for elective credits or continuing education credit needed for the Designated Design-Build Professional™ or Associate DBIA™  credential. 

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The 2010-2011 Education Calendar is available,
featuring two courses introduced this year:

Post-Award Design-Build: Managing the Design-Build Process

This two-day course is a must for anyone who has taken DBIA’s core courses and who is now ready to move on to a clear understanding of managing the design-build process. It will provide an overview of the construction and design-build contract management processes that are important as the construction phase ramps up. Attendees will discuss typical project schedules and discuss possible risk areas and ways to avoid delays. Instructors will discuss the design/construction interface and the responsibilities of each party (designer, builder, contract manager, user) in a design-build contract. In addition, the course includes a basic overview of the commissioning, testing and turnover phase of work. (12 CEU’s)

Design-Build Sustainability

This two-day course assumes that the student has a basic knowledge of all delivery methods, and preferably has taken the Fundamentals of Project Delivery Course offered by DBIA. At the end of this course the attendee will be able to: Explain the interrelationship of the design-build delivery method and sustainability using the collaborative process; define and document green (sustainable) project goals from all partners using various methods; understand contractual and risk management issues specifically related to sustainability and design-build; and set up measurable tracking tools to monitor the success of the design-build sustainable project. (12 CEU’s)
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