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Why should I join DBIA? |
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DBIA offers a number of member benefits. They include, but are not limited to, discounts on all DBIA conferences, educational courses, some of which are needed for certification and publications, access to business growth tools such as epipeline, listing in the Membership Directory and online search engine, automatic inclusion in Region membership and receiving Integration Quarterly and Design-Build Insight. Membership also includes access to the Design-Build Manual of Practice. |
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Are there different categories of membership? |
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DBIA has two types of memberships: Industry Partner (company) membership and Individual membership. In addition, students at universities across the country may also join together to form a student chapter. |
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Why should my company make a financial commitment to join as an Industry Partner member when I can join as an individual member? |
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Industry Partner membership provides an opportunity to highlight both internal expertise and significant commitment to design-build project delivery method. There is no better way to show your firm’s commitment to the industry than by becoming an Industry Partner Member.
As an Industry Partner Member, all employees receive preferential access to all DBIA events, publications and education courses as well as heavy discounts on all products and services. DBIA’s members-only business growth tools include epipeline, our e-newsletter, Design-Build Insight and a 75-word/logo company listing in the annual DBIA Membership Directory. DBIA Industry Partners are also authorized to use the statement “DBIA Industry Partner” along with the DBIA logo on their marketing materials and website. |
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Are there different kinds of Individual membership? Which category do I fall under? |
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There are three categories of Individual memberships:
Practitioners/consultants (dues are $349/year) are individuals performing design and/or construction services for owners and are typically employed by design-build firms, AE/EA firms, construction firms, specialty contractors, manufacturers/suppliers, law firms, etc.
Owners (dues $99/year) as defined by DBIA are the individuals who work for organizations that control the design and construction processes. Owners decide what gets built, when it gets built and how it gets built. They are defined as representatives of a government agency, academic institution, non-profit organization, private facility owner, real estate developer, etc. Being the owner of your company does not qualify you to be an Owner member.
Full-time students/academia (dues $45/$99year) are students enrolled in a design or construction program at the university level or a full-time professor, teacher, instructor or researcher in a design and/or construction program. (NOTE: These individuals also have the option to form a student chapter.) |
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Is membership based on a calendar year or on when I join? |
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DBIA membership is effective 12 months from your membership approval date. For example, if you join in January of 2010, then your renewal date will be January 31, 2011. Thereafter it will be the same month of the following year and so on. |
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What about the Regions? How do I join my local Region or Chapter? |
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When you join DBIA, you automatically become a member of your local Region and, where applicable, Chapter. |
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I am leaving my current company which is an Industry Partner member; does my membership transfer with me to my new company? |
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No, it’s non-transferable unless you have an Individual membership. |
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Can I renew my membership dues online? |
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Yes, if you have an Individual membership. Only Individual members can renew their dues online. To do so, log in using the “Login” link at the upper right of any page on the DBIA website. Then go to “View Profile” and select “Renew Membership.” If you don’t have your login information, contact the Membership Department, membership@dbia.org, or call 202-682-0110.
If you are an Industry Partner member, please contact the Michelle Johnson, mjohnson@dbia.org or 202-454-7511, to renew your membership. All DBIA membership dues are non-refundable. |
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How do I update my mailing address, email address or phone number? |
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You can update your membership profile online by following the above procedure. If you prefer, contact the DBIA Membership Department at membership@dbia.org or call 202-682-0110 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
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Are my membership dues tax deductible? |
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DBIA membership dues are tax deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense under IRS Tax Code Section 162(3), except for that portion allocable to “lobbying” under Public Law #103-66. (DBIA estimates that 97% of your dues payment is deductible and 3% non-deductible.) Contributions and gifts to DBIA, a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, are not deductible as a charitable contribution for income tax purposes under the law. |
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What are DBIA’s legislative and advocacy initiatives? |
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DBIA advocates for widespread implementation of the design-build project delivery method, including full legislative authority. We monitor federal and state legislation that affects the design and construction industry. |
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Do I have to be a DBIA member to become DBIA™ or Assoc. DBIA™ certified? |
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No. All individuals who meet the requirements of the certification program are eligible to become certified, regardless of membership status in DBIA. However, members receive a discount on the educational courses required for certification. |
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