Collaboration - The Heart and Soul of Design-Build
Partnering and teaming with other design and construction industry firms is an integral part of design-build. DBIA provides conferences, forums, journals and workshops for individuals to “network” and share experiences and approaches to design-build and integrated services with colleagues and owners.
Professional Development
DBIA provides access to the cutting edge techniques, tools and procedures for effective and efficient training through its numerous educational opportunities. As Industry Partners, firms' receive discounts on course and conference registrations for all employees. DBIA will also develop specialized classes to suit an organization’s specific needs. Professional development opportunities include:
• Annual DBIA Design-Build Conference and Expo
• Specialty Conferences
• Designated Design-Build Professional™ and Certificate of Mastery Programs
• DBIA Education Tour
• Customized Programs and Courses
Conferences and Networking
DBIA Conferences and events are attended by multi-disciplinary practitioners. DBIA also enjoys the highest percentage of owners/users (regularly 15-25%) at its meetings and courses. A regular feature of DBIA conferences are special "Owners Forums" conducted as owner-only meeting where attendees have the opportunity to meet and address design-build initiatives, challenges and opportunities. This unique forum provides the only opportunity of its kind in the design-build world.
Marketing and Strategic Opportunities
DBIA industry partners are authorized to use the statement “DBIA Industry Partner” and the DBIA logo on their marketing materials. Other benefits include:
- A 75-word/logo company listing in the annual Membership Directory
- Substantial discounts on marketing opportunities such as advertising and job postings on the DBIA website.
- Access to the State & Local “Requests for Proposals” database
- Access to E-Pipeline; a federal contracting and business opportunity research database) Journal and Publications
DATELINE Journal
DBIA publishes Design-Build DATELINE, a journal that keeps you informed and up-to-date on current issues, the latest industry advances, and member and association news. Dateline also serves as a critical “How To” guide for technical information. DBIA members have the opportunity to write articles that affect the industry and teach others how to provide the highest level of quality design-build delivery and integrated services. Members also receive preferred access to design-build information through the many books provided by the DBIA bookstore and the Manual of Practice.
Committee Involvement
DBIA members actively participate annually in a wide range of committee activities such as: planning conferences; developing publications; and commenting on legislation.
Awards
Each year, DBIA presents awards to design-build professionals who exemplify and promote excellence in integrated project delivery. We also strive to recognize firms who have produced top-notch projects through the Design-Build awards competition. Candidates are considered for the awards based on the successful application of design-build principles.
Legislative Leadership
DBIA advocates changes in laws and regulations to encourage equal opportunity for design-build and integrated services delivery. Over the past year hundreds of items of Design-Build legislation have been initiated at the state and national level. The percentage rate of successful passage for such Design-Build legislation is far higher than for typical legislation, reflective of the efforts of the DBIA and the Design-Build community.
Regional DBIA Offices
DBIA maintains a network of sixteen regional offices that advance design-build and promote networking locally. Student Chapters are also expanding and increasing in number at leading colleges and universities.
