Industry Partner Members include general contractors, architectural/engineering firms, specialty contractor firms, manufacturers/suppliers, insurance companies, legal firms, government agencies, private owners and academic institutions.
Benefits:
As a DBIA Industry Partner you and your employees receive preferential access to all of DBIA’s events, publications and courses as well as heavy discounts on all our products and services. You also receive access to DBIA’s member’s only business growth tools such as epipeline, legislative database, and our Membership Directory. See all that DBIA offers to its Industry Partners.
Conferences:
Meet industry leaders, attend education courses, view award-winning design-build projects, hear design-build case studies and testimonies, network with owners and visit our expo hall at each of DBIA’s three conferences run annually.
- Design-Build Annual Conference
- Design-Build Transportation Conference
- Design-Build Water/Wastewater Conference
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.
Click here to learn more about DBIA’s conferences.
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 and local “Requests for Proposals” database
Education and Professional Development:
As a member, take part in DBIA’s nationwide education tour.
DBIA is committed to achieving, not just talking about, integrated project delivery, therefore, DBIA nationwide educational programs are developed to teach practical "how to" concepts 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.
All employees may take advantage of membership pricing and save $300 on each course for which you register.
Click here to learn more about DBIA’s nationwide education program and how you can expand your design-build knowledge.
DBIA Professional Certification:
Earn your Professional DBIA Certification and gain recognition in the industry. DBIA Certification is a reflection of personal achievement because the certified individual has displayed excellence by meeting standards and requirements established by the industry. Find out more about DBIA’s Certification Program.
Design-Build Dateline and Publications:
As a member you will receive DBIA’s monthly journal, Dateline, for free which outlines trends & changes in the industry while also highlighting successful design-build projects. Click here to view an issue of Dateline.
In addition, members receive anywhere from $5 to$100 off the hundreds of publications available at our Online Bookstore. Receive up to $200 off all DBIA model contracts and $100 off the Design-Build Manual of Practice
Business Growth Tools:
epipeline
Expand your business opportunities using our epipeline tool, which allows you to identify, qualify and win more government business. As a DBIA member you can bring over 14,000 research federal contracting opportunities and 16,000 local and state opportunities to your fingertips. 350,000 government contracts up for grabs, don’t miss out on using this fantastic to enhance your business. Click here to learn more about how epipeline can improve your business.
Federal and Local Legislation
As a member you will have access to DBIA’s legislation database where you can view all legislation affecting design-build both at the federal and state or local levels and see how these laws affect you and your business.
Membership Directory
Join the thousands of professionals listed in our online and printed directories. Increase your exposure within the design-build community and increase your connections with other parties in the industry. Click here to view our Membership Directory.
Regional DBIA Offices:
DBIA maintains a network of 16 regional offices that advance design-build and promote networking locally. Student Chapters are also expanding and increasing in number at leading colleges and universities. When you join you automatically become a member of your local chapter and will be informed of all local events.
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.
Network:
In today’s environment of increased competition, diminishing resources, and unexpected challenges, the need for cross-sector collaboration is more important than ever before. The Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) proudly stands as the only membership organization bringing together thousands of organizations and individuals representing architects, engineers, public and private owners, general and specialty contractors, manufacturers and suppliers, students, college and university faculty, legal, insurance and finance professionals, consultants and many more. Only at DBIA do all these professionals meet face-to-face as equals engaged in a sincere effort to indentify challenges and develop solutions that benefit the entire industry – not just and individual segment. For this reason alone, no matter what other specialized organization you belong to, DBIA membership is essential.
Industry Partner Contacts
Industry Partner member firms are eligible to assign contacts within their organization as the focal point for DBIA (see chart below for the number of contacts by firm type). The individual contacts assigned will receive:
- a subscription to DATELINE
- access to the member only section of the website
- access to E-pipeline
- all mailings relating to DBIA products and services
ALL INDIVIDUALS WITHIN AN INDUSTRY PARTNER FIRM RECEIVE DISCOUNTS ON DBIA EDUCATION PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, AND PUBLICATIONS.
|
Total Corporate Revenue/Billings* |
At-Risk Firm/Consolidator** |
A/E or E/A |
Specialty Contractor or Manufacturer Supplier |
Professional Firm |
Private Owner Firm, Public Agency or Academic Institution |
|
$0-$5 Million |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
8 |
|
$5-$10 Million |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
8 |
|
$10-$15 Million |
2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
8 |
|
$15-$24 Million |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
8 |
|
$25-$100 Million |
5 |
5 |
5 |
4 |
8 |
|
$100-$300 Million |
7 |
7 |
7 |
4 |
8 |
|
$300+ Million |
10 |
10 |
10 |
4 |
8 |
Industry Partner Dues
Industry Partner dues are based on the type of firm and your firm corporate billings which include all company revenue. Please refer to the matrix below to determine your membership fee.
At-Risk Firm/Organization: Available to integrated design-build firms, construction and design firms.
Architecture/Engineering Firm: Available to architecture firms, engineering firms or a combination of the two.
Specialty Contractor: Available to specialty or sub-contractors and companies that manufacture goods or provide direct services to design-build industry.
Professional Firm: Available to insurance, attorney and accountant firms.
Public Agency/Private Owner: Available to federal, state and local agencies and other organizations who control the design and construction decision process.
Academic Institution: Available to universities, colleges and research organizations.
| Total Corporate Revenue/ Billings* |
At-Risk Firm/ Consolidator** |
A/E or E/A |
Specialty Contractor or Manufacturer Supplier |
Professional Firm |
Private Owner Firm, Public Agency or Academic Institution |
| $0-$5 Million |
$750 |
$750 |
$750 |
|
|
| $5-$10 Million |
$750 |
$1,500 |
$750 |
|
|
| $10-$15 Million |
$1,500 |
$1,500 |
$2,000 |
$2,500 |
$500 |
| $15-$25 Million |
$2,500 |
$1,500 |
$2,000 |
|
|
| $25-$100 Million |
$5,000 |
$2,500 |
$3,000 |
|
|
| $100-$300 Million |
$7,500 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
|
|
| $300+ Million |
$10,000 |
$5,000 |
$5,000 |
|
|
* Corporate Billing/Billings include all company revenue (all services i.e. design, construction, etc).
For questions or to discuss further the types of DBIA membership, contact us at 202-682-0110 or email membership@dbia.org.
Ready to Join?
Download an application - Industry Partner Application (PDF)