Design-build continues to grow nationwide — architects who align their practices will be better positioned for the future! In a joint partnership presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and The American Institute of Architects (AIA), “Leveraging Design in Design-Build” will help architects navigate the evolving landscape of design-build delivery. We’ll explore how architects can lead with design excellence, manage risk and build strong partnerships with Owners and builders. Gain insights into legal and business considerations unique to design-build, the importance of selecting the right project partners, the role of the Design Integration Manager and strategies to ensure architects are positioned to thrive in today’s fastest-growing delivery method. Opening Remarks: • Stephen Ayers, FAIA, Interim EVP/CEO, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) • Lisa Washington, CAE, Executive Director and CEO, Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Presenter: • Greg Gidez, LEED AP, NAC, FAIA, FDBIA, Director of Design Services, Hensel Phelps (Retired) FREE for DBIA and AIA members; only $25 for non-members. AIA members enter code DBDAIA25 in your cart at checkout to receive free registration.

As design-build projects become increasingly complex, it is essential to foster strong teamwork among all parties involved. A well-structured teaming agreement establishes the foundation for a trusting and collaborative relationship, starting with project pursuit and extending through the duration of a successful project. The newly updated DBIA 580: Standard Form of Teaming Agreement Between Design-Builder and Team Member reflects over a decade of industry evolution. It provides a flexible, fair and practical framework for design-builders and design professionals to work together effectively. Jointly developed by DBIA’s Contracts Committee and Design Professionals Advisory Committee, this session will explore the importance of teaming agreements, highlight changes made since the 2012 version and demonstrate how this resource supports stronger, more aligned teams from the start.

This webinar offers an exclusive look at defining the role of the Virtual Design & Construction Leader (VDC) in design-build, including key VDC leadership skills and practical strategies for successful project execution. Join us to examine how your teams can better integrate people, process and technology to deliver design excellence, increased quality and productivity, and improved lifecycle costs.

How can agencies take full advantage of the opportunities to engage the Design-Build Industry (builders, designers, key trades, suppliers and manufacturers). This webinar will share some of the unique strategies, including creative Industry Days, which Agencies/Public Owners are implementing to attract the best Design-Builders with their “A Teams.” It will highlight how these interactions, when properly executed, can improve acquisition outcomes, enhance transparency and strengthen partnerships with the private sector. Our presenters will emphasize how strategic engagements support Design-Build best practices by promoting early discussions, collaboration, shared understanding and better project delivery. They will share their own experiences, providing practical guidance and clarifying what’s allowed under current OMB policies and the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The webinar also serves as a lead-in to DBIA’s reimagined “Federal Sector Design-Build Industry Days” event in August, which will provide opportunities to all Federal agencies to engage with the industry, learn about the current cost drivers and share their procurement forecasts.

When we hear the term Building Information Model (BIM), the word building stands out, but let’s not forget that BIM and Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) go well beyond just buildings. This presentation will bring together VDC Leaders from the water/wastewater market segment who will highlight the value of BIM and VDC on these project types from the perspective of a designer, builder, and owner, demonstrating a full lifecycle approach to leveraging these technologies and processes in design-build.

Design-Build for Procurement Professionals – Part 7 The Water/Wastewater sector has many unique features that are central to the consideration of best practices in the procurement, contracting and execution of any design-build project. This webinar will review and discuss the combination of Universal Best Practices with water/wastewater best practices and implementing techniques, which is the basis for Design-Build Done Right® in the water/wastewater sector. It will also highlight unique characteristics of water/wastewater Owners, projects, procurement and the design-build team structure.

Choosing a Project Delivery Method, & What is Design-Build? Design-Build Done Right® – Procuring Design-Build Services Design-Build Done Right® – Contracting for Design-Build Services Executing the Delivery of Design-Build Projects Federal Sector Design-Build Best Practices Transportation Sector Design-Build Best Practices Water/Wastewater Design-Build Best Practices

Design-Build for Procurement Professionals – Part 6 The transportation sector has many unique features that are central to the consideration of best practices in the procurement, contracting and execution of any design-build project. This webinar will review and discuss the modifications to the universal implementing techniques as well as new techniques, all of which are intended to address the real-world attributes of projects in the transportation sector.

Design-Build for Procurement Professionals – Part 5 It’s vital to understand the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and what it allows and/or precludes, to deliver a successful design-build project in the federal sector. Most agencies further supplement the FAR with agency-specific policies and procedures tailored to their specific mission. Many State and Local public owners have procurement policies that are similar to the federal regulations or must follow federal guidelines related to use of federal funds for projects. This webinar will review and discuss how the Federal Sector guide helps teams navigate federal project delivery and define the commonalities between the Design-Build Done Right® best practices and techniques, and the FAR.

Design-Build for Procurement Professionals – Part 4 Once the Design-Build Contract/s are awarded the team must begin work and deliver the project. This webinar will continue presenting Design-Build Done Right® by reviewing and discussing the four (4) Universally Applicable Best Practices and seventeen (17) Implementing Techniques (mini Best Practices) in the Executing the Delivery of Design-Build Projects category.