CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 In 2018 and 2021, respected industry analysts at FMI completed a comprehensive assessment of the nonresidential construction market. This important research provided the most comprehensive look at design-build’s market size, direction, trends and drivers seen in years. With such rapid change occurring in our industry, FMI is updating this research in 2024 and will release preliminary results during this session. Information on utilization of design-build, CMAR and DBB will be discussed, as well as market drivers influencing Owners’ design-build decisions.

2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 Being a DBIA Fellow is an elite status that recognizes the achievements of the most accomplished Designated Design-Build Professionals. By meeting rigorous requirements and making notable contributions to DBIA and design-build in general, these professionals have proven to be the best of the best in the design-build industry. So, what motivated these leaders to seek DBIA certification in the first place? How has certification served to enhance their careers and the industry? Engage in a robust discussion that will be both informative and inspiring that is sure to help you chart your future in an industry that will surely include design-build. Whether you are DBIA-certified, or thinking about seeking certification, this session will prove invaluable as you hear first-hand the impact that certification had in the careers of these icons and on the industry as a whole.  Panelists: Representatives from the DBIA Certification Board and DBIA’s College of Fellows

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 This presentation delves into the vital role of effective teaming, collaboration, and integration in driving success in progressive design-build projects for the water sector, using the Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project as an illuminating case study. By exploring key strategies and best practices deployed in this project, attendees will glean invaluable insights into how strategic partner selection, proactive communication, integrated decision-making processes, and a culture of continuous improvement are pivotal to achieving project excellence. In addition to its educational value, this session promises to be a beacon for industry professionals seeking to enhance their project delivery methodologies. With the Yadkin project as a shining example, attendees will discover how collaborative approaches can surmount challenges and optimize project performance. As this presentation offers actionable insights that can be immediately applied, it presents a compelling opportunity for design-build professionals to advance their skills and expertise.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 This presentation delves into the influential role of Lean Tools and Technology in the Design Build process, using the DBIA National Merit Award-winning project River|South in Austin, Texas, as a case study. It provides insights into achieving project success, meeting owner goals, and setting new standards in integrated design-build practices. The presentation showcases how Lean Tools and Technology facilitated informed decision-making for owners, improving project quality and influencing the proforma positively. The design-build team tackled challenges such as the project's triangular shape, proximity to major transportation corridors, floodplain location, and adjacency to a prominent park through innovative approaches. The integrated design-build process, featuring LEAN process tools, Conceptual Model-based Estimating, Virtual Reality, and Smart Building technology, drove the project's success. It explores practical applications of LEAN strategies like A3s, Set-Based Design, and Pull Planning, empowering owners to make swift decisions. Virtual Reality fostered collaboration during the design phase, while Augmented Reality ensured precise construction layout accuracy. Smart Building technology contributed to achieving sustainability goals and LEED GOLD certification, enhancing marketability and long-term success. Join us to explore the impactful role of Lean Tools and Technology in the Design Build process through the River|South case study.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 Built in 1929, Amtrak’s William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia is the third busiest train station in the United States. It is currently being redeveloped through a public-private partnership, where our team will design, build, finance, operate, and maintain (D-B/F/O-M) the 562,000-SF facility while it remains operational for over 1.5 million riders each year. Our panel will build upon the successes from our 2023 DBIA Conference presentation and dive deep with a case study of the complexities, collaboration, and flexibility needed simply to reach a temporary conditions plan during this project’s construction phase. The long-term renovation of this high-volume public-facing facility required a standalone temporary conditions design and construction phase, which our team planned and is currently executing. The panelists will share success and lessons in day-to-day processes and tools to achieve such temporary conditions planning, while balancing differing priorities for this period. Such tools and lessons learned include meeting structures, decision making trees, collaborative platforms for issue and planning tracking, alternate procurement strategies and more. Ultimately, you’ll walk away from the session with an effective teaming and integrative framework to implement in your next Design-Build project.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 The private-sector Life-Sciences industry is facing a decade of rapid transition as new drug delivery models are spurring innovation, new technologies are redefining best practices, and a shifting landscape of creative and physical real-estate is defining the spaces where our scientists generate life-saving drug therapies. Design-build delivery is catching on as a preferred contracting method within this market sector as owners and developers embrace the promise of accelerated speed-to-market and a more predictable cost model. However, as owners, developers, design-builders, and trade partners, we must navigate the fast-paced delivery demands and the call for long-term flexibility alongside the highly regulated and prescriptive performance standards tied to cGMP manufacturing and lab environments generally. This panel investigates the inherent tension between these two demands, and how they have successfully leveraged design-build best-practices to deliver these facilities. Rather than a single case study, the panelists shall present specific challenges faced by these owners and teams across a breadth of circumstances, and the solutions offered through Design-Build done right.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 The design-build industry is still learning best practices for facilitating design. DBIA’s Design Professional Advisory and Engagement Committee has spent the last three years identifying hurdles to successful designer engagement in design-build and developing strategies to make design-build more appealing to the design community. From teaming agreement strategies to design management, to design excellence, hear updates on all the committee’s initiatives, and provide your feedback on ways DBIA can continue to lead the way in supporting effective designer community engagement in design-build.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 Project team participants of the California Department of General Services (DGS), McCarthy Building Companies, CannonDesign and ARG will describe the implementation of Progressive Design-Build for renovation of the Historic Gregory Bateson State Office Building, and the challenges, opportunities and outcomes that arose from delivering one of DGS’ first Progressive Design-Build projects. The Progressive Design-Build contract allowed an aggressively tight timeline of five months to validate program, create an enhanced Schematic Design and establish the GMP. It became clear from the start that achieving a successful outcome would require an intensely collaborative engagement of Owner, Builder and Design Team. To maximize collaboration, the Owner, Builder and Design Team all co-located in a large Big Room. In doing so, a Project First culture based on trust and partnership was built and continued throughout the project. This interactive presentation will elaborate on the techniques, procedures, and lessons learned, as the team satisfied high expectations, developed a successful design, committed to a GMP in the tight contractual time frame, and will show how the process of Progressive Design Build facilitated the team’s success.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 This session aims to address the critical question facing both owners and practitioners considering progressive design-build (PDB): Are you prepared for the mindset shift required for successful collaborative delivery? We'll provide practical tools and insights to ensure participants are fully equipped to engage in PDB projects effectively. Owners and practitioners will learn how to conduct thorough research and training to understand the nuances of the PDB delivery method. We'll explore the importance of evaluating governance structures to determine compatibility with PDB principles and practices. Additionally, we'll emphasize the significance of individual self-awareness in fostering productive collaboration within PDB teams. We'll discuss how Owner's Advisors can play a crucial role in helping owners develop procurement processes that align with their culture and their readiness for PDB. By facilitating a transparent and informed selection process, Owner's Advisors can assist in identifying design-build teams that are also prepared for the collaborative demands of PDB projects. By attending this session, participants will gain actionable strategies for becoming better prepared to navigate the complexities of PDB projects, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and success. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your understanding and readiness for integrated project delivery.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 The Colorado Convention Center Expansion project (CCCXP) is one of the most iconic high profile design build project completed in the Rocky Mountain Region. The Hensel Phelps design build team delivered the $227 Million project on time and on budget for the City and County of Denver. The CCCXP project team was presented with many obstacles to deliver the project and Design Build was the only delivery method to ensure a successful completion. The team will discuss how we implemented design build best practices, beginning with the initial RFQ through substantial completion. The only way to accomplish such a project would be the creation of a high performing team. The team will review how we engaged key stakeholders through design and construction to receive feedback and provide an innovative design. The presentation will also highlight how design build practices were used to develop solutions to tackle some of the most challenging aspects of the project that include: Designing a one-million-pound crane to be erected over the existing Colorado Convention Center Procuring during the pandemic that included 9,000 tons of steel Developing our local workforce and the utilization of MWBE businesses Constructing over and adjacent to an operation convention center

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 From the inception of the project, the Design|Build Team worked in unison, with the Owner to clearly identify and delineate the project “needs” versus the project “wants”, for the renovation of WWTP mothballed in 1996, thereby allowing the Owner to minimize cost and obtain the desired results. Successful Design|Build is a function of various criteria including continuous team collaboration, early engagement of key stakeholders, a well-defined scope with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and a comprehensive critical path project schedule. This session addresses these essential objectives for successful project delivery as demonstrated by the rehabilitation of the John T. Hickerson Wastewater Treatment Plant located in El Paso, Texas. With a Notice to Proceed issued during the pandemic, the D|B Team proactively acquired materials and equipment combating not only unpredictable supply issues but sustained rising costs. The original project scope was completed as scheduled and within budget. Upon completion of the rehabilitation, approximately $10M cost savings was realized in the Owner’s initial budgeted funding. From the issuance of the “Request for Proposal” to the start-up of the plant, purposeful implementation of these key factors remained critical to navigating both the anticipated and unforeseen project complexities for a successful Design|Build delivery.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 CEO of FMI Corporation Chris Daum delivers a must-hear economic forecast for the construction industry. With market analysis and strategic insights, Daum will explore emerging trends, potential disruptions and economic factors that influence design-build. Daum's session will provide an understanding of how to navigate economic challenges and position organizations for growth. His expertise offers a critical look at what's ahead and how to plan for it.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 The past several years has seen a record number of bills across the country expanding design-build authority in numerous markets, and even bills and lobbying efforts that would restrict authority. Get a current update from DBIA National Advocacy on the 2024 bills, and real-time observations and insight on the potential impacts of the 2024 elections. The session will also introduce the Legislative Guide and Model Legislation Documents released this year, their history, make-up, and how they can be used in achieving or expanding design-build authority. With hard-fought wins from the past few years comes the obligation to play defense and preserve what’s been earned. Hear from a panel of industry experts discuss legislative trends, the efforts to expand progressive authority nationally, successes in Mississippi and New York, and to protect design-build authority with recent efforts in Virginia and Washington to restrict its use.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 Unlocking Opportunities: Harnessing the Potential of Local and Inclusive Contracting with Owners, Contractors, and Owner Representatives. The Design-Build approach isn't just a boon for Owners striving to meet local and diversity targets; it's equally advantageous for Contractors. By embracing diverse viewpoints, Design-Build projects cultivate collaborative problem-solving and innovation, essential for project triumph and client contentment. In this session, we'll explore the dynamic synergy between Owners, Contractors, and Owner Representatives in Design-Build projects. Through compelling case studies, we'll highlight the benefits of inclusivity and local engagement. Plus, gain practical strategies to overcome challenges and maximize the potential of Design-Build initiatives. Whether enhancing local and diversity goals or aiming for project excellence, this session offers invaluable insights and actionable guidance.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 Successful Integrated Design-Build (incentivized Progressive Design-Build) delivery demands more than just having the right set of contracts, intentions, and one-off teaming events. Success relies on daily behaviors and interactions between team members to extract best value in project outcomes. Using the 2023 DBIA Best in Teaming University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building as a case study, the team will share the value proposition of a successfully integrated team as well as best practices that attendees can implement on their teams. We will explore daily practices rooted in deliberate, regular, and transparent communication that, if carefully fostered by project leadership, will support a productive and collaborative team environment. The presentation will demonstrate how this project-oriented environment creates open, free sharing of ideas while also facilitating difficult conversations, resulting in an added value of 5.1% for the project along with the mitigation of risk and resolution of challenges. Finally, we will share specific and significant quantitative and qualitative value returns experienced by the entire project team derived from these best practices in teaming, earning the Owner an incredible 146% return on investment for their incentive dollars.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 Progressive Design-Build (PDB) is a delivery method that allows us to solve complex problems grounded in a successful working relationship with boundaries being scope, budget, and schedule. With recent California legislation being passed with SB 706 and others, it has become increasingly more important for public agency owners interested in implementing PDB to understand how to get started, address and manage risk, as well as how best to implement the process for sustained success. In this workshop we will outline keys to success, how best to scale the process, when to set the GMP and why, explain how misaligned expectations can affect the project delivery’s success, and understand why owners are seeking out PDB to deliver their projects.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 The Port Authority of NY & NJ (PANYNJ) has been undergoing an award-winning transformation at its three major airports. While LaGuardia Airport is mostly complete and Newark has a new Terminal A, JFK International Airport is in the middle of construction to redevelop its central terminal area (CTA). The Central Substation #2 (CS2) Project is one of the PANYNJ's early forays into Design-Build for a project of its size. With a constrained timeframe, a multitude of shareholders, and several adjacent ongoing projects, an integrated delivery was critical to the project's success. As owners, the PANYNJ needed to be mindful of how to include design considerations for all stages of the project. This session guides you through pre/post-award activities critical for incorporation of design. The project adds a substation to JFK's CTA to support terminal expansion and airport redevelopment. We will discuss considerations & actions to be made during both Design-Build Agreement (contract) creation and after project execution with a Design-Builder.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 With design-build increasingly becoming a project delivery method of choice, and with variations such as Progressive Design-Build and Two-Phase Best Value requiring unique knowledge and skills, Owners are relying more heavily on qualified Owner Advisors for guidance in Design-Build Done Right® Best Practices. Whether an Owner new to design-build or an experienced Owner, increased project complexities make engaging the right Owner Advisor paramount to success. This session will provide guidance to Owners considering the engagement of an Owner Advisor, helping Owners align their needs and interests with the selection and scope of the Owner Advisor.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 The CA DGS Resources Building Renovation (RBR) in Downtown Sacramento utilized Progressive Design-Build (PDB) delivery to transform the high-rise building for its future 2,500 tenants. PDB has allowed the Owner and Design-Build Entity (DBE) to work collaboratively from Day 1 on design while making informed decisions along the way. Major renovations inherently have added risks, which make an ideal case to use PDB for the risk to be fairly allocated between the DBE and Owner. Progressive Design-Build allows integrated project teams to truly optimize design, decision-making and risk allocation. This discussion will dive deep into the best practices of PDB using recent examples at RBR. It will highlight how this method can contribute to the successful delivery of a complex project on time and on budget while adhering to the criteria documents and addressing modifications resulting from unknown existing conditions. Attendees will learn how the integrated team functions and how the design process can proceed in parallel with preconstruction, demolition/abatement, and construction to maximize schedule and preserve the base budget for the ownership. Our Learning Objectives are encompassed as follows: 1. Value-based decision-making with Owner involvement. 2. Faster Project launch. 3. Optimal design cadence. 4. Improved risk mitigation and allocation.