CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

Design-build is no longer “alternative,” but instead a mainstream delivery method that continues to grow in popularity. With continued growth expected, DBIA must remain at the forefront of trends, challenges and opportunities that drive both the evolution of our organization, and the industry at large.   This years’ Practitioners Forum will take an up close and personal look at DBIA’s highest priority initiatives.  Topics include key considerations for the expanded use and interest of Progressive Design-Build, perspectives from the A/E community on design-build challenges, understanding the importance of early trade partner involvement, technology to drive efficiency and outcomes, design management in design-build, and much more. Don't miss your opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Design-Build Done Right®. Moderator: Philip J. Sheridan, PE, FDBIA, Senior Vice President, Clark Construction Group, LLC  (DBIA National Board Member)Panelists:  2023 DBIA National Board Chair - Deborah A. Sheehan, ACHE, EDAC, LEED AP, DBIA, Healthcare Core Market Strategy   Leader, DPR ConstructionDBIA National Immediate Past Chair - Steve M. Grauer, DBIA, Vice President/Western District Manager, Hensel Phelps DBIA National Board Vice Chair - Dana A. Pomeroy, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA, Vice President / National Director of Design-Build, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company DBIA National Board Member – Virginia McAllister, DBIA, RA, LEED AP, NCARB, NCIDQCEO, Iron Horse Architects

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

With more than 30 years of experience in successful design-build, one thing is evident: It takes a TEAM. That team includes the Owner, architects and engineers, contractor and, most critically, our trade partners. This presentation will focus on lessons learned over the last 30 years on Design-Build projects and how integrating our trade partners into the process was key to the success of many of these projects, enhancing our ability to achieve the Owner's vision for design excellence. Several DBIA award-winning case studies will be presented, including those listed below. The panel will include key trade partners that have participated in this journey over the last 30 years. In the conversation, there will be several case studies highlighted showcasing successful trade partner engagement, including the 2015 DBIA Project of the Year Grogan & Dove Federal Building. Trade Partner Engagement: The concept of achieving Design Excellence through Design-Build, with discussions on understanding the project goals, building the right team, and executing the right strategies in procurement, contract and project execution. Understanding the theory and executing is critical to successful project realization.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

The UCI Medical Center – Irvine's specialty Hospital, Ambulatory Care Center (ACC), Central Plant and parking structure project is successfully on track via a rapid 56-month Progressive Design-Build process toward completion of the first "all-electric" hospital in the world. While delivering the innovative clinical programs needed for the prestigious academic medical, teaching and research institution, the project harmoniously melds a unique destination patient experience with innovative energy efficiency, solar control and carbon-free building operations.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

This session will provide insights into: The project's scope, history and current status; overcoming the loss of a major D/B contractor partner; procurement and transition challenges between the previous and current teams (transition material and partial construction and OSF project undertaken by MTA); challenges of a P3 on such a large scale; team composition; how the operator is involved during the design and construction phase; community interaction and involvement; challenges with systems integration, i.e., traffic and train control. [Final content subject to Owner approval]

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

Virginia Tech's (VT) Creativity and Innovation District Living-Learning Community aligns facilities, resources, tools and technologies to create a holistic environment that encourages residents to collaborate in uncommon ways. To bring this ambitious vision to fruition, VT sought a delivery process that bridged disciplines to leverage both quality and innovation. This case study explores the risks and rewards of criteria-based Design-Build delivery, the process for maximizing the value of this delivery method, and strategies for realizing efficient outcomes. The team will provide strategies to help others achieve successful Design-Build delivery, including defining selection criteria that match project goals, creating an RFP that motivates qualified firms to participate, building a collaborative and integrated team structure for optimal results, engaging multiple stakeholders, and using Design-Build to deliver top-notch construction quality and value. Virginia Tech's CID Living-Learning Community is an excellent example of how criteria-based Design-Build delivery can successfully bring a complex and innovative project to life. The project's recognition as both "Project of the Year" and "Excellence in Architecture" by DBIA MidAtlantic is a testament to the effectiveness of this approach. The presenters hope to inspire more collaborative, integrated teams to push the boundaries of what's possible in the built environment.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

Why should a federal agency use an Owner Advisor for design-build projects? What role do they play and why does it matter to you? This session will explore the critical role an Owner Advisor plays on design-build projects. We'll explore what an Owner Advisor is, the value they bring to design-build projects and how an Owner Advisor interacts with the design-build team. If you are working on Design-Build projects, this session is for you!

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

The AEC industry is evolving at a faster pace than ever before, and DBIA understands the importance of forging mutually beneficial relationships with other leading industry organizations to foster continuous improvement through collaboration. With a diverse membership comprised of general and specialty contractors, architects/engineers, academia and Owners, DBIA values the diverse views and perspectives of allied organizations, many of which include DBIA members on their rosters. Join DBIA and leaders from leading industry associations to discuss trends, issues, and concerns of importance to us all, and begin the process of brainstorming solutions – together.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

As Design-Build procurement expands across the country, Owners making the decision to use Progressive Design-Build (PDB) or Stipulated Sum Design-Build (SSDB) must understand how to attract the BEST teams to their projects and HOW to interact with them after the WIN. This presentation will cover best practices for Owners new to Design-Build and for Owners who want to improve their performance and get the most qualified teams. In addition to improvement, this will help Owners who see fewer qualified teams respond to their RFQs. A well-run procurement process, fair and transparent scoring, deliverables that match the stipend, and first steps in communication after the win are four key components to attracting experienced teams. We'll also review what you can do BEFORE the RFQ is out to inform teams about your project and answer critical questions so only qualified teams answer. Owners invest a lot of time and money in a Design-Build selection process – as do builders and architects who participate – let's do it well. Owners will learn how to run successful procurements and get the best team to respond to their RFPs. Builders and Architects new to Design-Build will get pointers on what RFQs & RFPs to avoid.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2025

The continuously evolving landscape of attacks in the U.S. (explosions, mass shootings, mob-style attacks, vehicle rammings, drone attacks, etc.) have resulted in an expanded array of security design requirements for federal and infrastructure projects. Before, managing the risk of incorporating security requirements in Design-Build projects was a challenge. Now, with new requirements that are not yet well defined, the challenge has heightened. Past experience has shown that requiring projects to incorporate security requirements that cannot be widely distributed can cause gaps in cost proposals, misunderstandings regarding interpretations of the requirements, and inefficiencies in implementation into the overall project design. These are all risks to a project that can be reduced by implementing a different approach to solicitation documents and costing for the security portion of projects. The beauty of Design-Build is that all the players are at the table, with a collaborative mindset, to ensure threat mitigation measures while balancing design excellence (avoiding the prison look), budget, constructability schedule and availability of materials/products/equipment. When all that is addressed with early engagement of stakeholders during procurement and design, the level of confidence with saving lives through smart comprehensive security design will be elevated and the risks can be significantly reduced.