DBIA NYC Metro Region Owners' Forum - OWNERS ONLY (November 3, 2025)

Registration Closed

This Owners' Forum is for Qualifying Owners only. Please limit the number of attendees per agency or organization to 3 individuals.

Hosted at the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) by DBIA, this exclusive gathering provides a candid, peer-to-peer forum for public and private Owners in New York and New Jersey to share experiences, build connections and explore emerging best practices in design-build.

Key topics will include the advent of Progressive Design-Build in New York City, strategies for addressing common claims and project challenges, and approaches to effective design-builder oversight that balance accountability with collaboration.

Modeled after DBIA’s nationally recognized Owners Forums, this event emphasizes open dialogue, practical insights, and networking opportunities. Whether you are launching a new program or managing established design-build projects, you’ll gain actionable takeaways and strengthen your professional network.

Join your peers for this important conversation and help shape the future of design-build in the New York Metro region.

Compare design-build delivery models with a focus on Progressive Design-Build, and evaluate how this approach is being introduced and implemented across New York City agencies.
Identify common sources of claims and challenges (“claims and pains”) in design-build projects and discuss strategies to mitigate risk and resolve disputes effectively.
Examine best practices for owner oversight of design-build teams, ensuring accountability while fostering collaboration and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.
Strengthen peer-to-peer connections among public and private owners in the NY Metro region, building a network for shared learning, resource exchange, and future collaboration in advancing design-build practices.

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