DBIA NYC Metro: Bridging Documents in Design-Build: Risks and Rewards (June 2, 2026)

Includes a Live In-Person Event on 06/02/2026 at 6:00 PM (EDT)

  • Register
    • Non-member Practitioner - $75
    • Practitioner Member - $65
    • Student Member - $25
    • Owner Member - $25
    • Academia Member - $25
    • Industry Partner Academia Member - $25
    • Industry Partner Practitioner Member - $65
    • Industry Partner Owner Member - $25
    • NextGen/Young Professional - $25
    • NextGen/Young Professional – Practitioner - $50
    • Underutilized Business Enterprise (UBE) - $50

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join the DBIA NYC Metro Region for a dynamic panel discussion examining the critical role of bridging documents in project delivery. Featuring a diverse group of experts from the public and private sectors, this session explores how the decision to utilize bridging documents involves a complex balance of risk, control, and innovation. Panelists will share insights from the owner, designer, and contractor perspectives on how to navigate the “Spearin” doctrine, ensure competitive bidding, and determine when to transition to performance-based requirements to avoid stifling team creativity.

AGENDA

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Arrive, Check-in, and networking

6:00pm – 8:00pm: Panel Discussion

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Walk-in registrations will not be permitted in this building. All attendees MUST register by 12:00PM on June 1st.

No exceptions will be made.

Andrew Daley, RA, DBIA, ENV SP

Andrew Daley, RA, DBIA, ENV SP

Technical Director for the Alternative Delivery Program

New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC)

Technical Director for the Alternative Delivery Program at the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) working on both Public Buildings and Infrastructure projects. He is a licensed architect with over 15 years of experience with a diverse background of past roles in the private sector. Most notably, Andrew was a Project Director at SHoP Architects for 7 years leading teams that designed multiple US embassies worldwide as well as tackling strategic initiatives for the Department of State, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.

Ruth Burney, PE, Assoc DBIA

Ruth Burney, PE, Assoc DBIA

Design-Build Program Manager

NYC DEP Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction

Ruth serves as the Design-Build Program Manager for the NYC DEP Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction. She is responsible for the delivery of the newly created Design-Build Program and for leading change through collaboration within NYC DEP. She has over 15 years’ experience designing and managing various water and wastewater infrastructure projects, of which 10 years were spent working on various alternative delivery projects in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic prior to joining NYC DEP.

Isaac Pitre, P. Eng., PMP, DBIA

Isaac Pitre, P. Eng., PMP, DBIA

Division Manager

STRUCTURAL

Isaac Pitre, P. Eng., PMP, DBIA, is Division Manager at STRUCTURAL, specializing in concrete restoration projects of small and large scale. He has successfully delivered bid-build & design-build work across both United-States & Canada, and is known for fostering high-performing, cross-functional teams. Isaac believes diverse perspectives are essential to delivering better project outcomes and actively works to cultivate them.

Vincent Rubino, PE, ENV SP

Vincent Rubino, PE, ENV SP

Vice President - Wastewater Treatment Practice Lead

Wade Trim

Vincent brings over 4 decades of experience working on large urban wastewater, wet weather control, and other engineering projects. Extensive experience in strategic planning, project development, quality assurance and quality control. Maintains a wealth of design and construction management knowledge with significant experience improving large municipal systems. Led several NYC upgrades > $100M.

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Live In-Person Event
06/02/2026 at 6:00 PM (EDT)   |  120 minutes
06/02/2026 at 6:00 PM (EDT)   |  120 minutes
Certificate
2.00 CEH credits  |  Certificate available
2.00 CEH credits  |  Certificate available This event will be a moderated discussion panel focused on exploring the next generation of lump sum design-build delivery by uniting experts in estimating, design, project leadership, and advanced technology. This panel discussion will examine how teams structure pricing responsibilities, maintain budgets throughout design, leverage collaborative tactics, and apply new AI-driven tools — while forecasting the innovations that will shape the future of design-build practice in New York City. The panel discussion will be followed by 45 minutes to an hour for networking

Pricing Structure

Members: $65

Non-Members: $75

Owners, Young Professionals, & Students: $20

Arup

140 Broadway

19th Floor

New York, NY