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.