You Don't Know What You Don't Know: Design-Build in the Federal Acquisition Regulation

Only available as part of a package

Design-build is not new, but it is new to some. Further, those who have used design-build may not fully realize the flexibility the Federal Acquisition Regulation actually allows. This session will be a deep dive into the FAR Subpart 36.3 - Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures - with a focus on the unique flexibility it offers. This session will explicitly tie Design-Build Done Right™ Best Practices with the relevant sections of the FAR and delve into other tools available to Federal agencies that, taken together, unlock the innovation and collaboration inherent in successful design-build projects. Further, the session will supply real-world examples of the FAR in action on design-build projects across a variety of Federal agencies.

Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will learn about reforms in DOD’s Military Construction procurement.
2. Attendees will learn how design-build best practices fit into the FAR
3. Attendees will learn of other tools available to Federal agencies beyond the FAR that unlock the advantages of design-build
4. Attendees will learn about real-world examples of design-build delivered in compliance with the FAR.

Craig H. Unger, FDBIA

Principal

Unger Security Solutions, LLC

Craig Unger is Principal and CEO of Unger Security Solutions, LLC, providing consulting services for acquisition management; project delivery; and advisory services for the security and detention environment. Mr. Unger founded the business upon his retirement from the federal government in 2003.

Mr. Unger was appointed by the Attorney General of the United States in August 2001, to serve as the Justice Department's Federal Detention Trustee. As a career civil servant with over 26 years of service, Mr. Unger achieved the highest leadership role (Senior Executive Service) before retiring as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer with the Justice Department.

Additionally, Mr. Unger served as President of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA 2003 – 2004) and is regarded as a leader of the integrated project delivery design-build movement in the public sector.

Mr. Unger has an extensive background in various alternative disputes resolution (ADR) techniques to include Facilitating numerous Partnering Workshops, Mediation Services, and a former member of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority Disputes Resolution Board.

Mr. Unger is a nationally recognized lecturer throughout the industry and has authored numerous articles and publications, including US Congressional reports and testimony. He received a BA in Accounting from Bloomsburg University; a MBA from West Virginia University; and attended Harvard University for post graduate work. He is also a Veteran of the US Marine Corps.

Craig is also the winner of DBIA’s Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honor DBIA bestows.