Teaming Agreements, the legal arrangement that covers the pre-award phase of project pursuits, are one of the most important, variable – and least understood – elements of the design-build process. Too many teams skip this important step or give it short shrift, jumping into the project pursuit phase without aligning on how their firms will work together, share risk, share stipends and costs and cope with project realities in a fair manner. A well-crafted Teaming Agreement can pave the way for a successful pursuit, efficient negotiation of the Subsequent Agreement and seamless project delivery. In this session, members of DBIA’s National Design Professionals’ Advisory and Engagement Committee will share their perspectives and recommendations about why and how to achieve effective Teaming Agreements. Each draws on decades of successful design-build experience and lessons learned while bringing a distinct perspective characteristic of their different role in the team. The panel will address the following key questions: 1. How is a Teaming Agreement going to help my firm achieve success? 2. What Teaming Agreement provisions are indispensable? 3. What are the risks of failing to negotiate a robust Teaming Agreement? 4. How does a Teaming Agreement facilitate efficient Subsequent Agreement negotiations?

The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D drawings have become a de facto standard for the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. These BIM models have proven to be very effective in communicating ideas early in the design process to optimize a facility’s performance and achieve consensus with an owner. However, there are few examples and limited standards for design-build projects, particularly for progressive design-build, on how contractors should best apply BIM during construction, and establish requirements for final BIM delivery to owners, that will provide efficiencies and cost savings for ongoing operations and maintenance. This webinar will discuss the practical applications for BIM through the design-build process, and considerations for contract documents, owner’s requirements, and final submittals that will support long term facility maintenance and asset management systems. The promise of BIM is for information developed during design to aid in building assembly modeling, or BAM, through the construction phase to enable efficient scheduling, contractor coordination, and cost control. Ultimately, if design-build is done right, the owner can leverage BIM and BAM for building operations optimization modeling, or BOOM, to support enterprise asset management that minimizes energy consumption, optimizes maintenance, and guides overall facility operations.

Discussion of FMI and DBIA's latest research into use of alternative delivery methods. Learning objectives: How design-build is utilized compared to other alternative delivery methods​ What projects are the right "fit" for design-build​ How design-build can be used to assist in addressing talent retention challenges​ What varying stakeholders perceive different methods of selection for design-build

Progressive Design-Build (PDB) has seen expanded use and interest across the country. PDB uses primarily a qualifications-based selection, followed by a process whereby the Owner then “progresses” toward a design and contract price with the team. In this Design-Build Delivers Webinar, we’ll examine DBIA’s new PDB Deeper Dive document and take a closer look at the key characteristics of this approach and how to determine if PDB is right for a project. • Discuss characteristics common to all variations of design-build that are drivers to PDB success. • Understand key considerations in determining if PDB is right for you and/or your project. • Gain an understanding of the Validation Phase, a key distinguishing factor of PDB. • Hear recommended practices that drive successful PDB outcomes.

The DBIA Progressive Design-Build Deeper Dive introduces a new phase in the progressive design-build project: the Validation Period. This webinar will provide insight into how all parties to the progressive design-build project use best practices to manage the risk of the project by aligning the parties’ expectations at the outset. Webinar participants will learn the intent of establishing the Validation Period and how to best incorporate the Validation Period into the contract. In addition, the panelists will provide a step by step analysis of how to successfully achieve early consensus and alignment on the project’s scope, cost, and schedule.

Progressive Design-Build allows for strong engagement with project owners and stakeholders throughout the design process. It is also important that the project team has a governance and decision-making structure and process to assure decisions are arrived at during the proper times and within established parameters which could include budget, schedule, quality and performance. An owner, architect and design-builder will share insights and lessons learned from two highly successful, national awarding winning, Progressive Design-Build projects.

The complexity of projects and how we engage to deliver them continues to increase. However, even as the Design-Build Done Right process has evolved and become more effective, our leadership capabilities have not kept pace. Leadership touches every aspect of project performance and teaming effectiveness, but it’s hard to shake the old command and control modes of engagement and it is keeping us from optimizing the full potential that Design-Build Done Right offers. A team cannot perform at a higher level than the consciousness of its leadership. In this webinar we will begin to explore how to raise the consciousness of our collective leadership as design-build professionals.

It is critical that all Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Best Practices and corresponding Implementing Techniques continue to reflect the current state of the Design-Build industry. In the fall of 2023, DBIA rolled out its updated Federal Sector Best Practices. This was accomplished through a workgroup within the DBIA Federal Committee composed of current and former senior executives with decades of experience leading Federal Agencies’ Design-Build programs. The workgroup solicited recommendations from Agencies throughout federal sector and from associations with members covering all disciplines (contracting professionals, builders, specialty subcontractors, professional architects and engineers, technical representatives, attorneys, etc.) involved in federal integrated design and construction. This Webinar will provide insight into some of the more significant updates to the Federal Sector Best Practices. Learning Outcomes: In this session you will learn: • The revisions to the prior DBIA Federal Sector Best Practices. • The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts that support these Best Practices. • The importance of leveraging the flexibility that is provided within the FAR to exercise initiative and sound business judgment. • The potential for business process innovation when following the Federal Sector Best Practices. • The techniques that will increase the probability of a successful Federal Design-Build Project.

As the use of design-build continues to grow, Owners are looking for design-build certified teams to deliver their projects. Practitioners are also looking for design-build certified team members. DBIA certification has never been more valuable than it is today. It’s no surprise that this increasing demand has led to rapid growth in the number of DBIA® and Assoc. DBIA® credential holders each year. Whether you are an existing DBIA credential holder or are considering getting certified, you don’t want to miss this Design-Build Delivers Webinar where you will learn about: • Results from a recent DBIA survey of current credential holders • The role DBIA credential holders play in delivering the nation’s most efficient projects • Upcoming changes to the design-build certification process and curriculum effective Fall 2024

Design-build in the water/wastewater market sector has seen significant growth and evolution in recent years. With this rapid change and growth, a revision and update to DBIA Best Practices in the water/wastewater market sector was merited. Join us for this informative webinar where we’ll explore the current status and work accomplished to date on the Water/Wastewater Best Practices updates and highlight core updates, with particular focus on their impact. While they are grounded in the Universal Best Practices introduced in 2023, they are tailored specifically for the water/wastewater market sector, addressing its unique intricacies and requirements.

Progressive Design-Build (PDB) has seen expanded use and interest across the country. PDB uses primarily a qualifications-based selection, followed by a process whereby the Owner then “progresses” toward a design and contract price with the team. In this Design-Build Delivers Webinar, we’ll examine DBIA’s new PDB Deeper Dive document and take a closer look at the key characteristics of this approach and how to determine if PDB is right for a project. • Discuss characteristics common to all variations of design-build that are drivers to PDB success. • Understand key considerations in determining if PDB is right for you and/or your project. • Gain an understanding of the Validation Phase, a key distinguishing factor of PDB. • Hear recommended practices that drive successful PDB outcomes.

Teaming Agreements, the legal arrangement that covers the pre-award phase of project pursuits, are one of the most important, variable – and least understood – elements of the design-build process. Too many teams skip this important step or give it short shrift, jumping into the project pursuit phase without aligning on how their firms will work together, share risk, share stipends and costs and cope with project realities in a fair manner. A well-crafted Teaming Agreement can pave the way for a successful pursuit, efficient negotiation of the Subsequent Agreement and seamless project delivery. In this session, members of DBIA’s National Design Professionals’ Advisory and Engagement Committee will share their perspectives and recommendations about why and how to achieve effective Teaming Agreements. Each draws on decades of successful design-build experience and lessons learned while bringing a distinct perspective characteristic of their different role in the team. The panel will address the following key questions: 1. How is a Teaming Agreement going to help my firm achieve success? 2. What Teaming Agreement provisions are indispensable? 3. What are the risks of failing to negotiate a robust Teaming Agreement? 4. How does a Teaming Agreement facilitate efficient Subsequent Agreement negotiations?

Progressive Design-Build allows for strong engagement with project owners and stakeholders throughout the design process. It is also important that the project team has a governance and decision-making structure and process to assure decisions are arrived at during the proper times and within established parameters which could include budget, schedule, quality and performance. An owner, architect and design-builder will share insights and lessons learned from two highly successful, national awarding winning, Progressive Design-Build projects.

The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D drawings have become a de facto standard for the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. These BIM models have proven to be very effective in communicating ideas early in the design process to optimize a facility’s performance and achieve consensus with an owner. However, there are few examples and limited standards for design-build projects, particularly for progressive design-build, on how contractors should best apply BIM during construction, and establish requirements for final BIM delivery to owners, that will provide efficiencies and cost savings for ongoing operations and maintenance. This webinar will discuss the practical applications for BIM through the design-build process, and considerations for contract documents, owner’s requirements, and final submittals that will support long term facility maintenance and asset management systems. The promise of BIM is for information developed during design to aid in building assembly modeling, or BAM, through the construction phase to enable efficient scheduling, contractor coordination, and cost control. Ultimately, if design-build is done right, the owner can leverage BIM and BAM for building operations optimization modeling, or BOOM, to support enterprise asset management that minimizes energy consumption, optimizes maintenance, and guides overall facility operations.

The complexity of projects and how we engage to deliver them continues to increase. However, even as the Design-Build Done Right process has evolved and become more effective, our leadership capabilities have not kept pace. Leadership touches every aspect of project performance and teaming effectiveness, but it’s hard to shake the old command and control modes of engagement and it is keeping us from optimizing the full potential that Design-Build Done Right offers. A team cannot perform at a higher level than the consciousness of its leadership. In this webinar we will begin to explore how to raise the consciousness of our collective leadership as design-build professionals.

Progressive Design-Build (PDB) has seen expanded use and interest across the country. PDB uses primarily a qualifications-based selection, followed by a process whereby the Owner then “progresses” toward a design and contract price with the team. In this Design-Build Delivers Webinar, we’ll examine DBIA’s new PDB Deeper Dive document and take a closer look at the key characteristics of this approach and how to determine if PDB is right for a project. • Discuss characteristics common to all variations of design-build that are drivers to PDB success. • Understand key considerations in determining if PDB is right for you and/or your project. • Gain an understanding of the Validation Phase, a key distinguishing factor of PDB. • Hear recommended practices that drive successful PDB outcomes.

Teaming Agreements, the legal arrangement that covers the pre-award phase of project pursuits, are one of the most important, variable – and least understood – elements of the design-build process. Too many teams skip this important step or give it short shrift, jumping into the project pursuit phase without aligning on how their firms will work together, share risk, share stipends and costs and cope with project realities in a fair manner. A well-crafted Teaming Agreement can pave the way for a successful pursuit, efficient negotiation of the Subsequent Agreement and seamless project delivery. In this session, members of DBIA’s National Design Professionals’ Advisory and Engagement Committee will share their perspectives and recommendations about why and how to achieve effective Teaming Agreements. Each draws on decades of successful design-build experience and lessons learned while bringing a distinct perspective characteristic of their different role in the team. The panel will address the following key questions: 1. How is a Teaming Agreement going to help my firm achieve success? 2. What Teaming Agreement provisions are indispensable? 3. What are the risks of failing to negotiate a robust Teaming Agreement? 4. How does a Teaming Agreement facilitate efficient Subsequent Agreement negotiations?

Progressive Design-Build allows for strong engagement with project owners and stakeholders throughout the design process. It is also important that the project team has a governance and decision-making structure and process to assure decisions are arrived at during the proper times and within established parameters which could include budget, schedule, quality and performance. An owner, architect and design-builder will share insights and lessons learned from two highly successful, national awarding winning, Progressive Design-Build projects.

The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D drawings have become a de facto standard for the design of water and wastewater treatment facilities. These BIM models have proven to be very effective in communicating ideas early in the design process to optimize a facility’s performance and achieve consensus with an owner. However, there are few examples and limited standards for design-build projects, particularly for progressive design-build, on how contractors should best apply BIM during construction, and establish requirements for final BIM delivery to owners, that will provide efficiencies and cost savings for ongoing operations and maintenance. This webinar will discuss the practical applications for BIM through the design-build process, and considerations for contract documents, owner’s requirements, and final submittals that will support long term facility maintenance and asset management systems. The promise of BIM is for information developed during design to aid in building assembly modeling, or BAM, through the construction phase to enable efficient scheduling, contractor coordination, and cost control. Ultimately, if design-build is done right, the owner can leverage BIM and BAM for building operations optimization modeling, or BOOM, to support enterprise asset management that minimizes energy consumption, optimizes maintenance, and guides overall facility operations.

The complexity of projects and how we engage to deliver them continues to increase. However, even as the Design-Build Done Right process has evolved and become more effective, our leadership capabilities have not kept pace. Leadership touches every aspect of project performance and teaming effectiveness, but it’s hard to shake the old command and control modes of engagement and it is keeping us from optimizing the full potential that Design-Build Done Right offers. A team cannot perform at a higher level than the consciousness of its leadership. In this webinar we will begin to explore how to raise the consciousness of our collective leadership as design-build professionals.

The DBIA Progressive Design-Build Deeper Dive introduces a new phase in the progressive design-build project: the Validation Period. This webinar will provide insight into how all parties to the progressive design-build project use best practices to manage the risk of the project by aligning the parties’ expectations at the outset. Webinar participants will learn the intent of establishing the Validation Period and how to best incorporate the Validation Period into the contract. In addition, the panelists will provide a step by step analysis of how to successfully achieve early consensus and alignment on the project’s scope, cost, and schedule.

Discussion of FMI and DBIA's latest research into use of alternative delivery methods. Learning objectives: How design-build is utilized compared to other alternative delivery methods​ What projects are the right "fit" for design-build​ How design-build can be used to assist in addressing talent retention challenges​ What varying stakeholders perceive different methods of selection for design-build

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 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®.

Once considered “an alternative form of project delivery,” Design-Build is now the fastest growing and most commonly used project delivery system. Nearly half of all design and construction projects in the U.S. are being delivered using some form of Design-Build. One reason for the popularity of Design-Build, including Progressive Design-Build (PDB), is the flexibility it offers as to how Design-Build services are procured and provided. While this flexibility is primarily a consideration of procurement methods and contract format, Design-Build project delivery remains the constant common denominator among the most prominent variations of its implementation. In this Design-Build Delivers Webinar, we’ll first overview the most common project delivery systems – Design/Bid/Build (DBB), Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) and Design-Build – and highlight differences between performance and prescriptive specs. We’ll then take a deeper dive into the basics of PDB, which uses primarily a qualifications-based selection, followed by a process whereby the Owner then “progresses” toward a design and contract price with the team.

CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2026 In this insightful parody of the classic TV show "The Dating Game," we'll be flipping the script and bringing together our eligible design-builder as the "bachelor" and three unique Owners as the eager contestants. Through a series of engaging rounds, both sides will have the chance to showcase their perspective, preferences, and priorities in an effort to foster greater understanding and collaboration between these two critical stakeholders. Don’t miss out on the fun, we’ll be taking live audience questions as we work to create the perfect match.