DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop - August 17-19 (Dallas, TX)
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Earn Your DBIA® or Associate DBIA® Certification!
Time & Location
August 17-19, 2026 at The Beck Group – Dallas
About the Event
Ready to elevate your Design-Build expertise and strengthen your competitive position?
Join DBIA for an intensive three-day, in-person Certification Workshop. This immersive program includes the three core courses required for DBIA Certification, access to the Code of Conduct webinar, exam prep resources, and one exam sitting fee — everything you need to move confidently toward certification.
Why Attend?
Certified DBIA professionals lead projects differently. They make the mental shift necessary to fully leverage the power of integrated Design-Build delivery and apply DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right® Best Practices to achieve exceptional outcomes.
This workshop qualifies for 8 CEHs approved by AIA and DBIA and is ideal for:
Design-Build Practitioners looking to enhance team qualifications and improve competitiveness in pursuit of Design-Build projects
Owners seeking to become “Owners of Choice,” with staff trained in Design-Build and focused on attracting top Design-Build teams
What’s Included
Three DBIA core certification courses (in person)
DBIA Code of Conduct Webinar (pre-workshop – required)
Exam Preparation Webinar (post-workshop access)
Certification application
One exam sitting fee
8 Continuing Education Hours (AIA & DBIA approved)
We strongly recommend completing the Code of Conduct webinar prior to attending the in-person workshop.
Workshop Agenda
Pre-Workshop (Online)
DBIA Code of Conduct Webinar
Required prior to attending the in-person course.
Day 1: Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success
Principles of Design-Build Delivery & Procurement
Understand how Owners make project delivery decisions, develop effective performance requirements, and procure exceptional Design-Build teams.
You will learn to:
Understand project acquisition strategies
Describe and differentiate project delivery approaches
Explain approaches to Design-Build delivery
Understand Owner performance-based requirements
Recognize the goals of a Design-Build pursuit
Embrace the collaborative mindset required for success
Day 2: Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes
Post-Award: Executing the Delivery of Design-Build Projects
A successful transition from procurement to execution depends on integration, communication, and a shared culture of success.
You will learn to:
Understand how Design-Build execution differs from other delivery methods
Navigate “design after award” processes
Manage design, cost trends, constructability, and quality
Understand commissioning and closeout nuances
Lead through collaboration and partnership
Day 3: Contracts & Risk Management
Strategically manage the legal and contractual principles that shape Design-Build success.
You will learn to:
Compare legal and risk management principles
Understand liability issues in traditional vs. Design-Build delivery
Explain the unique legal aspects of Design-Build teams
Identify key contract issues
Understand insurance and bonding fundamentals
Post-Workshop (Online)
Exam Preparation Webinar
Reinforce key concepts and prepare confidently for your certification exam.
Take the Next Step
Certification demonstrates your commitment to excellence in Design-Build delivery and positions you as a leader in collaborative project success.
Questions?
For any inquiries, please reach out to Education@dbia.org.
