DBIA National – 2023 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference

The Nation's Only Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Event With four tracks of education and General Sessions designed to motivate and inspire, the 2023 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference offers the nation’s best design-build resources and networking opportunities for the transportation and aviation sector. Join us in Seattle from March 13-15, 2023!

2023 Design-Build Transportation and Aviation Conference Tracks

• TRACK 1 - Living Life in the Fast Lane: A Guide to Avoiding Project Potholes and Managing Risk Managing risk and avoiding project potholes are core to design-build’s record as a delivery method for supporting, achieving or exceeding budget, schedule and quality goals. Although managing risk and avoiding challenges are not new, they have become more important with the volatility of the current market. With this track, you can check your worries at the door because we have you covered. Arm yourself with the tools, resources and information you need to put project challenges in the backseat.
• TRACK 2 - The Sky’s the Limit: Tools, Tips and Techniques to Optimize Design-Build From procurement to close-out, industry experts are exploring creative avenues to further optimize design-build project delivery. This track will explore case studies and offer relevant tools and resources to help you understand how to leverage mechanisms like bundling to ensure project success, regardless of the economic climate. Join us as we dig into some of the ways in which innovative tools and techniques can help you achieve project success.
• TRACK 3 - PROGRESSive As the use of design-build continues to grow, so does the flexibility in ways to procure design-build services. Progressive Design Build (PDB) is an approach that is becoming increasingly popular in all sectors, including transportation and aviation. This track will examine some of the nuances of PDB and include case studies demonstrating how it can be used to help manage uncertainty in the current market. Whether you’re new to PDB or are experienced, this track will leave you feeling prepared and excited to leverage PDB on your next project.
• TRACK 4 - The Need for Speed: Tools, Tips and Techniques to Accelerate Your Project and Team Success They say necessity is the mother of invention. This track will explore the unique and exciting ways in which recent industry challenges have supported innovation and how you can adapt these innovative practices to enhance your project and team success. This track is perfect for attendees looking for new and innovative tools, tips and techniques to incorporate into your practice.