NEWS & UPDATES

The Charles Pankow Foundation, the ACEC Research Institute, the Design-Build Institute of America, and the University of Colorado Boulder are conducting research to evaluate how variations of Progressive Design-Build (PDB) address risks and challenges for design/construction teams. Your feedback will help shape best practices in design-build project delivery. You are invited to contribute to recently completed progressive design-build projects through the questionnaire.

DBIA is excited to launch the new online Designated Design-Build Professionals® Certification Directory, connecting Owners, industry firms and teams with the nation’s top DBIA®, Associate DBIA® and Fellow™ credential holders.

There's Still Time to Reserve Your Spot for the Aug 20–21, 2025 Federal Sector Industry Days! Advance Registration Closes Thursday, Aug 14.

Discover top opportunities for university students at the 2025 DBIA National Conference in Las Vegas. Volunteer for free registration, gain real-world experience, and build your network. Plus, the Student/Fellow Shadow Program offers direct access to industry leaders and job opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to jumpstart your design-build career this November.

The Design-Build Conference & Expo is the largest design-build event in the nation. In addition to the largest number of education tracks, we also honor the nation’s best design-build projects, teams and individuals at our annual awards night celebration. It’s a jam-packed three-day session that leaves everyone energized and equipped to deliver the best design-build projects possible. Register by September 1, 2025 to take advantage of discounted early registration rates.

DBIA’s Mentorship Program connects certified design-build professionals with students and industry peers to foster career growth, leadership, and collaboration. Mentors provide guidance and support, while mentees gain valuable insights and connections within the AEC industry. Whether you're looking to share your expertise or grow professionally, the program helps build stronger networks and shape the future of design-build.

Do you know someone driving real change in the design-build industry? DBIA is now accepting nominations for our highest individual honors: the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Leadership Awards. These honors recognize extraordinary contributions to the success of design-build, whether through a lifetime of service or standout leadership in key roles across the industry. Submissions must be received by Thursday, July 31, by 6:00 p.m. ET to be consi

DBIA is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Class of DBIA Fellows. Elevation to DBIA's College of Fellows program celebrates the extraordinary achievements of our most accomplished Designated Design-Build Professionals®. DBIA Fellows have a proven track record of promoting DBIA best practices principles throughout their design-build careers. Nominations close on July 7, 2025.

DBIA is excited to announce the launch of a new online certification renewal platform designed to make the renewal process simpler,...

Nominate Members for DBIA's 2026 National Board of Directors now through May 5, 2025.

DBIA is headed to Las Vegas this November and is looking for design-build professionals to contribute to the conference programming ....

DBIA releases two key resources: a 2025 State Statute Report on design-build laws and a Data Sourcebook with insights from FMI's 2024 study.

Each year, DBIA's awards honor the best of the best in design-build project delivery. Submissions are due Friday, May 30.

Submit proposals for the 2025 Federal Design-Build Symposium by Feb 21. Join us in Reston, VA on Aug 20-21.

FMI released an updated Study projecting design-build will account for over 47% of U.S. construction spending by 2028. Free download.

Get a head start and take advantage of the discounted rates and make plans to attend!

A guide to state design-build laws + advocacy tools to pass design-build laws that codify DBIA best practices.

DBIA members in good standing are invited to apply for a DBIA committee position for the 2025–2027 cycle. Apply before December 6!

The Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference takes place March 17-19 and the Water/Wastewater Conference follows March 19-21.

DBIA's Industry Partner (IP) members can now enjoy unlimited roster slots!