Industry Partner Membership

With the continued growth and evolution of the design-build industry, it’s more important than ever to have engaged members with a collective voice demonstrating that design-build is not a passing trend, but a proven, long-term approach that benefits project outcomes and strengthens teams. DBIA is excited to extend member benefits to all of our Industry Partners’ employees at no additional charge. That means your organization’s entire team can benefit from DBIA’s valuable resources!

We encourage you to take full advantage of this benefit, including expanding your membership roster beyond key decision-makers and leaders to also include professionals in areas like BIM/VDC or young professionals who are shaping the future of our industry.

Membership dues vary based on the size and type of organization (from $500 annually for small public/private firms up to $10,000 for at-risk firms generating $300 million in revenue).

Types of Industry Partner Memberships:

AE/EA FIRMS

Defined as a firm that is solely one of the following:

• Architecture/engineering (A/E)
• Engineering/architecture (E/A)
• Engineering only
• Architecture only

AT-RISK FIRMS

Defined as the firm that is taking the financial risk and manages the contract for the project. Examples include:

• Construction Management Firm
• Design-Build Firm (a fully integrated in-house team)
• General Contracting Firm

PROFESSIONAL FIRMS

Defined as the firm that provided solely professional services for the project/client. Examples include:

• Consulting Firm
• Law Firm
• Marketing/Business Development Firm
• Technology/Software Firm

PUBLIC/PRIVATE OWNER FIRMS

Owners decide what gets built, when it gets built and how it gets built. They are the organizations (or employees) that control the design and construction processes. This does NOT include firms and/or people that provide design and construction services such as contractors, A/E firms, architects, etc. Examples of Public/Private Owner Firms are:

• Real Estate Developer
• Private Facility Owner
• Academic Institution
• Government Agency (Federal, Local/City, State, Military)

SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER FIRMS

Defined as an organization that provides specialty services to a project. Examples include:

• Electrical Contractor
• Manufacturer/Supplier
• Mechanical Contractor
• Plumbing Contractor

UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (UBEs)

A UBE includes any of the following businesses (name of certifying agency required for UBE membership): 

• Small
• Disadvantaged
• Minority-owned
• Women-owned
• Veteran-owned

Benefits of IP Membership include:

• Unlimited number of employees included on membership rosters that also receive the benefits below
• Discounts on DBIA Design-Build Certification Workshops to become a DBIA® or Assoc. DBIA® designated professional
• Discounts on all DBIA educational programs and conferences 
• Discounts on DBIA contract documents, forms and books through the online Bookstore
• Discounts on DBIA advertising and CareerSpot job postings
• Membership in your local DBIA Region
• DBIA Industry Match profile
• Access to DBIA Membership Directory
• Networking opportunities with DBIA members, from industry leaders to Owners
• Opportunities to volunteer for one of our national committees shaping our industry’s future
• Subscription to industry news and insights in our weekly Insight e-newsletter
• Complimentary access to all chapters of the Design-Build Manual of Practice
• Use of DBIA Member logo on marketing materials and website

Join in 3 Easy Steps:

1. Create a DBIA Customer account or sign in at the top right-hand corner of the web page

2. Under your profile, select the appropriate Individual or Industry Partner membership category

3. Complete the form

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DBIA membership is non-refundable and is renewed annually. Dues are tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses under IRS Tax Code Section 162(3) except for that portion allocable to “lobbying” under Public Law #103-66. (DBIA estimates that 97% of your dues payment is deductible and 3% non-deductible.)