Become a Member 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
Questions?
Contact the DBIA Membership department at membership@dbia.org or (202) 682-0110.
As a student, you represent the future of design-build. Become a DBIA member and you’ll enjoy real-world teamwork, collaboration and integration, which are the cornerstones of design-build project delivery.
DBIA’s student membership is for individuals who study full-time (12 or more credit hours) at an accredited college or university.
Membership for students is $45 annually.
Benefits include:
- Discounts on all DBIA educational programs, conferences and publications
- Discounts on coursework toward earning and maintaining the Designated Design-Build Professional credentials
- Membership in your local DBIA Region
- Networking opportunities with DBIA members, from industry leaders to Owners
- Discounts or free resources through the DBIA online Bookstore
- Subscription to industry news and insights in our weekly Insight e-newsletter
- Access to DBIA Membership Directory
- Complimentary access to all chapters of the Design-Build Manual of Practice
DBIA offers several student engagement opportunities:
Student Chapters
Students are encouraged to join or establish a local student chapter at their school. Student Chapters help facilitate working closely with DBIA national and regions to gain a competitive advantage and foster interdisciplinary education within the university. Members of a Student Chapter are automatically members of DBIA National for free.
Learn MoreNational Student Competition
Gain first-hand experience with the power of Design-Build Done Right®. Compete in a multi-phase process (RFQ, RFP and in-person presentation) and be evaluated by a diverse jury of design-build experts. This program challenges collaboration, innovation and teaming skills and is the only competition rooted in design-build best practices.
Learn MoreCareerSpot Job Board
Through DBIA’s CareerSpot, you can post your resume for free or search for job openings or internships. Other services offered through CareerSpot’s Career Center include resume writing assistance and critiques.
Visit CareerSpotDBIA Mentoring Program
DBIA’s Mentoring Program cultivates meaningful mentorship opportunities for members of DBIA – both Owners and industry practitioners. Through engagement with experienced DBIA certified professionals, the mentoring relationship will provide support and guidance to mentees as they navigate their careers, explore new career paths, and consider unique design-build opportunities in various fields, market sectors and/or regions.
Learn MoreDesign-Build Curriculum for Students
DBIA works with universities and colleges to incorporate DBIA’s core curriculum into their academic programming, helping students receive design-build education and prepare them to be DBIA Design-Build Certified Professionals upon graduation. For more information on how to get into your university program, contact our education department.
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