DBIA’s new online Designated Design-Build Professionals® Certification Directory is now available and it’s designed to help you make connections that count. This powerful resource will more easily connect Owners, industry firms and teams with the nation’s leading certified design-build professionals.
With design-build the fastest-growing and most utilized project delivery method in the U.S., Owners are increasingly seeking teams that understand what it means to deliver Design-Build Done Right®. Now, finding those professionals is easier than ever. This new directory allows users to search for DBIA®, Associate DBIA® and Fellows™ credential holders by name, location, firm and certification type.
Why is this such a big deal? DBIA certification is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates expertise in design-build best practices, verified professional experience and a commitment to collaborative project delivery.
A growing number of certified professionals are public and private Owners who have embraced Design-Build Done Right®. These Owner organizations create the culture for collaboration, transparency and efficiency from the very start to optimize team and project success.
For industry professionals, certification is a mark of distinction that sets you apart in a competitive marketplace and demonstrates to Owners that you have the skills and knowledge to deliver successful design-build projects.
Many RFQs now award points or preference to teams with DBIA-certified professionals on board.
In a DBIA survey of credential holders:
- 64% reported seeing DBIA certification directly referenced in solicitations.
- 55% said certification played a role in winning proposals.
- 70% pursued certification due to employer or Owner expectations.
“This new resource is an invaluable tool for public and private Owners as they prepare RFQs and seek out professionals with proven expertise in design-build project delivery,” said Jeffrey Gagné, PE, FDBIA, Chair of DBIA’s Certification Board and Vice President, Delivery Officer and Design-Build Principal at HNTB.
To earn the Designated Design-Build Professional® credential, individuals must complete rigorous coursework, meet experience requirements and pass a comprehensive certification exam.
The directory is more than a search tool, it’s a showcase. For Owners, it’s a way to visibly demonstrate a commitment to Design-Build Done Right®, helping attract the most highly qualified teams to their solicitations. For industry professionals, it’s an opportunity to stand out to Owners actively seeking partners who bring proven design-build expertise to the table.
Ready to explore the new directory or take the first step toward becoming certified yourself? Visit dbia.org/certification today and tap into the power of DBIA certification.
