DBIA College of Fellows

Being a DBIA Fellow is an elite status that recognizes the achievements of the most accomplished Designated Design-Build Professionals. By meeting rigorous requirements and making notable contributions to DBIA and design-build in general, these professionals have proven to be the best of the best in the design-build industry and by honoring them with Fellow status, DBIA is celebrating their career achievements and dedication to promoting DBIA principles.

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DBIA Fellow status is limited to 2% of Designated Design-Build Professionals who are elected to Fellowship by a jury of their peers.

FELLOWSHIP REQUIREMENTS

• 10 years continuously holding DBIA certification; and
• 10 years of continuous membership in DBIA; and
• 10 years responsible charge of design-build experience gained while DBIA-certified; and
• nomination by an individual in an approved DBIA leadership position.

FELLOWSHIP BENEFITS

• DBIA Fellow™ title and membership in DBIA College of Fellows
• Induction Ceremony honoring Fellows at DBIA Annual Conference
• Fellowship medal and pin
• Framed certificate
• Industry announcements by DBIA
• Recognition on the DBIA website and DBIA e-publications

HOW TO BECOME A DBIA FELLOW

DBIA is accepting nominations for the 2025 Class of DBIA Fellows. Please review the Nominee Application Requirements prior to submitting a nomination. Nominations are due by July 7, 2025.

• Step 1: A Fellows Nomination is submitted by a design-build industry leader peer with ample time to allow approved nominees to complete their full nomination package by July 7, 2025
• Step 2: DBIA delivers Fellows Applications to qualified candidates
• Step 3: Candidates complete the Fellows Application ($300 application fee) by July 14, 2025
• Step 4: Candidates chosen as DBIA Fellows will be honored at DBIA’s National Conference & Expo in November

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