Want access to the gold-standard in design-build education? You’ve come to the right place. DBIA’s in-person education programs offer the best design-build coursework in a location near you.
Individual Courses
BIM Execution Planning for Design-Build
This course focuses on execution planning for Building Information Modeling (BIM). Different use cases for implementing BIM will be discussed (e.g., authoring the design, cost estimating and 4D modeling), but the course will not focus on how to create any specific model. In other words, this will not be a computer modeling course, but instead focuses on what model content should be developed and shared throughout the project lifecycle, as well as focusing on the process for managing the information flow. (8 CEUs)
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- Understand the impact of implementing BIM on a design-build project, with a focus on the synergies of design-build and BIM
- Understand the value of implementing a structured, standard procedure for planning BIM implementation on a project using a collaborative approach
- Implement the four-step BIM Project Execution Planning procedure on your next project
- Understand best practices for successfully implementing BIM on a design-build project
- Assist an owner in the development of BIM needs on your next project
Conceptual Estimating
One of the hallmarks of design-build project delivery is early knowledge of costs. This course introduces the fundamentals of conceptual estimating and how to go about assessing risk and calculating costs before design is complete. (6 CEUs)
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- Describe the role of the estimator in design-build
- Describe the various influences affecting building costs
- Describe the various types of estimates
- Describe how estimates are organized using standard estimating formats
- Explain how to use an estimating manual
- Describe how unit prices are developed; explain the fundamental concepts of value engineering
- Explain how to manage and control costs throughout the design process
- Describe the various checks and balances needed to ensure the reliability of the estimate
Design Management Fundamentals
Effective integration of the distinctly different design and construction processes is a critical management responsibility for a successful design-build project. This course, along with DBIA’s Design Management Guide, explores the fundamental aspect associated with successful management of design within an integrated delivery framework. (8 CEUs)
The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of the practical tools, information and advice needed to successfully fulfill the obligations of the role of design manager on a design-build project.
This course is integrated with The Design Management Guide for the Design-Build Environment Version 1.0.
Developing an Acquisition Strategy in Design-Build
An owner’s choice of project delivery system and procurement approach strongly influence project results. When choosing design-build, an owner must implement a procurement/ acquisition plan that enhances collaboration and other benefits of design-build. This workshop provides a high-level overview of the synergistic elements critical to a successful acquisition strategy. (8 CEUS)
It focuses on:
- Performance-based requirements, including how to determine functional/operational requirements, goals and restraints, and correlation of goals to performance characteristics
- Provide an overview of the two-phase design-build source selection process — shortlisting to the most highly qualified teams, as well as the final selection of the best team for the project
- How design-build incentive contracting promotes cooperation, teamwork, collaboration and helps parties achieve extraordinary success
Certification
Certification Workshop
A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the exam prep course. We advise attendees to take the webinar before the workshop.
Code of Conduct Webinar (Pre-Workshop)
Day 1: Principles of Design-Build Delivery & Procurement
Day 2: Post Award: Executing the Delivery of Design-Build Projects
Day 3: Contracts & Risk Management