Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference

The Nation’s Only Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Event

Registration is open! Take Advantage of Early-Bird Rates Until Monday, Jan. 12

Design-build will play a vital role in rebuilding our nation’s transportation and aviation infrastructure and delivering transformative infrastructure projects to communities nationwide. Are your teams ready? Don’t miss the chance to inspire your project and your future by connecting with design-builders, Owners and practitioners from throughout the nation at the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference.

This event offers the nation’s best design-build resources and networking opportunities for the transportation and aviation sector. Here’s what you’ll experience:

Can’t-Miss Opening Keynote: Dr. Alex Lawrence, nationally recognized AI thought leader, entrepreneur and educator, explores what the rapid evolution of AI means for business, leadership and the world of work.
Joint General Session – New Research: Get an exclusive look at findings from a first-of-its-kind study on Progressive Design-Build, including data, insights and recommendations that will directly influence how teams manage risk, insurance and performance.
Project Reviews & Industry Exchange: Hear directly from agencies on upcoming design-build projects, procurement timelines and delivery strategies, plus interactive discussion and Q&A.
Expanded Expo Hall Hours: 2.5 more hours of dedicated time to explore solutions, meet partners and have deeper conversations at your own pace.
Four Distinct Education Tracks: Targeted, sector-specific sessions focused on emerging trends, best practices and real-world lessons learned.
Unmatched Networking: Connect with Owners and industry leaders from across the country in one of design-build’s fastest-growing sectors.
Preconference Course April 14: Enhance your experience by registering for the Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy course, Leadership: Building a Strong Foundation. Designed exclusively for collaborative project delivery, this course equips AEC professionals with the mindset and leadership skills required to move from siloed services to integrated, high-performing teams. (Additional fees apply)

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The Best of Design-Build Expertise

DBIA is proud to host the nation’s leading design-build exhibitors. The 2026 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation conference offers a unique opportunity to network with design-build Owners and industry in the transportation/aviation sector. Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor today!

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Take Advantage of Special Offers

Owners:
Our goal is to help all of America’s Owners succeed using design-build. DBIA’s design-build conferences are among the most effective ways to network, learn first-hand from Owner peers and receive Design-Build Done Right® education all in one location. Owners can apply for scholarships to cover the cost of registration (airfare or hotel accommodations are not included). Limited scholarships will be available. The application process for Owner Scholarships for the Spring Specialty Conferences is now open.

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Underutilized Business Enterprise (UBE) Firms:
When design-build teams look for UBEs, they come to DBIA to find those who have demonstrated a commitment to Design-Build Done Right®. Joining DBIA will immediately expand your visibility and reach, as well as provide UBE-specific education, resources and opportunities to stand out to design-build teams looking to engage UBE firms. DBIA is pleased to offer special discounts to encourage UBE firms to join us at our upcoming design-build conferences. Become a member today and save 20% on your next conference registration!

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See the Conference in Action

We’ve created a photo album from our 2025 Spring Specialty Conferences in National Harbor, MD, for anyone to view and download images. Photos are FREE to download. Post on social, include in your newsletters or on your websites! Please credit Robb McCormick Photography (https://robbmccormick.com).

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Recordings for DBIA’s 2025 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference

Weren’t able to attend the 2025 event, or maybe you attended but couldn’t sit in on all the sessions you wanted? Don’t worry, DBIA’s got you covered! Conference recordings are available through the DBIA Learning Center where you are eligible to earn continuing education hours.

Purchase our Transportation/Aviation Conference recording package or individual sessions:

	Individual Sessions	Package
Practitioner Member	$25	$500
Practitioner Non-Member	$35	$700
Owner Member	$15	$300
Owner Non-Member	$25	$500
Academia	$15	$300

Don’t miss this opportunity for front row, on-demand access to timely and targeted Design-Build Done Right® education, perfect for every member of a design-build team!