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With four tracks of education and General Sessions designed to motivate and inspire, the 2023 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference offers the nation’s best design-build resources and networking opportunities for the transportation and aviation sector. Join us in Seattle from March 13-15, 2023!
Register NowManaging risk and avoiding project potholes are core to design-build’s record as a delivery method for supporting, achieving or exceeding budget, schedule and quality goals. Although managing risk and avoiding challenges are not new, they have become more important with the volatility of the current market. With this track, you can check your worries at the door because we have you covered. Arm yourself with the tools, resources and information you need to put project challenges in the backseat.
From procurement to close-out, industry experts are exploring creative avenues to further optimize design-build project delivery. This track will explore case studies and offer relevant tools and resources to help you understand how to leverage mechanisms like bundling to ensure project success, regardless of the economic climate. Join us as we dig into some of the ways in which innovative tools and techniques can help you achieve project success.
As the use of design-build continues to grow, so does the flexibility in ways to procure design-build services. Progressive Design Build (PDB) is an approach that is becoming increasingly popular in all sectors, including transportation and aviation. This track will examine some of the nuances of PDB and include case studies demonstrating how it can be used to help manage uncertainty in the current market. Whether you’re new to PDB or are experienced, this track will leave you feeling prepared and excited to leverage PDB on your next project.
They say necessity is the mother of invention. This track will explore the unique and exciting ways in which recent industry challenges have supported innovation and how you can adapt these innovative practices to enhance your project and team success. This track is perfect for attendees looking for new and innovative tools, tips and techniques to incorporate into your practice.
DBIA has reserved room blocks at four different hotels near the Seattle Convention Center. We encourage you to make your travel plans early to get your first pick at hotel options at the best rates!
HotelsDBIA is proud to host the nation's leading design-build exhibitors. The 2023 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation conference offers a unique opportunity to network with design-build Owners and industry in the transportation and aviation sector. Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor today!
Sponsor/ExhibitThere's so much to choose from at our conferences, and now you can catch up on anything you might have missed. Our conference session recordings are now available for purchase in our online archive.
Conference Recordings2023 provides historic opportunity for MWDBEs and when design-build teams look for MWDBE partners, 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 MWDBE-specific education, resources and opportunities to stand out to design-build teams looking to engage MWDBE firms. And this year we’re offering unprecedented discounts to encourage MWDBE firms to join us at our upcoming design-build conferences.
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Learn More“The conference was a great opportunity to hear about current trends and issues relevant to design-build in the transportation sector. Furthermore, it's always helpful to network with other to gain a broader perspective from other owners, from practitioners, and from contractors nationwide.”
“The Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference greatly exceeded my expectations. Being new to design-build, it was an incredible opportunity to network with others from all over the country, and to gain valuable insight and review lessons learned to be successful in design-build delivery. DBIA and this conference setting provided plenty of discussion and a variety of topics to be dissected, effectively and efficiently. As an Owner, this conference really delivered on what it means to truly be a successful owner when you’ve selected this delivery method."
“This was my first time attending the conference and was very pleased with the conference. It was a great opportunity to network with others in our industry, learn about various interesting projects around the country, and to hear more about lessons learned. Definitely plan to attend future conferences.”
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Seattle, Washington
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