From Authorization to Implementation

August 11-12, 2026
Hyatt Regency Reston | Reston, VA
Washington, DC Metro Area

Questions?

Contact our Conferences Department.

Thank You to Our Federal Design-Build Symposium Attendees

This year’s Symposium was a record-breaker for attendance! The strong demand reflects the growing momentum around design-build project delivery in the federal sector. Stay tuned for details as we secure the date and location for next year’s event.

If you weren’t able to secure a seat, we invite you to stay connected with DBIA:

  • Receive Symposium Presentation Materials – Sign up to receive available presentation slides and select resources after the event (limited to Owners and/or DBIA members only).
  • Connect with a Subject Matter Expert – Discuss your goals, questions or training needs related to Design-Build Done Right®, including Progressive Design-Build.
  • Stay updated on next year’s Symposium details.
Stay Connected

Thanks to Our 2026 Sponsors

The Federal Design-Build Symposium is the only federal design-build event and offers unique access to industry leaders and agency leads in the federal sector. Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors for helping to support this important event. We invite you to take a look at some of the important projects they’ve been involved with.

View Sponsor Projects

Making Connections to Deliver Successful Infrastructure Projects

Now more than ever, Owners nationwide are looking for qualified design-build teams as communities work to launch infrastructure projects. DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Symposium is perfectly timed to bring together industry and Owners to help close the gaps in time and budget facing project managers from coast to coast. DBIA was proud to welcome so many Owner agencies who attended previous Federal Symposiums.

Army Corps of Engineers

General Services Administration

Federal Aviation Administration

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Department of Veterans Affairs

Department of State

Air Force Civil Engineer Center

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

National Institute of Standards & Technology

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Architect of the Capitol

Customs and Border Protection

Virginia National Guard

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Dept. of Health & Human Services

Maryland State Highway Administration

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences

…and more

Save the Date

2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo

November 4-6, 2026
Cleveland, OH

2027 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation

April 26-28, 2027
Denver, CO

2027 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater

April 28-30, 2027
Denver, CO

2027 Federal Design-Build Symposium

Location and Dates Will Be Available Soon