DESIGNATED DESIGN-BUILD

PROFESSIONALTM

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Design Build Institute of America

DBIA Representatives SE Regional Board of Governors

NC Director: Joe Angell, PE, CDR USN

Board Officer: Lee Buckner, AIA, DBIA

May 21, 2007

Design-Build Designation

Why Seek Designation?

Displaying “DBIA” after your name sets you apart as an expert in your field:

Professional Recognition Demonstrates Knowledge, Experience Reflects Perspective & Achievement Career Enhancement Opportunities Future Legal & National Certification

Requirements?

Three “E’s” of Credentialing

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

EXAMINATION

Designation Requirements

Three Core Courses

Fundamentals of Project Delivery

Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery

Design-Build Contract and Risk Management

Additional Requirements

Approved Elective Courses 18 credit hours

Experience and Education Requirement

Three References

Successful completion of Designation Exam

Required Experience

3 years Documented D/B Experience

OR

Masters degree in a concentrated Design-Build University Program and 2 years of Documented D/B Experience

Education and Experience Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management and three years of experience

OR

6 Years Experience without a Degree

Maintaining Designation

Renewal Every Two Years

24 Contact Hours of Approved, Elective Credit

Renewal Fee

What’s on the Exam

100 Multiple Choice Questions Eight Domain Areas

1. General Attributes

2. Project Delivery

3. Team Organization

4. Ethics/Professionalism

5. Procurement

6. Estimating and Specs

7. Contracts and Legal

8. Project Management

What Does it Cost?

Application Fee ($95 - $370)- Varies depending on “Fundamentals” Option

Chosen

Applicable Course Fees

Designation Exam Fee - $350/sitting

Renewal (every 2 years) - $50 (members)

Options for Meeting Credentialing Requirements

Curriculum through University Programs

Company-Based Training

Extension Program utilizing DBIA Coursework through NCSU

Designation Design-Build “Boot Camp”

Additional Information

Design-Build Institute of America

1100 H Street, NW

Suite 500

Washington, DC 20005

202-682-0110

www.dbia.org