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The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) offers a prestigious Designation for professionals in the architecture, engineering, and construction fields. Achieving the DBIA credential distinguishes you as an expert, boosts your career opportunities, and reflects your knowledge and experience in design-build practices. To qualify, candidates must fulfill education and experience requirements, complete core courses, and pass a comprehensive exam. Maintain your designation with ongoing education every two years. Join a network of distinguished professionals and advance your career today!
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Design Build Institute of America DESIGNATED DESIGN-BUILD PROFESSIONALTM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Design-Build Designation DBIA Representatives SE Regional Board of Governors NC Director: Joe Angell, PE, CDR USN Board Officer: Lee Buckner, AIA, DBIA May 21, 2007
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 • General Attributes • Project Delivery • Team Organization • Ethics/Professionalism • Procurement • Estimating and Specs • Contracts and Legal • 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