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 Attributes2. Project Delivery3. Team Organization4. Ethics/Professionalism5. Procurement6. Estimating and Specs7. Contracts and Legal8. 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 America1100 H Street, NWSuite 500Washington, DC 20005202-682-0110www.dbia.org
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