DESIGNATED DESIGN-BUILD PROFESSIONAL TM 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