DBIA Advocacy
Design-build has swept the nation as lawmakers embrace collaboration and innovation to engineer higher quality outcomes for the infrastructure projects their communities need.
DBIA works closely with lawmakers nationwide to push the boundaries of possibility for project design and construction, providing advocacy and support to further the cause.
Legislation
Details on DBIA state advocacy efforts, the Design-Build State Statute Report and more legislative resources are available here.
Pending Legislation
| Bill | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SB 5266 | Authorizes counties with a population of one million or more persons to undertake certain public works pursuant to project labor agreements; authorizes the use of the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts. | Pending |
| AB 5828 | Relates to establishing the Big Apple Transit Authority and the Commuter Transportation Authority for the purpose of providing such authorities with municipal control over the New York City Subway System Part A; relates to establishing the Big Apple transit Authority within the New York City Transit Authority Part B; relates to establishing the Big Apple Transit Authority with DB authority. | Pending |
| AB 3005 | The bill would expand Design-Build authority (including Progressive Design-Build) to two additional New York state agencies (State University of New York City and the University Construction Fund) and New York City. The following agencies would have now full Design-Build authority including Progressive Design-Build authority: New York State Thruway Authority; Department of Transportation; Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Department of Environmental Conservation; New York State Bridge Authority; Office of General Services; Dormitory Authority; Urban Development Corporation; State University Construction Fund; New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority; Battery Park City Authority; State University of New York; City University Construction Fund | Pending |
| AB 3008 | Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary; implements the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2025-2026 state fiscal year | Pending |