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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Leveraging VDC and BIM in Design-Build​
DESCRIPTION:Important Update \nThis Event Has Been Postponed \nPlease be advised this event originally scheduled for March 26\, 2026\, at Syska Hennessy is being postponed. \nOur team is working closely with our speakers and host to coordinate a new date that ensures the same high-quality experience and CEH credit opportunities for all attendees. \nFor Registered Attendees: If you have already registered\, your spot is secured and your registration will remain valid for the rescheduled date. We will reach out directly as soon as the new date is finalized. \nWe appreciate your patience and continued support of the DBIA NYC Metro Region as we finalize these details. Stay tuned for further updates! \nIf you have any questions or would like to request a refund\, don’t hesitate to contact Alison@dbianycmetro.org \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) is a tool or the model-based technologies that produce a building information model that enables a highly collaborative Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) process throughout a project’s lifecycle. When combined\, project teams can take advantage of a forward-thinking environment where the integration of people\, process and technology can thrive. The whole team approach inherent in Design-Build is an ideal environment for BIM/VDC to flourish (more than any other project delivery system)\, especially when you can take advantage of an integrated project team from the outset\, creating a platform for success\, where all the client’s goals can be embraced early. In addition to highlighting DBIA’s approach to VDC Done Right we’ll also hear from innovative VDC Leaders who will provide real-world examples of how VDC is driving value by enabling the merging of technology and project delivery to provide optimized outcomes for Owners. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOutline how BIM/VDC can produce enhanced design excellence\, increased quality and productivity\, and improved lifecycle cost.\nUnderstand how real-time model-based collaboration can enable design-build teams to stay on budget and exceed schedule expectations.\nDefine the value of having a VDC Leader engaged in the early planning phase of the project.\nDescribe how a focus on digital deliverables and what the owner needs and when can provide value post-construction.\n\nEarn one (1) DBIA CEH credit. \n*Food and refreshments will be served. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegister Now\n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSPONSORED BY\n \n  \n \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nMeet the Panelists\nIan Carney\, AIA\nSenior Virtual Design and Construction Manager – New England\nGilbane Building Company\n \nIan Carney is a Sr. VDC Manager at Gilbane and a registered architect in Massachusetts. Ian previously worked as a carpenter and furniture builder with a focus on digital fabrication and computational design. The common theme that drives his work is a desire to connect the strengths that technology affords with the builders\, fabricators\, and craftspeople that bring design and construction projects to life. Ian holds a Bachelors of Architecture from California Polytechnic Institute San Luis Obispo. \n  \nShane Walton\, AIA\, LEED AP\, LSSYB\nPrincipal\, Office Technical Leader\nHKS \nShane serves as a Principal and NYC Office Technical Leader at HKS. With over 22 years of professional experience\, primarily in Healthcare design for both domestic and international projects\, he has worked as a designer\, project architect\, project manager\, and BIM manager\, while also leading efforts to improve BIM and project delivery standards\, workflows\, and efficiencies. With a specialization in building enclosure\, infrastructure\, and modular systems design and coordination\, Shane continually strives to learn\, grow\, and apply these collective skills and experiences to each new project. \n \nRobert Ioanna\, PE\, LEED AP\nExecutive Principal\nSyska Henessey Group\n \nMr. Robert Ioanna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University in New York. He serves as the Chief Technical Officer and a board member at Syska Hennessy Group\, where he leads all aspects of the firm’s technical and commercial delivery. Mr. Ioanna founded Syska Innovations with the original intent of investing in seed-stage companies and piloting their software and products. Over time\, he expanded the initiative to foster ideation and technological\ndevelopment within Syska while driving his team to remain at the forefront of developments in artificial intelligence and related\ntechnologies. \n  \n \nSal D’Ambrosia\nDirector of Construction Technology\nWm. Blanchard Co. \nSal D’Ambrosia is Director of Construction Technology at Wm. Blanchard\, where he leads virtual construction as an operational driver\, not a support function. With more than 20 years of field experience combined with another 20 years in virtual construction\, he focuses on aligning design intent with real world execution. Sal advocates for design build teams that treat the model as a jobsite tool\, driving coordination\, accountability\, and smarter decisions earlier. A national speaker and industry voice\, he challenges silos and pushes construction technology to serve the people building the work. \n___________________________________________________________\nMeet the Moderator\n Brian Skripac\, DBIA\, CM-BIM\, LEED AP\nDirector\, Virtual Design & Construction\nDesign-Build Institute of America \nBrian\, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture graduate from The Ohio State University\, is responsible for shaping how VDC brings optimal benefits to design-build’s “whole team” approach to project delivery. As a Digital Construction innovator\, Brian has spent the last 20 years of his career defining how people\, processes and technology come together to transform collaborative project delivery. In addition\, he leads the creation and advancement of best practices related to the integration of BIM-enabled technologies and other innovative digital tools to enhance design-build team performance and while generating significant lifecycle benefits for projects across the built environment. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFormat: In-Person \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to contact Education@dbia.org. \nLocation: Syska Hennessy 1185 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY 10036
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/leveraging-vdc-and-bim-in-design-build/
LOCATION:Syska Hennessy\, 1185 Avenue of the Americas\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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SUMMARY:DBIA-NYC Metro Region - The NextGen is at the Hudson Tunnel Project (March 25\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:    \nREGISTER NOW\n  \nABOUT THE EVENT \nThe DBIA NYC Metro Region NextGen Committee invites students and emerging professionals to an exclusive session focused on the Hudson Tunnel Project. This event is specifically hosted for our NextGen community (ages 35 and younger) to connect with industry leaders and peers on one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the United States. \nThis particular session will highlight the Manhattan Tunnel Project\, a complex segment involving tunneling under the Westside Highway and the construction of a critical access shaft at 12th Avenue. Participants will explore how the Design-Build project delivery method is being applied to this megaproject to accelerate schedules and manage risks in a dense urban environment. Industry professionals working directly on the project will share insights into procurement strategies\, risk allocation\, and the collaborative processes that define successful Design-Build projects. \nParticipants will explore how the Design-Build project delivery method is being applied to this complex megaproject to accelerate schedules and manage risks in a dense urban environment. Industry professionals working directly on the project will share insights into procurement strategies\, risk allocation\, and the collaborative processes that define successful Design-Build projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nUnderstand the Hudson Tunnel Project as a $16 billion megaproject. \n\n\nExamine the application of Design-Build delivery within the Hudson Tunnel Program. \n\n\nRecognize the engineering and logistical challenges of constructing rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River. \n\n\nExplore how DBIA Best Practices guide integrated team performance on complex infrastructure. \n\n\nPricing: \n\n\nNextGen (35 years of age and under)/Students: $0  \n\n\nDBIA Members & Owners: $10  \n\n\nNon-Members: $20  \n\n\nRegistration: Registration closes on March 23\, 2026. Capacity is limited to 40 attendees. Register Here \nmore details about the Gateway Program\, here are a few links related to the program and the project:\nhttps://www.gatewayprogram.org/\nhttps://www.hudsontunnelproject.com/\nhttps://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/projects/hudson-river-tunnel-project-between-new-york-and-new-jersey\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slP5zyoLpk4\nhttps://www.fra.dot.gov/necfuture/about/facts.aspx)
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/dbia-nyc-metro-region-the-nextgen-is-at-the-hudson-tunnel-project-march-25-2026/
LOCATION:New York Community Engagement Center\, 249 9th Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10011\, United States
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SUMMARY:Alternative Delivery Method Selection a CMAA & DBIA Collaborative Discourse
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 23\, 2026\nJoin the DBIA NYC Metro Region and CMAA NYC for a dynamic panel discussion on Alternative Delivery Method selection. Gain exclusive insights and strategies from a diverse group of industry-leading Owner-Clients and Owner-Representatives. \nWe will be covering the following: \n\nAlternative Delivery Methods\nADM selection decision drivers\, and key differentiators\nADM Procurement Strategies:\n\n\n\nQualifications based selection\nBest Value\nLowest Cost – Responsive Bidder\n\n\n\n\nCultural challenges – mastering team integration\nImportance of Professional Credentialing\n\nEvent Agenda:\n5:30PM – 6:30PM – Reception & Networking / Open Bar\n6:30PM – 6:45PM – Introductions & Buffet Dinner Served\n6:45PM – 8:15PM – Program & Panel Discussions\n8:15PM – 8:30PM – Closing Comments and Q&A \nPlease Note: Dinner will be served at this event. \nContinuing Education:\nAttendees will be eligible for 1.5 DBIA CEHs & AIA LU. \nRegister Now\nBecome a Sponsor                                                                           ___________________________________________________________\nMeet Our Panelists  \n Thomas Foley\, PE\, CCM\, DBIA – Senior Vice President for Facilities – Mount Sinai Health System  \nThomas Foley is a Senior Vice President at Mount Sinai Health System and is responsible for planning\, design\, and construction of facilities across the Health System. He leads the development of major land assets and the redesign of existing campuses in alignment with system priorities\, as well as space management across the system.   \nTom is a licensed Professional Engineer\, a certified Construction Manager\, a National Board member at the Design Build Institute of America and was recently inducted into the National Academy of Construction. He was previously Commissioner of NYC’s Department of Design and Construction.   \n  \nSara Appleton Director\, Penn Station Transformation – AMTRAK  \nSara Appleton is an urban development and transportation strategist passionate about delivering public infrastructure and services that improve life in New York City. Sara currently leads Amtrak’s multibillion-dollar Penn Station Transformation program\, a landmark initiative to modernize the critical transportation hub and improve regional connectivity. Prior to Amtrak\, Sara led consultant teams at McKinsey & Company\, advising senior government leaders on strategic planning\, asset management\, and operational efficiency\, and has worked for multiple NYC mayoral administrations\, including at the NYC Economic Development Corporation. Sara earned her M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and B.A. from Georgetown University. A native New Yorker\, she lives in Manhattan with her husband.  \n  \nGianpiero Carovillano\, PE -The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey  \nGianpiero Carovillano\, P.E. is an Engineer of Construction for JFK International Airport at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and is currently overseeing the $1.2 Billion Roadways\, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center Design Build project\, among other supporting infrastructure projects\, on behalf of the Port Authority.  \nGianpiero’s 13-year journey with the Port Authority began in 2013 as part of the Engineering and Architecture Associates program and began his career at the George Washington Bridge working on various state of good repair projects followed by the Suspender Ropes Replacement project and the 178th/179th Street Rehabilitation and Pedestrian walkway projects as part of the Restore the George Program. Since 2020\, Gianpiero has been at JFK International Airport focused on delivering various infrastructure projects for the JFK Redevelopment Program.  \n  \nMeet Our Moderators:   \nPeter Caravousanos RA\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, LEEDap Owner Advisory | Program/Project Delivery – Jacobs  \nPeter Caravousanos\, RA\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, LEED AP\, is a distinguished project delivery expert with over 30 years of experience in design and construction management. At Jacobs\, he led a major program for NYC as Executive Program Manager. Since the early-1990s\, he managed Design-Led-Design-Build projects for prominent clients including Hearst Communications\, Crain’s Communications and Financial Times. Peter led the planning and delivery of highly sensitive projects for the U.S. Department of Energy\, Department of Defense and NASA\, employing Agile and iterative DB approaches. Peter taught PM/CM courses at SUNY Farmingdale and Baruch College and served on several professional advisory boards.  \n  \nNick Dandolos\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, ENV SP Senior Vice President\, Construction Management Area Manager\, New York – GFT Inc.  \nNick Dandolos\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, ENV SP brings four decades of experience in the AEC industry. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President and the New York Area Manager in GFT’s construction services business line. In this role\, he serves as a project executive for key clients and leverages his deep knowledge of the New York metropolitan area’s construction market to grow the firm’s construction services. His experience encompasses program\, construction\, and design management\, including projects executed through alternative delivery methods such as construction manager/design-build\, design-build and progressive design-build. Nick’s projects include work for private clients and publicly-funded work for local\, state\, and federal governments. He has remained a trusted partner to NYC agencies through his involvement in large-scale building improvement projects for the New York City School Construction Authority\, New York City Housing Authority\, and New York City Department of Design and Construction.    \n________________________________________________________________________________________________
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/alternative-delivery-method-selection-a-cmaa-dbia-collaborative-discourse/
LOCATION:Club 101\, 101 Park Ave.\, New York\, 10178\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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SUMMARY:First-of-a-Kind: PANYNJ Leverages Unique Investigate-Design-Build Delivery to Restore Salt Damage at World Trade Center
DESCRIPTION:During construction of the new World Trade Center (WTC) in 2012\, Hurricane Sandy inundated the worksite with 200M gallons of brackish water. The water was rapidly removed\, but the salt remained embedded\, causing damage across the iconic structure’s first decade of service life. The saltwater caused corrosion and service life reduction along the lowest levels of WTC approximately 70 feet below grade. \nBeginning in 2021\, the Port Authority of New York New Jersey (PANYNJ) embarked on a multi-year project aimed at remediating the damage and restoring structural capacity for WTC’s intended 100-year service life.  Based upon the varied extent-of-damage conditions which drove the need for extensive investigation as a first step\, PANYNJ’s desire for cost certainty and need to manage schedule constraints in a complex working environment\, design-build delivery was selected. \nFour Learning Objectives: \n\nDiscover the Owner’s evaluation of delivery methods process\, and analyze the decision criteria for use of design-build using the WTC project for reference\nTranslate PANYNJ’s extensive experience related to Design-Build for new construction of world class facilities into how to effectively manage and deliver Design-Build for rehabilitation projects\nAssess the risks presented on repair projects and how they are managed through strategic use of contingencies and allowances\, specifically for portions of scope that have variable quantities and potential scope changes based on variability or as-found conditions.\nAcquire knowledge regarding the benefits of Design-Build delivery to develop solutions and execute repair and restoration of existing structures.\n\nParticipants will be eligible for 1.5 DBIA credits. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegistration Now\nAbout our Presenters \n \nJeff Binder\, DBIA | Director of Preconstruction\, Structural \nJeff Binder is Director of Preconstruction for STRUCTURAL with over 17 years of experience in the repair and restoration of concrete structures. After spending the first 16 years of his career in an operations role\, he has a strong aptitude for solving logistical challenges that are inherent in the Design Build approach. \n  \n  \n \nShana Holberton\, LEED AP\, ENV SP |  Program Manager\, Major Capital Projects\, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey \nShana Holberton is a Program Manager at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey with 15 years of experience supporting projects across New York City’s evolving built environment. With a focus on climate resilience and sustainability\, she supports the planning and delivery of complex transportation and building infrastructure projects for public agencies. Her work includes overseeing World Trade Center Campus climate resilience programs as well as broader capital program efforts aligned with net-zero and long-term adaptation goals. \n  \n  \n \nNavid Safaie\, PE | Senior Project Manager\, Dewberry \nNavid Safaie is a Senior Project Manager at Dewberry Engineers\, having over 9 years of industry experience with a particular emphasis on rehabilitation of existing concrete and steel structures. He has successfully completed projects working for both private clients and government agencies under various project delivery formats and has developed an analytical and systematic approach to working through constraints and challenges in rehabilitation and Design-Build. \n  \n  \n \nDennis Sanschagrin Assoc DBIA | Sr Vice President\, Pullman \nDennis Sanschagrin is a Senior Vice President for PULLMAN. He has over 30 years of experience in the repair and restoration of existing structures\, including corrosion mitigation\, structural strengthening\, post tension repair and façade restoration. Dennis assists all types of commercial and municipal owners with their design-build projects around the country. He has experience teaching integrated product delivery systems and how to procure them to small groups of owners at their facilities as well as presentations for larger groups at association meetings. Dennis has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland and an MBA from George Mason University and is a designated Design Build Professional with DBIA. \n  \nIsaac Pitre\, P. Eng.\, PMP\, DBIA\, is Division Manager\, STRUCTURAL \nIsaac Pitre\, P. Eng.\, PMP\, DBIA\, is Division Manager at STRUCTURAL\, specializing in concrete restoration projects of small and large scale. He has successfully delivered bid-build & design-build work across both United-States & Canada\, and is known for fostering high-performing\, cross-functional teams. Isaac believes diverse perspectives are essential to delivering better project outcomes and actively works to cultivate them.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/first-of-a-kind-panynj-leverages-unique-investigate-design-build-delivery-to-restore-salt-damage-at-world-trade-center/
LOCATION:Arcadis of New York\, Inc. (The Woolworth Building)\, 233 Broadway\, 16th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10279\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
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SUMMARY:STA - Subcontractors Trade Association - Shared Risk\, Shared Vision: A 360° Look at Delegated Design
DESCRIPTION:STA Feb 26 Delegated Design Eblast 1.5.26 (1)
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/sta-subcontractors-trade-association-shared-risk-shared-vision-a-360-look-at-delegated-design/
LOCATION:Club 101\, 101 Park Ave.\, New York\, 10178\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="STA - Subcontractors Trade Association":MAILTO:info@stanyc.com
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SUMMARY:Progressive Design-Build Done Right
DESCRIPTION:Progressive Design-Build Done Right (TM) \nThe flexibility of design-build project delivery allows an Owner to choose among various approaches for procurement and contracting. In progressive design-build (PDB) the Owner “progresses” towards a design and contract price with the team\, making it an increasingly popular delivery option. Using real-world case studies of exceptional outcomes\, taught by some of the nation’s most experienced PDB Owners and practitioners\, this course will help participants: \n\nGain insight into the flexibility of design-build project delivery and the trade-offs\, key considerations and opportunities of the various procurement approaches.\nUnderstand how Design-Build Done Right® best practices and principles apply to Progressive Design-Build (PDB).\nTake a deep dive into PDB\, including a close look at what it means\, key characteristics and how to determine if PDB is right for a project.\nLearn key elements of successful procurement\, contracting and post-award execution for PDB.\n\nRegister Now\nEvent Information\nDate: Monday\, February 16\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM \nLocation: Arup – Manhattan 140 Broadway\, 40th floor – East River conference room\, New York\, NY 10005 \n8 DBIA CEH will be provided for those who register and attend this program. \n \nRobynne Thaxton\, JD\, FDBIA Attorney\, Thaxton Parkinson. PLLC\nRobynne Thaxton is a Seattle based lawyer and consultant and a leading expert in construction law and alternative procurement both in Washington State and on a national basis. She is the principal and founder of Thaxton Parkinson PLLC and Progressive Design-Build Consulting\, LLC. In addition to being a DBIA instructor since 2005\, Robynne served for seven years on the National DBIA Board of Directors and currently serves as the Chair of the DBIA National Progressive Design-Build Committee. She is also in the inaugural class of DBIA “Fellows”.  Robynne was a member of the Washington State Capital Projects Advisory Review Board from 2019-2023. Robynne is AV rated by Martindale-Hubble and has been named as a Washington Super Lawyer from 2010 to 2023. Robynne’s practice primarily focuses on developing design-build procurement and contract documents for public owners. In addition to traditional design-build projects\, she has worked on more than 30 progressive design-build projects worth over $5 billion. Representative clients include Toronto Transit Commission\, Bonneville Power Administration\, the Port of Seattle; the Cities of Spokane\, Seattle\, Tacoma\, Portland and Wenatchee; the State of Washington; WSDOT; and Western Washington University. Robynne received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and her law degree from the University of Colorado\, Boulder School of Law.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/progressive-design-build-done-right/
LOCATION:ARUP\, 140 Broadway\, 40th floor - East River Conference Room\, New York\, NY\, 10005\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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SUMMARY:Conceptual Estimating – February 9 (Edison\, NJ)
DESCRIPTION:One of the hallmarks of design-build project delivery is early knowledge of costs. This course introduces the fundamentals of conceptual estimating and how to go about assessing risk and calculating costs before design is complete. (6 CEUs) \nAt the end of the course students will be able to: \n\nDescribe the role of the estimator in design-build\nDescribe the various influences affecting building costs\nDescribe the various types of estimates\nDescribe how estimates are organized using standard estimating formats\nExplain how to use an estimating manual\nDescribe how unit prices are developed; explain the fundamental concepts of value engineering\nExplain how to manage and control costs throughout the design process\nDescribe the various checks and balances needed to ensure the reliability of the estimate\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/conceptual-estimating-february-9-2026/
LOCATION:Raritan\, 301 Meadow Road\, #B\, Edison\, NJ\, 08817\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
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SUMMARY:Getting Federal Design-Build Right: The Role of Qualifications-Based Selection
DESCRIPTION:Federal agencies are under increasing pressure to deliver complex facilities faster\, with greater certainty and under tighter oversight. Design-build\, when paired with Qualifications-Based Selection (QBS)\, offers a proven path to meeting these demands while strengthening accountability and performance. \nThis webinar provides a practical\, federal-specific look at how design-build delivery works today\, why QBS aligns squarely with core Federal acquisition principles and how agencies can apply both more effectively. Drawing on lessons learned from recent FBI design-build programs\, Dave Triplett\, DBIA\, Chief Contracting Officer with the FBI\, will examine what works\, what doesn’t and how acquisition decisions made early in the process directly impact post-award execution. \nAfter participating in this webinar\, attendees will be able to: \n\nExplain how design-build delivery is currently used in the Federal sector\, including key differences from traditional procurement approaches and where agencies have the most flexibility.\nDescribe how QBS aligns with Federal acquisition principles\, including best value\, risk management and accountability for performance.\nApply lessons learned from recent FBI design-build programs to inform acquisition planning\, team selection and project oversight decisions.\nIdentify best practices for acquisition strategy development and post-award execution that support successful design-build outcomes in a federal environment.\nRecognize opportunities for innovation within existing and emerging regulatory frameworks\, enabling agencies to deliver complex projects more effectively without compromising compliance.\n\n  \nWhether you are shaping policy\, planning procurements or executing projects\, this session will offer actionable insights to help federal teams deliver better outcomes. \nAttendees can earn 1.0 Continuing Education Hour (CEH) and registration is FREE for DBIA members and only $25 for non-members. \n  \nRegister Now\n  \nThe Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) represents thousands of diverse organizations and individuals including architects\, engineers\, Owners\, contractors\, manufacturers and more who deliver some of the nation’s most successful projects. As the true authority on Design-Build Done Right®\, we are shaping the future\, one successful collaboration at a time. Learn more.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/getting-federal-design-build-right-the-role-of-qualifications-based-selection/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T093000
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SUMMARY:Delivering the Brooklyn Borough-Based Jail: Design-Build at Scale in NYC
DESCRIPTION:In 2018\, the New York State Legislature passed a bill authorizing the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) to use design-build for the first time to construct the Borough-Based Jails program (BBJ). The authorization became a key tool in meeting the policy mandate to replace Riker’s Island with smaller\, safer\, fairer detention facilities in the boroughs\, closer to communities and the courts. DDC and program management partner AECOM-Hill JV immediately set to work creating a new design-build capital delivery program for the Borough-Based Jails that is transforming how the City delivers capital projects. By the end of 2025\, DDC was well underway on the nation’s largest public vertical design-build program: completing five BBJ early works projects on time and on budget\, earning the Design-Build Institute of America 2024 I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D. Owner of the Year Award and National Award of Excellence for the Queens Municipal Garage and Community Facility\, and awarding design-build contracts for all four new jail facilities. The first contract to be awarded\, the new Brooklyn Facility on Atlantic Avenue is currently under construction by design-build team Tutor Perini and HOK\, with the Phase 2 design completion and construction approved in November 2024 and structure already erected to twelve stories. This session will explore how the Brooklyn jail team is leveraging design-build collaboration to deliver design excellence\, on-the-ground problem solving to address the needs of the Department of Correction and other vital jail services\, and real-time cost and schedule management to meet the ambitious goals of the Borough-Based Jails program. A presentation on the project’s design and delivery approach will be followed by a moderated discussion examining how design-build is performing at each stage\, and the lessons DDC is bringing back to its larger capital program. \nRegister Now \nSpeakers: \n\nEduardo del Valle\, AIA\, DBIA\, LEED AP\, Acting Commissioner\, NYC DDC\nBeverly Prior\, FAIA\, NCARB\, DBIA\, LEED AP\, Vice President\, Senior Program Manager\, AECOM\nCarl Galioto\, FAIA\, President\, HOK\nModerator: Becky Yurek\, AIA\, Chief Strategy Officer\, NYC DDC\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\nIn-Person – AIANY Member: Free\nIn-Person – Student with Valid ID: Free\nIn-Person – General Public: $15\n\n  \n\nBenefactor
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/delivering-the-brooklyn-borough-based-jail-design-build-at-scale-in-nyc/
LOCATION:Center for Architecture\, 536 LaGuardia Place\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20251017T211851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T153855Z
UID:1310-1768867200-1769126399@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:DBIA Certification Workshop – January 20-22 (Flanders\, NJ)
DESCRIPTION:A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars. We advise attendees to take the code of conduct webinar before the workshop. \nCoffee/tea will be provided in the morning and lunch will be provided at approximately 12 noon. \nCode of Conduct Webinar (Pre-Workshop)\nDay 1: Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success\nDay 2: Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes\nDay 3: Contracts & Risk Management\nExam Prep Webinar (Post-Workshop) \nFormat: In Person \nRegister Now
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/dbia-certification-workshop-january-20-22-2026/
LOCATION:Suburban Consulting Engineers\, 96 US Highway Suite 206\, Flanders\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T133000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20251202T192755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T200024Z
UID:1354-1766059200-1766064600@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Rehabilitation and Modernization of NYC Subway Stations Using Design-Build Delivery
DESCRIPTION:The Enhanced Station Initiative (ESI) was an ambitious program to rehabilitate and enhance existing New York City Subway stations under an aggressive schedule using Design-Build contracts\, a delivery method not previously used by NYC Transit. This virtual presentation will elaborate on the execution of the program\, beginning with the decision to use Design-Build delivery\, development of the RFP documents\, the bid phase and the post-award process. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow Design-Build delivery can be effective when opportunities for creativity are limited and the Owner has specific aesthetic requirements.\nHow to develop the request for proposal documents.\nHow to incentivize contractors to maximize quality and reduce design and construction schedules.\nHow to develop a design review program for multiple concurrent projects.\n\nRegister Now\nContinuing Education:\nAttendees will be eligible for 1.5 AIA LUs and DBIA CEHs. \nPricing (registration closes Dec. 18 at noon): \n\nMembers: $30\nOwners: $20\nStudents: $20\nNon-members: $45\n\nSpeakers: \nChad Corsten\, PE\, DBIA\nAssociate Principal\, Arup \nChad Corsten is an Associate Principal\, Project Director and Major Projects Leader in Arup’s Los Angeles Office. He is an internationally experienced engineer with over 30 years in the industry\, with extensive experience supporting Design-Build and Progressive Design-Build projects in rail and aviation. \n  \n  \nCraig Covil\, PE\, FASCE\, DBIA\nC2 Consulting LLC \nCraig Covil is a seasoned professional engineer who was the Arup Project Director and MTA Program Facilitator for NYCT’s ESI Program. He is an award-winning PM and Design Engineer who has worked on airport terminals\, HSR\, commuter and subway metro rail projects around the world. Covil is President of DBIA’s NYC Metro Region. He is a FASCE\, a member of The Moles and The Beavers\, and also recently inducted into the National Academy of Construction. \n  \nBrian Liona\, PE\nRA\, Program CEO\, MTA Construction & Development \nBrian Liona is a Registered Architect and Program CEO with MTA Construction & Development. With over 20 years as part of the MTA\, he’s been a Project Architect\, Design Manager and Construction Manager on projects throughout the New York City Transit system. As a Design Manager\, he led one of NYCT’s first subway Design-Build station projects. He helped develop and refine MTA’s DB process and continues to work on major MTA subway expansions and accessibility projects. \n  \nDennis Lowenwirth\, PE\nProject Manager\, Jacobs \nDennis Lowenwirth is an experienced Professional Engineer and Project Manager with a strong background in projects with multiple stakeholders\, particularly within the transportation sector. He is Jacobs Aviation lead for projects and clients in NY/NJ and is based in the Morristown\, NJ office. He has experience working on a variety of project typologies\, including transportation infrastructure at all stages of design. Lowenwirth is particularly adept at leading teams of engineers and architects to deliver integrated design solutions\, which have successfully responded to project and stakeholder requirements on large-scale projects in various phases of design and construction. \n  \nRegister Now
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/rehabilitation-and-modernization-of-nyc-subway-stations-using-design-build-delivery/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20251017T213226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T213307Z
UID:1325-1762941600-1762970400@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy: Mindset - Leadership Building Block (November 12 | Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE COMPLETED PRE-REQUISITE “LEADERSHIP – BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION”  PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS COURSE. \nOne of the most difficult aspects of Design-Build Done Right® is making the mental shift from a segregated services mindset to an integrated services mindset. \nAn integrated mindset requires developing an outward mindset. This session will focus on shifting from an inward mindset\, or segregated services mindset\, to an outward mindset. \nWe will also explore the mindset structures associated with the Reactive level of leadership versus the Creative level of leadership. We will look at how you shift from one to the other and the impact that has on the performance of both the individual and the company. \nWe will discuss how our “design-bid-build” belief structures are linked to the problem-reacting orientation we bring to our leadership approach\, especially when addressing challenges\, and how that belief-structure can be hindering our effectiveness in a design-build environment. \nClick here to register online.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/collaborative-delivery-leadership-academy-mindset-leadership-building-block-november-12-2026-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250630T201436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T201436Z
UID:1023-1762300800-1762559999@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Design-Build Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join DBIA in Las Vegas for the design-build event of the year!\nThe Design-Build Conference & Expo is the largest national gathering of the year for the design-build market and the only event centered exclusively on design-build. This event provides unparalleled access to meet decision makers and network with all members of project teams\, including general contractors\, architects\, engineers\, attorneys and finance professionals. \nJoin us this year at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas\, NV! \nLearn More
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/design-build-conference-expo/
LOCATION:MGM Grand Las Vegas\, 3799 S Las Vegas Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250806T212306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T195104Z
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SUMMARY:DBIA NYC Metro Region Owners' Forum (Owners Only)
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nThis roundtable discussion is for Qualifying Owners only. Please limit the number of attendees per agency or organization to 3 individuals. \nThe DBIA NYC Metro Region invites you to an Owners-Only Roundtable\, hosted at the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC). This exclusive gathering provides a candid\, peer-to-peer forum for public and private Owners in New Jersey and the New York Metro region to share experiences\, build connections and explore emerging best practices in design-build. \nKey topics will include the advent of Progressive Design-Build in New York City\, strategies for addressing common claims and project challenges\, and approaches to effective design-builder oversight that balance accountability with collaboration. \nModeled after DBIA’s nationally recognized Owners Forums\, this event emphasizes open dialogue\, practical insights and networking opportunities. Whether you are launching a new program or managing established design-build projects\, you’ll gain actionable takeaways and strengthen your professional network. \nJoin your peers for this important conversation and help shape the future of design-build in the New York Metro region. \nFour Learning Objectives:\n\nCompare design-build delivery models with a focus on Progressive Design-Build and evaluate how this approach is being introduced and implemented across New York City agencies.\nIdentify common sources of claims and challenges (“claims and pains”) in design-build projects and discuss strategies to mitigate risk and resolve disputes effectively.\nExamine best practices for owner oversight of design-build teams\, ensuring accountability while fostering collaboration and innovation throughout the project lifecycle.\nStrengthen peer-to-peer connections among public and private owners in the NY Metro region\, building a network for shared learning\, resource exchange and future collaboration in advancing design-build practices.\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n2:00-2:15 pm Meet and Greet\n2:15-3:30 pm Moderated discussion on four learning topics\n3:30-3:45 pm Close and plans for 2026 round tables\n3:45-4:00 pm Networking\n\n 
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/ny-metro-region-owners-roundtable/
LOCATION:New York City Economic Development Corporation\, One Liberty Plaza\, New York City\, NY\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250924T135722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T194203Z
UID:1228-1761231600-1761238800@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Combo! Value Add with Design Management Best Practices Site Tour of the Redevelopment of 30 Street Station
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nJoin the DBIA Liberty Northeast Region Tri-State Chapter for the ‘COMBO! Value Add with Design Management Best Practices Presentation\, Site Tour of the Redevelopment of 30th Street Station & Happy Hour at The Post’ on October 23\, 2025 at 3:00PM. \nDesign-Build Done Right® is more than just having the Designer report to the Builder. Success requires a specific Design-Build Manager to zipper and integrate teams to execute the best practices. Hear perspectives\, challenges\, and experiences of why true Design Management is different and the importance of a specific skill set for success. CEH are offered. \n‍Schedule:\n3:00PM – 3:15PM: Welcome and Sign In \n3:15PM – 4:00PM: Value Add w/ Design Management \n4:00PM – 4:15PM: 30th Street Project Overview \n4:15PM – 5:00PM: Construction Site Tour \n5:15PM: Happy Hour at The Post \nTour: William H. Gray III 30th Street Station\, 2955 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104 \nHappy Hour: The Post\, 129 S 30th Street‍ \n  \nPPE Requirements:\nLong Paints\, Work Boots – safety toed and hard soled\, Hard hats\, Safety Glasses\, Hi-Visibility Vest.‍ \n  \nRegistration Deadline: October 17\, 2025\nRegister Now
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/combo-value-add-with-design-management-best-practices-site-tour-of-the-redevelopment-of-30-street-station/
LOCATION:William H. Gray III 30th Street Station\, 2955 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20251001T141558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T141558Z
UID:1248-1761121800-1761148800@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:DDC Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Design and Construction is New York City’s primary capital construction project manager. The agency manages a portfolio valued at over $34 billion which includes both civic facilities and infrastructure projects across all five boroughs. DDC makes every effort to utilize new and emerging technology that allows for safer\, more efficient construction while reducing the cost for New Yorkers. \nThis fall\, DDC is hosting an Innovation Summit where attendees can learn more about emerging technologies across the industry and how DDC and our partners might best utilize them. In partnership with Contech Alliance\, the summit will feature pitches from the construction technology service providers demonstrating how breakthrough solutions can streamline operations\, enhance collaboration\, and revolutionize project delivery. The summit will also feature an exhibition area where select innovators will showcase their products and connect with attendees. \nRegister for the summit if you would like to be a part of the conversation shaping the future of construction! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect\, collaborate\, and innovate with peers in the industry. \n  \nLearn More Register Now
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/ddc-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:NYC Department of Design and Construction\, 30-30 Thomson Avenue\, Long Island City\, NY\, 11101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251104
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250501T135950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T162529Z
UID:784-1760918400-1762214399@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:AIA NY Extended Certification Workshop (AIA Members Only) - October 20\, 27 & November 3\, 2025 (New York\, NY)
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nDBIA’s Certification Workshop is a three-day intensive program covering the core concepts of Design-Build Done Right®. This special offering is geared towards architects and will include an emphasis on identification of hurdles to successful designer engagement in design-build\, as well as hone on the critical importance of design management in design-build. The instructors\, listed below\, have experience in the field of architecture and have all experienced optimal outcomes utilizing design-build: \nCode of Conduct Webinar (Pre-Workshop Requirement)\nDan Rawlins\, DBIA \nDay 1 (October 20): Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success\nGreg Gidez\, FDBIA FAIA NAC\n \nDay 2 (October 27): Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes\nRachel John\, Esq.\, Assoc. DBIA \nDay 3 (November 3): Contracts & Risk Management \nExam Prep Webinar (Post-Workshop) \n  \nSpecial Offer for AIA-NY Members\nTake advantage of a special offer exclusively for AIA-NY members attending this certification workshop —receive a complimentary 1-year DBIA membership and explore the power of design-build collaboration. Join a growing network of industry leaders and gain access to valuable resources\, training\, and certification opportunities.  \nLearn More
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/aia-ny-extended-certification-workshop-aia-members-only-october-20-27-november-3-2025-new-york-ny/
LOCATION:Center for Architecture\, 536 LaGuardia Place\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20251006T183737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T211227Z
UID:1288-1760551200-1760558400@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Bar Debate: "Design-Build…Dead or Alive?"
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nJoin the Institution of Civil Engineers NY (ICE NY) and the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) as we debate design-build! \nThis event is free!
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/bar-debate-design-build-dead-or-alive/
LOCATION:11th St. Bar – East Village\, 510 E 11th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250731T202917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T130431Z
UID:1108-1760376600-1760383800@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Lessons Learned from the Borough-Based Jails Program
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nJoin us for an in-depth panel discussion featuring leaders from the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC)\, AECOM (Owner’s Representative)\, and Tutor Perini (Lead Contractor) as they share insights from the groundbreaking Brooklyn Facility—the first of four projects within the Borough-Based Jails (BBJ) Program. \nThis session will explore how DDC and its partners are leveraging the Design-Build delivery model to accelerate project delivery\, foster innovation\, and address critical community\, sustainability\, and funding needs in one of the city’s most complex infrastructure programs. Attendees will hear directly from the team responsible for guiding the Brooklyn Facility through planning and implementation\, gaining firsthand perspective on what worked\, what was learned\, and how these lessons will shape the future of Design-Build in NYC. \nWhether you are an owner\, contractor\, designer\, or consultant\, this program offers valuable insights into how collaborative delivery is transforming vertical construction in the metropolitan area. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear from the experts shaping the future of NYC’s Design-Build programs. \nFour Learning Objectives:\n\nThe NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC)’s perspective in Design-Build delivery method for large-scale NYC projects\nHow Design-Build Delivery works for vertical construction in NYC – benefits and challenges\nHow to organize a Design-Build team to fit the ownership objectives and project requirements\nLessons learned so far from one of the first large-scale Design-Build projects in NYC metro\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n5:30 PM – Networking​\n6:00 PM – Opening Remarks ​\n6:05 PM – Panel Discussion​\n7:00 PM – Q&A & Networking​\n7:30 PM – Closing Remarks\n\nContinuing Education:\nAttendees will be eligible for 1.5 DBIA and AIA CEHs. \nSpeakers:\n \nModerator: Hamid Fallah\, PE\, DBIA\nSenior Project Manager\, Langan \nHamid Fallah is a Senior Project Manager With Langan Engineering in New York City office.  He is managing a team of project managers and staff engineers for projects in New York City and the Middle East. Hamid has more than 29 years of diversified experience in geotechnical engineering\, project management\, and Design-Build leadership including urban construction\, dams\, power plants\, and major transit facilities and infrastructures worldwide. Hamid has more than 20 years of experience in management\, leadership\, and mentorship\, plus extensive background in Design-Build mega projects\, including more than 10 years in the design lead role\, construction supervision\, and quality control planning. \nHamid obtained his DBIA certification In August 2022 and has been a DBIA Member since September 2023. \n \nEduardo N. del Valle\, AIA\, LEED AP\, DBIA\nActing Commissioner\, NYC Department of Design and Construction \nOver 35 years of experience in the fields of design and construction management\, including alternative delivery and design-build. Twenty years of experience at senior management level\, including reconstruction of the $3.8-billion One World Trade Center project\, as well as approximately $20 billion in numerous new construction\, renovation\, rehabilitation and adaptive re-use projects\, and facility and infrastructure expansion and capital improvement initiatives in the public and private sectors. Currently serving as NYC’s DDC Acting Commissioner for Mega Projects\, including the multi-billion-dollar Borough-Based Jails Program. \n \nBeverly Prior\, FAIA\, NCARB\, DBIA\, LEED AP\nVice President\, AECOM \nBeverly Prior\, FAIA\, DBIA\, is a recognized leader in public design-build delivery in roles as the owner’s advisor and with design builders. Since 2019\, as the program manager for New York City’s Borough Based Jails design-build program she has partnered with the Department of Design and Construction to deliver the $16 billion justice reform program including five design-build early works projects and four new high-rise jails\, one each in Manhattan\, Brooklyn\, Queens\, and The Bronx. \n \nPeter Sukalo\nChief Executive Officer and President\, WDF-Tutor Perini \nPeter Sukalo has an extensive background in planning\, supervising\, and managing large-scale projects throughout North America for both public agencies and private companies. He has over 45 years of experience in the construction industry specializing in general contracting\, CM at risk and design-build project delivery. He has the technical experience gained from years in the field as Superintendent\, Project Engineer\, Project Manager\, and Project Executive\, and the managerial experience gained from successfully running offices as a Construction Operations Manager\, Regional Manager and President and CEO. \nPeter is currently the Chief Executive Officer and President of WDF Inc. which is a General Building Contractor and a Specialty HVAC\, Plumbing and Fire Protection Specialty Contractor.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/lessons-learned-from-the-borough-based-jails-program/
LOCATION:Jacobs Engineering One Penn Plaza\, 24th Floor\, Suite 2400 New York\, NY 10119
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T103000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250630T195450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T184230Z
UID:1014-1759824000-1759833000@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Insurance Solutions for Managing Risk on Design-Build and Alternative Delivery Projects
DESCRIPTION:An insightful panel featuring legal and insurance experts who will offer Owner\, contractor and designer perspectives on managing project risk on design-build and other alternative delivery projects. Learn how to leverage innovative insurance solutions to navigate challenges and strengthen project outcomes. \nThis session is offered both in-person and virtually.\n \nRegister for In-Person | Register for Virtual\nFour Learning Objectives:\n\nIdentify common risk exposures unique to design-build and alternative delivery projects from the perspectives of Owners\, contractors and designers.\nEvaluate innovative insurance solutions and legal strategies that can be applied to mitigate project risks and protect all parties involved.\nAnalyze real-world case examples to understand how insurance solutions have been successfully leveraged to strengthen project outcomes.\nApply practical insights from legal and insurance experts to develop a proactive risk management approach for their own design-build or alternative delivery projects.\n\nEvent Agenda:\n\n8:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Registration & Networking\n8:30 AM – 9:45 AM – Program\n9:45 AM -10:15 AM – Questions & Answers\n\nContinuing Education:\nAttendees will be eligible for 1.5 DBIA CEHs. \nSponsored by: \n \n \nSpeakers:\nModerator: Jayne Czik\, Executive Vice President & General Counsel\, Citnalta Construction Corp.\nJayne Czik is Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Citnalta Construction Corp.\, a New York–based Design-Builder and General Contractor focused on public sector projects. She oversees all legal matters including contracts\, procurement\, risk management\, insurance and compliance\, while advising on strategy\, proposals and operations. With over 30 years in construction law\, Jayne has served as Deputy General Counsel at MTA Capital Construction\, practiced privately and written extensively on industry issues. She is Chair of the GCA’s Law & Legislative Committee\, the DBIA NYC Metro Region’s Law & Legislative Committee\, a fellow of the ACCL\, an AAA arbitrator and a DBIA-certified professional. \n \nJoseph Dennis\, Principal/General Counsel\, Arup Americas\nJoseph Dennis is Arup’s General Counsel for the Americas region. He is responsible for managing Arup’s legal portfolio throughout the U.S. In addition to implementing the firm’s risk management program\, Joseph interacts with outside counsel and insurance carriers; implements firm-wide seminars on contract review and best practices; reviews client-generated design services and construction division contracts; and maintains a comprehensive intranet that provides team members access to reference material and to standard forms and agreements. He has over 25 years of experience. \nPrior to joining Arup\, Joseph served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to Syska Hennessy Group. There he was responsible for the overall management for the firm’s legal portfolio. Joseph’s early experience included working as an associate at a law firm specializing in representing architects and engineers in litigation. \n \nClaudia Reuben\, Deputy Chief of Risk Management\, MTA\nClaudia Reuben serves as Deputy Chief of Risk Management at the MTA and as President of its wholly owned captive insurer\, First Mutual Transportation Assurance Company (FMTAC). With more than 20 years of industry experience\, she is responsible for overseeing the Risk Management department and ensuring FMTAC’s financial stability and regulatory compliance. She is dedicated to reducing the MTA’s cost of risk through strategic risk analysis\, risk transfer and claims management. She works closely with internal and external counsels to negotiate insurance and indemnification provisions in complex multi-party agreements and is in charge of securing optimal insurance solutions for the MTA through global markets and its captive. \n \nAdam M. Giuliano\, Partner\, Kaplan Kirsch LLP\nAdam Giuliano’s practice focuses on transactional matters related to transportation and infrastructure. He has experience advising public agencies\, investors\, project sponsors\, contractors and lenders in connection with the procurement\, project financing\, concessioning\, privatization\, and construction\, operations and maintenance of a variety of infrastructure\, transportation and energy facilities. His past projects have involved highways\, roads and bridges\, parking\, transit\, commuter rail and high-speed rail\, airports\, ports\, water and wastewater\, schools\, telecommunications\, energy and power generation\, renewables and natural resources. He has also represented clients on matters related to the governance\, sale and acquisition of project companies and infrastructure investment vehicles. \n \nRichard Hartman\, Senior Vice President\, NFP\nAs Senior Vice President\, Professional Liability Broking Leader of NFP’s Construction & Infrastructure Group\, Rich Hartman delivers professional liability insurance services to clients across the spectrum of the construction industry. Before joining NFP\, Rich served in leadership roles as an underwriter and a corporate risk manager. Prior to his underwriting leadership roles\, Rich was co-owner of brokerage firms specializing in professional and pollution liability insurance for design\, construction and environmental professional firms in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. \n \nCesar Pereira\, Partner\, Sheppard Mullin\nCesar Pereira is a former General Counsel of a national construction company. In his position as General Counsel\, he was responsible for the legal\, compliance and risk management departments of the company. His practice involves advising clients in all stages of a construction project. He has negotiated various forms of construction related agreements between and among owners\, developers\, contractors\, construction managers\, designers\, sureties\, operators\, suppliers and subcontractors. This includes teaming\, memorandum of understanding\, joint venture\, design and build\, construction manager\, interface\, operation and maintenance\, subcontract\, rental\, purchase and professional service agreements\, as well as surety indemnity agreements and payment and performance bonds. \n 
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/insurance-for-designers-in-design-build-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Sheppard Mullin\, 30 Rockefeller Plaza\, New York\, NY\, 10112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250630T200612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T200612Z
UID:1021-1758585600-1758844799@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:DBIA Certification Workshop – September 23-25 (New York\, NY)
DESCRIPTION:A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars. \nDay 1: Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success\nDay 2: Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes\nDay 3: Contracts & Risk Management \nRegister
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/dbia-certification-workshop-september-23-25-new-york-ny/
LOCATION:NYC Seminar & Conference Center 114 West 26th Street 3rd Floor New York\, NY 10001\, NYC Seminar & Conference Cen114 West 26th Street 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10158\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
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SUMMARY:2025 Progressive Design-Build Done Right - September 12\, 2025 (New York\, NY)
DESCRIPTION:The flexibility of design-build project delivery allows an Owner to choose among various approaches for procurement and contracting. In progressive design-build (PDB) the Owner “progresses” towards a design and contract price with the team\, making it an increasingly popular delivery option. Using real-world case studies of exceptional outcomes\, taught by some of the nation’s most experienced PDB Owners and practitioners\, this course will help participants: \n\nGain insight into the flexibility of design-build project delivery and the trade-offs\, key considerations and opportunities of the various procurement approaches.\nUnderstand how Design-Build Done Right® best practices and principles apply to Progressive Design-Build (PDB).\nTake a deep dive into PDB\, including a close look at what it means\, key characteristics and how to determine if PDB is right for a project.\nLearn key elements of successful procurement\, contracting and post-award execution for PDB.\n\nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/2025-progressive-design-build-done-right-september-12-2025-new-york-ny/
LOCATION:ARUP\, 140 Broadway\, 40th floor - East River Conference Room\, New York\, NY\, 10005\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250731T195440Z
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SUMMARY:Designers at the Helm of Design-Build (September 9\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Register Now\nRegistration closes September 5th. \nThe role of the architect is evolving — are you ready to lead? \nJoin the DBIA NYC Metro Region for an interactive program exploring how architects are stepping into leadership roles within design-build project delivery models. We’ll examine the responsibilities\, benefits and professional implications of architect-led and integrated delivery approaches\, with real-world context drawn from projects in the NYC Metro Region. \nThrough engaging discussion and case examples\, participants will: \n\nIdentify how architects can lead design-build teams\, and what that leadership entails\nCompare design-build to design-bid-build in terms of cost\, schedule\, collaboration and liability\nEvaluate various models of design-build delivery\, including architect-led and DBIA-endorsed approaches\nDevelop practical strategies to shift toward integrated delivery covering contracts\, communication\, team structure and client education\n\nWhether you’re already practicing in design-build or considering a transition\, this session will provide valuable insights to support stronger project outcomes and a more collaborative\, efficient design process. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and connect with peers shaping the future of design and construction. \nContinuing Education:\nAttendees will be eligible for 1 AIA LU and DBIA CEH. \n  \nSpeakers:\nTom Gluck\nPrincipal\, GLUCK+\nThomas Gluck is a principal at GLUCK+\, known for Architect-Led Design Build. With over 25 years of experience\, he has led acclaimed projects across NYC and the U.S.\, including The Stack\, Bridge\, The Malt House and WHIN Music Charter School. Before joining GLUCK+\, he managed the design and construction of the Walker Art Center Expansion for Herzog & de Meuron. A frequent lecturer on offsite construction and architecture’s evolving role\, Tom holds degrees from Harvard and Yale. He is licensed in NY and NJ and serves on the Board of Trustees for Keewaydin Camp in Vermont. \nPeter Caravousanos\, AIA\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, LEED AP\nJacobs\nPeter Caravousanos\, RA\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, LEED AP\, is a distinguished project delivery expert with over 30 years of experience in design and construction management. At Jacobs\, he led a major program for NYC as Executive Program Manager. Since the early-1990s\, he managed Design-Led-Design-Build projects for prominent clients including Hearst Communications\, Crain’s Communications and Financial Times. Peter led the planning and delivery of highly sensitive projects for the U.S. Department of Energy\, Department of Defense and NASA\, employing Agile and iterative DB approaches. Peter taught PM/CM courses at SUNY Farmingdale and Baruch College and served on several professional advisory boards. \nRachel Birnboim\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, Assoc. DBIA\nCo-Managing Principal\, New York Office\nPerkins Eastman\nRachel Birnboim is Co-Managing Principal of Perkins Eastman’s NYC office\, with over 25 years of experience in healthcare\, institutional\, and residential architecture. She is a skilled project executive focused on quality\, schedule\, and cost control. Rachel prioritizes client relationships\, design excellence\, and team development. A licensed architect in NY\, CT\, and MA\, she holds a B.Arch. from Carnegie Mellon. She serves on the New York Building Congress Board and the Board of Trustees at Emma Willard School\, where she chairs the Facilities Committee. Rachel is also an Associate DBIA and LEED BD+C accredited professional. \nLarry Gutterman\, AIA\, DBIA\, LEED AP\nUrbahn Architects\nLarry Gutterman is an architect with over 35 years of experience managing complex public and historic projects. His work includes landmark renovations such as the U.S. Capitol\, NYC City Hall\, and Lincoln Center. In recent years\, he has focused on design-build delivery\, earning his DBIA certification in 2023. Larry has led major projects for MTA and NYC DDC and is known for aligning diverse teams around shared project goals. He serves on the DBIA NYC Metro Region Designers Committee and the Village of Mamaroneck Board of Architectural Review\, and has co-chaired AIA NYC’s Architecture for Justice committee. \nGrace Lin\, AIA\, CDT\, DBIA – Moderator\nSenior Consultant\nTurner & Townsend\nGrace Lin is a Senior Consultant at Turner & Townsend\, guiding capital project delivery in healthcare and higher education. With over 30 years of experience\, she advises on procurement\, project planning and execution. Grace holds two master’s degrees from Columbia University and is a licensed architect in NY. A certified DBIA and seasoned professional\, she co-authored DBIA’s 2024 Owner Advisor Primer. She serves as a director-at-large for DBIA NYC Region\, leads the Designer Committee and Columbia’s DBIA Student Chapter. Grace teaches graduate level students at Columbia’s School of Professional Studies. She mentors MWLBE firms through Columbia’s CU Grow Program.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/designers-at-the-helm-of-design-build-september-9-2025/
LOCATION:Jacobs Engineering One Penn Plaza\, 24th Floor\, Suite 2400 New York\, NY 10119
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250822
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250630T195949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T195949Z
UID:1017-1755648000-1755820799@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Federal Sector Design-Build Industry Days
DESCRIPTION:In light of the current federal focus on efficiency\, effectiveness and cost-savings\, we have reimagined our August Federal Design-Build Symposium with an exciting new format to highlight how design-build supports these priorities. \nFederal Sector Design-Build Industry Days\, August 20-21\, is tailored to support federal agencies\, agencies receiving federal funding and industry partners by offering targeted insights\, upcoming project opportunities and meaningful agency engagement. \nThis refreshed format will create new opportunities for meaningful engagement between federal agencies and industry\, offer insight into upcoming federal project solicitations\, and deliver targeted education and case studies to improve project delivery outcomes. \nPLUS\, public and private Owners can register for FREE\, Underutilized Business Enterprises (UBEs) receive a special low rate and early bird and advance rates make this event affordable for all roles! \nWe’re confident this refreshed format delivers even more value! View our online conference program and register today! \nLearn More
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/federal-sector-design-build-industry-days/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Reston\, 1800 Presidents St.\, Reston\, VA\, 20190\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250606T155904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T195420Z
UID:913-1753974000-1753981200@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Design-Build in Action: Project Tour of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center (July 31\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join DBIA’s NYC Metro Chapter and the NYC Department of Design & Construction\, and Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc. for an exclusive site tour of the new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center\, a public recreational facility redefining sustainable and inclusive community design in Central Brooklyn. Nestled within Nostrand Playground\, this high-performance building features an all-electric mechanical system\, a mass timber structure optimized for humid environments\, and a vibrant mix of athletic\, educational and cultural spaces. With a focus on achieving LEED-NC Gold certification\, the center exemplifies how public architecture can support health\, equity\, and environmental goals. \nAs one of DDC’s Design-Build Pilot Projects\, this tour provides insight into the benefits of integrated project delivery. Members will explore how the Design-Build approach enabled greater collaboration\, faster timelines\, and flexibility during ongoing design development. The tour will also examine how community-centered design strategies shaped both the building’s programming and architecture — from the wraparound green roof to active spaces that reflect neighborhood needs. This is a unique opportunity to learn from project leaders about delivering this important civic project for East Flatbush. \nRegistration closes July 18.\nRegister Now \nPlease note this event is for DBIA members only\, limited to 45 people walking the jobsite (first in\, first served). Guests must bring their own PPE. \nLocation: \nShirley Chisholm Recreation Center\n3002 Foster Ave.\nBrooklyn\, NY 11210\n(For those traveling via the subway\, catch either the 2 or 5 to Newkirk Avenue–Little Haiti Station) \nPricing (DBIA Member-Only Event):  \n\nMembers $65\nMember Owners $20\nYoung Professional Members $20\nStudent Members $20\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nAnalyze how the Design-Build delivery method enhanced collaboration\, expedited project timelines\, and supported design flexibility during the development of the Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center.\nEvaluate sustainable building strategies—including the use of mass timber\, an all-electric mechanical system\, and green roof integration—and their role in achieving LEED-NC Gold certification.\nExamine how community engagement and equity-driven planning shaped the facility’s programming and architectural design to reflect the needs and values of the Central Brooklyn neighborhood.\nDiscuss the technical and operational challenges addressed through integrated project delivery on a high performance civic project\, and how lessons from this Design-Build pilot can inform future public infrastructure initiatives.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nDaphne Lasky\, DBIA\nDeputy Director\, Cultural Institutions\nPublic Buildings DDC \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSam Hodgkinson\, DBIA\nSenior Project Design Manager\nConsigli \n  \n\n\n  \nRegister Now\nSponsored by:
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/design-build-in-action-project-tour-of-the-shirley-chisholm-recreation-center-july-31-2025/
LOCATION:Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center\, 3002 Foster Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250719
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250513T135207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T140150Z
UID:818-1752451200-1752883199@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Leadership Mastery Bootcamp 5-day Transformation (July 14-18 | Philadelphia\, PA)
DESCRIPTION:This 5-day Bootcamp includes: \nDay 1 – Leadership: Building a Strong Foundation \nDay 2 – Leadership Building Block – Communications \nDay 3 – Leadership Building Block – Teaming \nDay 4 – (8:00am – 1:00pm) Leadership Building Block -Mindset \n(1:00pm – 5:00pm)  Rejuvenation Break \nDay 5 – (8:00am – 12:00pm) Leadership Building Block – Trust \n   (1:00pm – 5:00pm) Leadership Building Block – Culture \nRegister Now
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/2025-leadership-mastery-bootcamp-5-day-transformation-philadelphia-pa/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center\, 1301 Race St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250618T134353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T133846Z
UID:954-1752076800-1752087600@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:Redefining the Table: How UBEs Are Shaping the Future of Design-Build
DESCRIPTION:Join DBIA’s NYC Metro Region for a panel discussion focused on the significant contributions that Underutilized Business Enterprises (UBE) bring to design-build projects when partnering with larger organizations. \nThe discussion will highlight the unique perspectives on diversity offered by small UBEs within the Metro-NY area. It will also explore effective strategies for engaging with these businesses and fostering their growth when opportunities arise. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nHear directly from Underutilized Business Enterprises (UBEs) about their experiences\, capabilities\, and contributions to successful design-build projects.\nGain insight into the value of centering UBE perspectives in project planning\, team building\, and execution especially in the Metro-NY design-build market.\nRecognize how Owners and Construction Managers can shift traditional engagement models to become better partners and advocates for UBEs.\nIdentify actionable strategies for creating inclusive procurement and project environments that empower UBEs to lead\, grow\, and thrive.\n\nWill DBIA CEH be offered? Yes \nWill AIA Credit be offered? Yes \nEvent Outline: \n\n4:00 – 4:30 pm: Registration\, Networking and Refreshments\n4:30 – 5:00 pm: PANYNJ Presentation on Upcoming Procurements\n5:00 – 6:00 pm: Panel Discussion\n6:00 – 7:00 pm: Q&A and Networking\n\nPricing (DBIA Member-Only Event): \n\nMembers $65\nMember Owners $20\nYoung Professional Members $20\nStudent Members $20\n\nRegister Now\nSponsored by:\n\n\n\n  \nSpeakers: \n \nModerator: Glenessa Gordon \nAssistant Director – Business Diversity Operations\, Office of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion\, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey \nGlenessa Gordon is the Assistant Director – Business Diversity Operations\, in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Office of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion. She currently develops and implements strategies to maximize opportunities\, increase the capacity and ensure success of Minority\, Women-Owned\, Small and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (MWSBDEs) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOB) through opportunities within the Port Authority\, its business partners and tenants. Read more. \nCraig Covil\, PE\, DBIA\nOwner/Principal\, C2 Consulting\nCraig Covil has been involved in design-build delivery for more than 35 years\, first in Australia then later in Hong Kong before arriving in the U.S. in 2001. Craig became a member of DBIA in 2005\, is a certified DBIA Design-Build Professional and has attended several DBIA events\, including the annual conferences on Water and Transportation. He has a BSc and MSc in Engineering and is Chair of the DBIA NYC Metro Region. Read more. \n  \nBetty Brano\nFounder and President\, Brano Design\nBetty has two decades of experience in commercial design\, consulting and construction. She consults primarily on capital projects that facilitate the space with best practice solutions\, specifying the right sustainable materials for construction projects. She bridges the gap between design and construction. Betty has taken numerous DBIA courses and was featured on the DBIA blog for advising Young Professionals on design-build. Betty is a DBIA UBE member. Read more. \n  \nAndrew Nigro\, PE\nVice President and Director of Construction Services\, MP Engineers and Architects\nAndy Nigro is a Professional Engineer with 20 years’ experience in the AECM industry with a particular focus on Rail and Transit\, Heavy Civil and large tunnel programs. He joined MP Engineers in 2021 to build their Rail Transit group and has had the pleasure of working on several design-build projects\, including MTA C&D East Bound ReRoute in Harold Interlocking\, NYCT EV Bus Charging fit out at Queens Village Depot\, and currently the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project Package 3 – NJ Surface Alignment\, on which he serves as Project Manager.  Read more. \n  \nLindsay Maguire\, PE\, ENV SP\, DBIA\nPresident\, M.D. Modern Engineering\, D.P.C.\nLindsay Maguire is Co-Founder of M.D. Modern Engineering\, D.P.C.\, a New York City-based civil engineering firm she leads alongside her business partner\, Phoebe Douglas. Proudly certified as a WBE\, MBE and DBE\, the firm is built on a mission to design and deliver infrastructure that is not only technically sound and resilient\, but also socially responsible\, community driven\, and deeply attuned to the needs of people and place. Since launching full time in 2024\, the firm has quickly earned a reputation as a collaborative and dependable small business partner committed to the public good. Read more. \n  \nDevon J. Prioleau\nManaging Principal\, PRI-O-LEAU Development Group\nAfter over a decade as a corporate executive\, DeVon Prioleau is currently Managing Principal of PRI-O-LEAU Development Group (PDG) and President of the Council of Urban Real Estate (C.U.R.E.). PDG is a full-service MBE firm delivering high-quality real estate services within the project management & construction management space. C.U.R.E. is a 35-year non-profit organization dedicated to promoting opportunities for those underrepresented within commercial real estate. Read more. \n  \nKamal Shahid\, PE\nPresident and CEO\, KS Engineers\, P.C.\nKamal Shahid is President and Chief Executive Officer of KS Engineers\, P.C. (KSE). In 1991\, he founded KSE with a vision to provide exemplary engineering and construction services to public sector clients. He is responsible for all corporate growth\, contributions to the public and infrastructure renewal\, quality assurance and overall client satisfaction. The company has seven offices across the tristate area and provides full-service engineering\, construction management\, commissioning and special inspection services to both public and private sector clients. Read more. \n  \nEric Hirani\, PE\, CCM\, LEED AP BD+C\, DBIA\nPresident\, Infinite Consulting Corp\nEric Hirani is founder and president of Infinite Consulting Corp. Under his leadership\, the company has experienced exponential growth and established itself as an industry leader\, achieving national recognition as an ENR Top CM-for-Fee firm. Eric has been instrumental in expanding the company’s service offerings to encompass site safety management\, quality management\, cost estimating\, scheduling and construction management services across diverse markets. He also spearheaded Infinite Cares\, the company’s philanthropic arm\, which has made contributions to numerous industry and charitable causes. Read more. \n  \nEdgar Zephyrine\, PE\, CBCP\nPrincipal\, EJZ Engineering PLLC\n 
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/redefining-the-table-how-ubes-are-shaping-the-future-of-design-build/
LOCATION:417 Fifth Avenue\, 417 Fifth Avenue\, 7th Floor\, New York City\, 10006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250416T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T154730Z
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SUMMARY:DBIA Certification Workshop - June 24-26 (New York\, NY)
DESCRIPTION:A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars. \nDay 1: Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success\nDay 2: Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes\nDay 3: Contracts & Risk Management \nRegister
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/dbia-certification-workshop-3/
LOCATION:NYC Seminar & Conference Center 114 West 26th Street 3rd Floor New York\, NY 10001\, NYC Seminar & Conference Cen114 West 26th Street 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10158\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250626
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250602T183219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T183219Z
UID:908-1749600000-1750895999@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:2025 Extended Certification Workshop - June 11\, 18 & 25 (Paterson\, NJ)
DESCRIPTION:A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the conde of conduct and exam prep webinars. We advise attendees to take the code of conduct webinar before the workshop. \nCode of Conduct Webinar (Pre-Workshop)\nDay 1: Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success\nDay 2: Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes\nDay 3: Contracts & Risk Management\nExam Prep Webinar (Post-Workshop) \nRegister Now
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/2025-extended-certification-workshop-june-11-18-25-paterson-nj/
LOCATION:Railroad Construction Company Training Headquarters\, 75-77 Grove Street\, Paterson\, NJ\, 07503\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T103000
DTSTAMP:20260511T192830
CREATED:20250513T140601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T134944Z
UID:825-1749547800-1749551400@dbianycmetro.org
SUMMARY:NYC Metro Region Webinar - Design-Build Transition Tactics: Managing Risk and Continuity Mid-Stream (June 10\, 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this virtual webinar on how design-build helped mitigate challenges encountered when taking on the $2.9 billion Purple Line Light Rail project midstream. \nMaryland Transit Solutions\, the joint venture of Dragados USA and OHLA USA\, is responsible for carrying out the contract to design and construct the 16.2-mile\, 21-station light rail system. The $2.9 billion project will carry riders between Bethesda in Montgomery County and New Carrollton in Prince George’s County. The system will provide direct connections to four branches of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority system\, all three MARC commuter rail lines in the Baltimore-Washington metro area\, and Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor line. \nFour learning objectives: \n\nCompare and contrast the standard P3/Design-Build (DB) procurement and mobilization process with the unique approach used in the “Purple Line” project.\nIdentify and evaluate major risks associated with P3/DB projects and explore effective partnering strategies to mitigate those risks.\nDemonstrate understanding of stakeholder management principles and apply techniques for successful engagement in complex infrastructure projects.\nAnalyze the specific design and construction challenges related to Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) systems within a P3/DB project framework.\n\nPresenters:\nBartolome Hugo Fontirroig Hernandez\nSenior Project Manager / Project Executive\nDragados USA \nBartolome Hugo Fontirroig Hernandez has over 20 years of experience working for Dragados / ACS in large and complex design-build (DB) and Public Private Partnership (P3) projects in both Europe and North America. \nAs Lead Design-Builder’s Project Manager and as Lead Design-Builder’s Construction Manager for large DB and P3 projects\, Bartolome Hugo Fontirroig Hernandez has managed the design and construction of large highway\, railroad\, light rail\, special bridges and tunnel projects. \nHugo has also been involved in large Design and Build and P3 proposals as Bid Manager in the USA\, where he had full responsibilities for management of the team during the proposal phase. \n  \nJulio Velez\nOperations Manager\nOHLA USA \nJulio brings 28 years of experience in project\, construction\, and program management\, including 18 years dedicated to the transit/rail industry\, and 16 years of experience overseeing major urban transit projects involving underground structures and tunnels\, as well as bridges\, caissons\, foundation supports\, and facilities for the delivery of steam\, water\, and other utilities. His duties have also included project engineering\, cost estimating\, scheduling\, inspection\, and engineering design.  Julio has managed construction efforts on several alternative delivery projects\, including the $227 million MTA Hudson Line Power Communications and Signaling Improvements Design-Build project in Westchester\, NY\, and the $2.9 billion Purple Line Light Rail Project in Maryland.\n  \n\nChristian Ottens\, P.E.\nTrack Project Manager\nRailroad Construction Company\, Inc. \nChristian Ottens is a dedicated and enthusiastic Professional Engineer with a strong background in the delivery of complex civil construction projects. His career spans on-site project engineering and project management roles\, with a particular focus on projects where contractors self-perform critical civil scopes in collaboration with project owners to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery. Mr. Ottens brings excellent communication skills and deep technical knowledge in construction means and methods\, cost control\, scheduling\, and contract administration. He is known for his ability to foster positive work environments\, combining leadership and interpersonal strengths to guide teams in delivering high-quality results on challenging projects. \nMr. Ottens holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from The Catholic University of America and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in both Virginia and Maryland. Currently\, he serves as a Project Manager at Railroad Construction Company\, Inc.\, where he leads their $150 million subcontract to install the track on the Purple Line Light Rail Public-Private Partnership (P3) project. \n  \nPricing:\nMembers: $30\nNon-Members: $45\nOwners/Students/Young Professionals: $20 \nRegister Now\n 
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/nyc-metro-region-webinar-design-build-transition-tactics-managing-risk-and-continuity-mid-stream-june-10-2025/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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