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SUMMARY:Bridging Documents in Design-Build: Risks and Rewards
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\nABOUT THE EVENT \nJoin the DBIA NYC Metro Region for a dynamic panel discussion examining the critical role of bridging documents in project delivery. Featuring a diverse group of experts from the public and private sectors\, this session explores how the decision to utilize bridging documents involves a complex balance of risk\, control\, and innovation. Panelists will share insights from the owner\, designer\, and contractor perspectives on how to navigate the “Spearin” doctrine\, ensure competitive bidding\, and determine when to transition to performance-based requirements to avoid stifling team creativity. \nAGENDA \n5:00pm – 6:00pm: Arrive\, Check-in\, and networking \n6:00pm – 8:00pm: Panel Discussion \n  \nIMPORTANT NOTE: Walk-in registrations will not be permitted in this building. All attendees MUST register by 12:00PM on June 1st. \nNo exceptions will be made. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nMEET OUR PANEL \nAndrew Daley\, RA\, DBIA\, ENV SP\nTechnical Director for the Alternative Delivery Program at the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) \n\nTechnical Director for the Alternative Delivery Program at the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) working on both Public Buildings and Infrastructure projects. He is a licensed architect with over 15 years of experience with a diverse background of past roles in the private sector. Most notably\, Andrew was a Project Director at SHoP Architects for 7 years leading teams that designed multiple US embassies worldwide as well as tackling strategic initiatives for the Department of State\, Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. \n  \n  \nRuth Burney\, PE\, Assoc DBIA\nDesign-Build Program Manager for the Bureau of Engineering\, Design and Construction (BEDC) at NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)\n \nRuth is tasked with leading the Dept’s cross-agency development of alternative delivery for capital projects. Prior to joining DEP\, she gained extensive private sector experience as both a Design Manager and lead Process-Mechanical Engineer on large-scale\, multi-discipline projects in the water/wastewater industry. Her areas of technical expertise include pumping systems and hydraulic design\, wastewater treatment design\, and environmental compliance. Ruth is a registered Professional Engineer in the States of New York and Florida and has a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida. \n  \n \nIsaac Pitre\, Eng.\, PMP\, DBIA\nDivision Manager\nSTRUCTURAL \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. \n  \nMODERATED BY\nVincent Rubino PE\, ENV SP\nVice President\, Water & Wastewater Treatment Practice Lead\nWade Trim \nVincent brings over 4 decades of experience working on large urban wastewater\, wet weather control\, and other engineering projects. Extensive experience in strategic planning\, project development\, quality assurance and quality control. Maintains a wealth of design and construction management knowledge with significant experience improving large municipal systems. Led several NYC upgrades > $100M. \n  \n  \n  \nLight fare and refreshments will be served. \nArup\n140 Broadway\, 19th Floor New York\, NY 10005\nPenguin Pool \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/bridging-documents-in-design-build-risks-and-rewards/
LOCATION:Arup\, 140 Broadway 19th Floor – Penguin Pool Conference Room\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
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SUMMARY:1st Annual NYC Metro Region Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join the DBIA NYC Metro Region for our inaugural Golf Tournament at the historic St. Andrews Golf Club—America’s oldest golf club. Enjoy a day of friendly competition\, networking\, and camaraderie with design-build industry peers while supporting the continued growth of design-build excellence in our region. \nEvent Snapshot \n\nLocation: The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club\, Hastings on Hudson\, NY \nFormat: 18-Hole Scramble and Networking Reception \nAgenda: 10:30 AM Registration/Brunch | 12:00 PM Shotgun Start | 5:00 PM Reception | 6:00 PM Dinner & Awards\n\n___________________________________________________________________________\nMEET OUR GUES SPEAKER\n \nTina Macica is the Associate Vice President of Design and Construction  \nMontefiore Einstein \nTina leads a team of 50 plus professionals responsible for delivering over 150 capital projects annually. Her diverse portfolio encompasses entitlements\, master planning and design\, new construction\, and the revitalization of existing facilities.  \nIn alignment with Montefiore Einstein’s pillars of excellence\, Tina is leading the effort to drive excellence and the rebranding of Montefiore Einstein’s patient and staff experiences. She pushes the boundaries to integrate the latest technologies\, delivering a hospitality aesthetic\, incorporating green design and biophilic strategies. These principles reinforce Montefiore Einsteins exceptional\, compassionate care\, and unwavering dedication to improve the well-being of those we serve and their communities.  \nTina has over 30 years of experience in real estate development\, planning\, design and construction\, facilities engineering and consulting in healthcare\, hospitality\, research\, education\, corporate offices\, high-tech and nuclear facilities. She holds a Master of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology degrees. Above all is the personal commitment to advancing the delivery of care and improved outcomes within the healthcare industry.  \n   \n\nREGISTER TO GOLF NOW!\nRegister as an Individual Golfer\nRegister as a Foursome (and save $500)\nLimited golfer spots available. Register today to reserve your spot!\n_____________________________________________________________________________________________ \nCLICK HERE TO BECOME A SPONSOR\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS\n\nLunch Sponsor  \n  \n \n  \nDinner Sponsor\n  \n  \n  \n \n\nGolf Cart Sponsor\n\n___________________________________________________________________________\nSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES \nAll sponsors receive logo placement on printed materials\, event signage\, and the DBIA NYC Metro website\, plus the opportunity to include branded swag in gift bags.  \nPremier Corporate Tiers \n\nTitle Sponsor (1 Available) | $10\,000 Premium placement: “Golf Tournament Brought to You by [Your Company].” Includes two foursomes (8 players) with carts\, check-in table for 2 staff (includes lunch/refreshments)\, staff golf cart\, speaking opportunity\, and social media recognition. \nLunch Sponsor (SOLD OUT) | $5\,000 Includes one foursome (4 players) with carts. Signage displaying “Lunch brought to you by [Your Company]” at the lunch location. \nDinner Sponsor (SOLD OUT)) | $5\,000 Includes one foursome (4 players) with carts. Signage displaying “Dinner brought to you by [Your Company]” at the banquet. \nBeverage Sponsor (1 Available) | $4\,000 Includes 2 golfer spots and company logo on signage at the bar. \nSupporting Sponsor (6 Available) | $2\,500 Includes 1 golfer spot and banquet attendance for 2 representatives. \nHole / Tee Sponsor (15 Available) | $1\,000 Company logo on signage at a designated hole. (Does not include team). \n\nSpecialty & Contest Sponsorships (No Team Included) \n\nPhotography Sponsor (1 Available) | $3\,000 Logo on all post-event photos. Includes check-in table for 2 staff (includes lunch/refreshments). \n\n\nPin Flag Sponsor (1 Available) | $3\,000 Company logo on the pin flag at every hole. \n\n\nGolf Cart Sponsor (SOLD OUT)) | $3\,000 Company logo displayed on the entire fleet of golfer carts. \n\n\nBeverage Cart Sponsor (1 Available) | $2\,500 Logo displayed on the Beverage Cart driving around the range. \n\n\nHole-in-One Sponsor (1 Available) | $1\,500 Logo at the designated HIO hole. Prize provided by Hole-in-One USA. \n\n\nGolf Ball Sponsor (1 Available) | $1\,000 Logo at check-in; attendance for 1 rep to distribute branded ball sleeves (provided by sponsor). \n\n\nContest Sponsors (Long Drive\, Closest to the Pin\, Mega Putt) | $1\,000 Each Signage at the contest hole/green. Sponsor provides the contest prize(s). \n\n\nGift Bag Sponsor (1 Available) | $0 (In-Kind) Check-in table for 2 staff to distribute a welcome gift of your choice (provided by sponsor) to all players. \n\n  \nIMPORTANT COURSE RULES & ETIQUETTE \n\nDigital Etiquette: The Club strictly prohibits cellular telephones in the Clubhouse\, bar\, dining areas\, and on the course. \n\n\nDress Code: Collared shirts and Bermuda-length shorts required. Denim is not permitted. \nGratuity: Saint Andrew’s is a non-tipping facility. \n\nREGISTER TODAY: Questions? Contact Executive Director Alison La Ferlita at 917-495-5954. 
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/1st-annual-nyc-metro-region-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:St. Andrews Golf Club\, 10 Old Jackson Ave #3203\, Hastings-On-Hudson\, NY\, 10706\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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SUMMARY:DBIA Certification Workshop – June 17-19
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-june-17-19-2026/
LOCATION:NYC Seminar and Conference Center\, 114 West 26th Street\, 3rd Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10001\, United States
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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SUMMARY:NextGen/Young Professionals - "Coffee With" Jenny Gilette\, \, RA\, DBIA\, Chief Project Officer at Public Housing Preservation Trust 
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next episode in our “Coffee With…” Virtual Conversation on June 26th from 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM featuring our guest\, Jenny Gilette.\nREGISTER HERE \nThe “Coffee With…” Series is a NextGen initiative created to advance DBIA’s mission of promoting excellence in Design-Build project delivery by connecting emerging professionals with experienced industry leaders. \nThis informal\, virtual forum provides young professionals the opportunity to listen and learn from candid conversations about real-world Design-Build execution – including integrated team dynamics\, risk allocation\, procurement strategies\, leadership decision-making\, and lessons learned across complex projects. The series emphasizes open dialogue and firsthand experience\, reinforcing DBIA Best Practices and exposing participants to the cultural and collaborative foundations that define successful Design-Build delivery. \nBy providing consistent access to authentic industry insight in a virtual and accessible format\, the initiative strengthens engagement within the DBIA community\, supports professional growth and credentialing pathways\, and helps prepare the next generation to lead integrated project delivery across the region. \nThis event is only open to DBIA NextGen/Young Professionals (ages 35 and under). \nHosted By: Sheriff Naggar Project Manager\, Hill International\, Inc. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nREGISTER HERE \nPlease note: This event will take place on Zoom. You will receive a follow-up email with the Zoom link.\n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nABOUT OUR GUEST \n\nJenny Gillette\, RA\, DBIA\, Chief Project Officer  \nPublic Housing Preservation Trust  \nJenny Gillette is a registered architect in New York and New Jersey with 20 years of strategic project delivery expertise in both the public and private sectors. Balancing subject matter expertise with sensitivity toward community impact\, she has delivered a diverse range of projects on behalf of public owners including community and recreation centers\, streetscapes and public plazas\, regional transportation facilities\, and below-ground infrastructure. She has also developed in-house programs for government agencies such as the NYC Department of Design and Construction and the Port Authority of NY & NJ\, building internal capacity for new and alternative project delivery methods. Prior to joining the public sector\, she worked at several private design firms on a wide range of projects including custom façade systems\, single and multi-family residential buildings\, and healthcare facilities in under-resourced environments. She has served on the Historic Preservation Commission in Montclair\, NJ\, and taught at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture\, Planning\, and \nPreservation. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Barnard College\, a master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin\, and is a LEED and DBIA accredited professional. \nMEET YOUR HOST\nSheriff Naggar \nProject Manager\, Hill International\, Inc. \nSheriff Naggar is a Project Manager & Claims Consultant with over 10 years of experience delivering mega Design-Build infrastructure programs\, including projects with an aggregate portfolio exceeding $35B. He has supported landmark initiatives such as the Hudson Tunnel Project\, Borough-Based Jail Program\, and Penn Station Expansion\, specializing in project management\, risk management\, dispute resolution\, cost control\, scheduling\, and contract administration. Sheriff serves as Chair of DBIA NextGen and holds a Master of Science in Construction Management from Columbia University and a Program in Finance and Behavioral Economics from Harvard Business School.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/nextgen-young-professionals-coffee-with-jenny-gilette-ra-dbia-chief-project-officer-at-public-housing-preservation-trust/
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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SUMMARY:Selecting & Using an Owner Advisor – August 14
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon!
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/selecting-using-an-owner-advisor-august-14-2026/
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:1st Annual NYC Metro Region Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for DBIA NYC Metro Region’s premier event of the year! This two-day conference will bring together design-build professionals\, owners\, and industry leaders for thought-provoking keynotes\, dynamic breakout sessions\, and unparalleled networking opportunities—all set against the inspiring backdrop of Lower Manhattan. \nStay tuned for program details and registration information!
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/1st-annual-nyc-metro-region-conference/
LOCATION:Museum of Jewish Heritage\, 36 Battery Pl\, New York\, NY\, 10280\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261010
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SUMMARY:Conceptual Estimating – October 9
DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon!
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/conceptual-estimating-october-9-2026/
CATEGORIES:DBIA Courses
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