2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium
2026-08-11 - 2026-08-12 | Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents Street, Reston, VA, 20190
DBIA gathers the nation’s leading federal sector design-builders each year for a one-of-a-kind event for industry and Owners. The Federal Design-Build Symposium brings together key players from federal agencies and the design and construction industry for sessions focused on the challenges and opportunities we face on a national level.
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Registration Is Open for the Federal Design-Build Symposium
From Authorization to Implementation
Design-build is the fastest-growing collaborative delivery method in the U.S., now used on nearly half of all design and construction projects. Owners across the public and private sectors are turning to design-build to deliver greater certainty, speed and accountability.
With the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizing Progressive Design-Build (PDB) for federal military construction, the federal sector is at a pivotal moment. The 2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium is where that momentum turns into action.
Join federal agencies and industry leaders for candid lessons learned, proven acquisition strategies and real-world examples of Design-Build Done Right® within the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Whether you’re implementing PDB today or preparing for what’s next, you’ll leave with the insight and direction needed to move forward with confidence.
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2026 Certification Workshop - Huntsville, AL
2026-09-23 08:00 - 2026-09-25 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Coffee/tea will be provided in the morning and lunch will be provided at approximately 12 noon.
Code of Conduct Webinar (Pre-Workshop)
Day 1: Setting the Stage for Design-Build Success
Day 2: Collaborating for Exceptional Outcomes
Day 3: Contracts & Risk Management
Exam Prep Webinar (Post-Workshop)
Format: In Person
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Design-Build for Federal Program & Mixer
2026-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
More Information Coming Soon
Location: Yellow Hammer Brewing

2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo
2026-11-04 - 2026-11-06
Save the Date
Join DBIA for the design-build event of the year!
The 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. Each year, thousands of leaders from across architecture, engineering and construction come together for this event — not just to learn, but to move the industry forward.
This November, the Design-Build Conference & Expo heads to Cleveland. Save the date and stay tuned for more
details. Registration will open later this year.
November 4-6, 2026
Huntington Convention Center
Cleveland, OH

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