Annual Conference
Due to the ongoing challenges and complications resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the DBIA Florida Region made the difficult decision to reschedule our in-person conference. We will be hosting a virtual event for 2020 with tremendous opportunities for networking and capturing learning units.
September 30 to October 2, 2020
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
This is the only event in Florida created by and for the rapidly growing design-build industry. Design-build is the future and the 2020 Florida Design-Build Conference is the perfect place for newbies and pros alike to get the latest on important design-build trends and topics.
Meet decision makers and network with all members of project teams including contractors, architects, engineers, MEPs, attorneys and public and private Owners.
The format for the conference is unique and will allow for easy, face-to-face interactions just like in real life. For the full experience, attendees MUST use a webcam and microphone. Prior to the conference, we will conduct a series of Open Houses which will allow you to setup your event profile and troubleshoot any technical difficulties. Instructions will be provided two weeks prior to the start of the conference.
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SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorships are available for firms interested in supporting Design-Build 2020. This conference continues to grow and provide value for your sponsorship dollar. Our attendees are mostly senior level employees from practitioner firms that comprise the design-build teams, plus directors and managers from Owner organizations. VIEW PDF
AGENDA
The DBIA Florida Virtual Annual Meeting will be held in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 | SPECIAL PRE-CONFERENCE SESSION | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Open House |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | How High Trust Enables Retention, Reliability and Repeat Business |
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 | |
| 12:30 PM | Conference Opens |
| 12:50 PM - 1:00 PM | Opening Remarks Charlie Rocheleau, DBIA, Haskell DBIA Florida Region Vice President & Conference Chair |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Design-Build Essentials for Owners & Practitioners: An Introduction to Design-Build John Giachino, DBIA Bio |
| 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Design-Build Essentials for Owners & Practitioners: |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Is Fixed Price or Progressive Design-Build the Right Fit? David Rieken Jr., PE, DBIA, ENV SP, Haskell |
| 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM | Virtual Happy Hour |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 | |
| 1:00 PM | Conference Opens |
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Opening Remarks Melannie Wright, Assoc. DBIA, RS&H DBIA Florida Region President |
| 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM | Opening Keynote: 10 Behaviors Required to Lead an Inspiring Design-Build Experience T. DeWayne Ables | Pioneer iQ Bio |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Design-Build Exchange: Interactive Round Table Session |
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Driving Innovation Through Design-Build* |
| 5:15 PM - 5:45 PM | Project & Leadership Awards Presentation |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2020 | |
| 7:30 AM | Conference Opens |
| 8:05 AM - 8:15 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM | Understanding Risk and Key Provisions in Design-Build Contracts* |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Methodology for Allocating and Managing Risks in Design-Build |
| 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Transitioning Staff from a Design-Bid-Build to Design-Build Mindset |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Speed Networking |
| 1:00 PM - 1:10 PM | Closing Remarks |
COST
$125 for DBIA Members | $200 for Non-Members | $100 DBIA Young Professional Members | $50 for Owner* Members | $75 for Owner* Non-Member
*DBIA defines Owners as individuals who work for organizations that control the design and construction processes, such as a government agency, academic institution, non-profit organization, private facility owner, etc. Owners decide what gets built, when it gets built and how it gets built, so their role in design-build is critical.
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