Monday
Design-Build Essentials for Owners & Practitioners: A Deeper Dive
Robert Garland, PE, PG, DBIA
McKim & Creed
This session will provide a brief overview of the benefits of design-build and then will take a deeper dive into execution phase best practices. Specific topics covered include: integration and collaboration, procuring and selecting the right design-builder, contract administration concepts and construct for value, budget and quality, target value design-build delivery and finishing well.
- Gain insight into developing highly effective design-build teams
- Understand Post Award Execution Design-Build Done RightTM
- Learn about Target Value Design-Build Delivery
- Learn about Cost Management for Design-Build Delivery
- Learn about Quality Assurance and Quality Control
LOCATION: Grand Cypress D, E, F
Owners Forum
Please note: practitioners will not be admitted to this session.Facilitators:
Debbie Daugherty, PE, Assoc. DBIA, Gainesville Regional Utilities
Corey Knight, PE, City of Orlando
Eric Smith, PE, City of Daytona Beach
This session will include a detailed discussion focused on Owner challenges and opportunities associated with design-build procurement, contracts, and project execution. This session is designed to generate discussion around lessons learned and opportunities to create environments for success. Reserved for Owners, you will have the opportunity to engage with other public and private sector owners who are experienced in all methods of procurement, contracting, and project delivery.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a better understanding of design-build
- Understand the Owner role as a partner in a design-build project
- Discuss internal collaboration and how to get all departments on the same page
- Gain insight into design-build best practices and lessons learned.
1.5 CEUs - AIA LU #FLAC22W2
LOCATION: Grand Cypress A
Practitioners Forum
Facilitators:
Todd O'Donnell, PE, DBIA, Wharton-Smith
Justin Sobol, DBIA, PMP, Burns & McDonnell
Facilitator Bios
This forum provides an opportunity for the design-build industry practitioners to have a robust conversation about the business aspects of design-build and establishing an effective and efficient single point of responsibility team. There will be an opportunity to gain insight into lessons learned and best practices from across industries. This is a practitioner only session.
Learning Objectives:
- Get tips on how to be a better partner
- Learn how to help Owners develop better capital improvement budgets
- Gain insight into design-build best practices and lessons learned
- Have an opportunity to help change the future of design-build project delivery
1.5 CEUs - AIA LU #FLAC22W3
LOCATION: Grand Cypress D, E, F
Ready, Set, Play! Opening Night Event
Sponsored by 
Cancel your dinner plans and join us for fun, food, and games at this casual, out door event. Test your skills at axe throwing, cornhole, giant beer pong and more in an upbeat atmosphere. Relax and jam out to your favorite tunes while getting to know your fellow DBIA members better. Dinner, drink tickets, games, and a DJ are included when you register for this separate event. Admission fee required. Tickets may be purchased at the registration desk, but quantities are limited.
Attire is casual as the event is outdoors. Please wear comfortable shoes.
LOCATION: Wilderness Area (Weather Backup: Regency Hall 5-8)
