Become a Designated Design-Build Professional

Many organizations and professions use designations to recognize qualified and competent individuals. Here are ten good reasons why you should consider becoming a Designated Design-Build Professional ™.

1. Designation grants you professional credentials. Those who earn the designation earn the right to use "DBIA" after their names, identifying them to design-build end-users and the community at-large as a professional in design-build project delivery. The designation process serves as an impartial endorsement of your knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.

2. Designation demonstrates your commitment to the design and construction industry and to your profession. Receiving your DBIA designation shows your peers, the A/E/C community and the public your commitment to your chosen career and your ability to perform to a higher standard.

3. Designation enhances the profession’s image. DBIA’s designation program seeks to grow and develop designated professionals who can stand out as examples of excellence in design-build project delivery.

4. Designation reflects achievement. DBIA designation is a reflection of personal achievement because the individual has displayed excellence by meeting standards and requirements established by the industry, for the industry.

5. Designation builds self-esteem. DBIA designation is a step toward defining yourself beyond a job description or academic degree while gaining a sense of personal satisfaction.

6. Designation improves career opportunities and chances for advancement. DBIA designation can give you the edge when being considered for a promotion or other career opportunities. The credential clearly identifies you as a professional who has demonstrated competency in design-build project delivery.

7. Designation may provide for greater earnings potential. DBIA designation professionals are often preferred when it comes to filling key positions in the industry. Designation requires pre-determined coursework, additional study, and "keeping up" with the dynamic design and construction environments and a changing marketplace. DBIA designation is viewed as a tangible indicator of your willingness to invest in your own professional development, which can lead to bonuses and incentives.

8. Designation improves skills and knowledge. And it shows others in the profession your individual competence by validating your knowledge, skills and abilities.

9. Designation helps you prepare for greater on-the-job responsibilities and future challenges. Designated professionals are change agents because they possess the desire to anticipate or initiate improvements in project delivery and to the design-build process.

10. Designation offers greater recognition from peers. As a designated professional, you can expect increased recognition from your peers. The Designated Design-Build Professional is for both individuals in traditional careers (e.g., contractor, design professional, owner) and alternative careers (law, education, insurance, etc.).

For more information on becoming a Designated Design-Build Professional, contact DBIA at 202-682-0110 or vhall @dbia.org.

DBIA's 2006 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference

January 25-27, 2006
Hyatt Regency Tamaya
Albuquerque, New Mexico

With the need to rebuild infrastructure that supports major population centers and vulnerable communities, it is more important than ever to use design-build and save precious time and conserve limited funds. Join owners, architects, engineers, general and specialty contractors, project managers, acquisition professionals and other industry leaders. Learn about design-build contracting methodology, procurement strategies and much more.

Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what some attendees from the 2005 conference had to say:

"DBIA’s Water/Wastewater Conference has proven to be one of our best opportunities to learn the most current and successful design-build practices, network with leading practitioners and fellow utilities, share our own experience and set the stage for further improvements back in our utility."

Scott Haskins, Deputy Director
Seattle Public Utilities

"The ability of the design-build delivery team working with the city of Aurora’s utility staff has contributed significantly to the level of service expected by our customers and has resulted in a major enhancement of the city’s water system (Wemlinger Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project) that can be relied on for decades to come."

Peter Binney, Director of Utilities
City of Aurora, Aurora, Colo.

Visit www.designbuildwaterww.com for full details or to register!

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