Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region

Date: August 20, 2026

Time: 8am to 5am

Location: AC Hotel by Marriott, 1111 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI

Description: DBIA in Partnership with DBIA-WPR Hawaii Chapter, OWNERS* ONLY TRAINING. Owners are invited to participate in a focused briefing and discussion with Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Executive Director and CEO Lisa Washington and DBIA Certified Professional and Instructor James Ropelewski on current trends shaping the Design-Build industry. The primary objective of this session is to provide public and private sector Owners and Owner Advisors with timely insights and practical strategies to strengthen project delivery outcomes.

Presenter:

• Jim Ropelewski - Curriculum and Resource Development Advisor, DBIA

Host:

• Lisa Washington - Executive Director/CEO, DBIA

Click here to register (Owners* ONLY).                      Click here for pdf of flyer. 

This program will highlight the latest developments in industry best practices, forecasts in design and construction, new developments in Progressive Design-Build), and current and planned DBIA resources designed to support successful Design-Build Project Delivery.

Additional topics will include:

• Strategies to become a more competitive “Owner of Choice.”
• Keys to effective integration during both pre-award and post-award phases to establish a strong “One Team” approach between the Owner and Design-Builder.
• Methods for developing an effective Design-Build program by aligning internal processes and protocols with industry best practices.
• Benefifits and considerations in incorporating an Owner Advisor.
• How post-award execution in Design0Build differs from other delivery methods.
• The importance of using Structured Partnering to maintain collaboration

*Owners decide what gets built, when it gets built and how it gets built. They are the organizations (or employees) that control the design and construction processes. Examples are real estate developers, private facility Owners, academic institutions and government agencies. (This does NOT include firms and/or people that provide design and construction services such as contractors, A/E firms, architects, etc.)