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Design-Build Institute of America
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Professional Development

DBIA Boot Camp

The Design-Build Institute of America
in partnership with the
California Center for Construction Education at Cal Poly State University
presents

DESIGNATED DESIGN-BUILD PROFESSIONAL™
BOOT CAMP

"GET IN, GET OUT, AND GET R' DONE!"

DBIA and CalPoly have teamed up to offer you a way to optimize your time, energy and dollars by offering the three designation core courses along with an Exam
Prep Course and a Designation Exam Administration in a 5-day, intensive Boot Camp format.

Three offerings only:

  • May 7-12 (reception on Sunday evening, May 6th)
  • August 6 -11 (reception on Sunday, August 5th)
  • September 24-29 (reception on Sunday, September 23)

In order to maximize the Boot Camp learning experience, space in each session is limited to the first 25 registrants!  

Special Boot Camp Features include:

  • a ½ day "Q&A Open Forum" (case study) featuring the contractors, owners and designers of a real life design-build project at Cal Poly State University;
  • "Wine Tasting" Networking Reception
  • Visit to San Luis Obispo Farmer's Market

Tuition:

  • On or before April 15th: $2,600 for DBIA members ($3,600 for non-members)
  • After April 15th: $2,900 for DBIA members ($3,900 for non-members)


Fee includes student manual & materials, completion certificate, other instructional items & some meals. Lodging is not included but is readily available. Accommodation details will be provided with registration confirmation.
 

"The Jewel of the Central Coast"
San Luis Obispo, CA


Enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Central Coast of California. Spend the week satisfying the core course requirements for DBIA's designation program, and extend your stay through the weekend. San Luis Obispo is a place to relax and reinvigorate one's life. Visitors can be as active as they like. Play a round of golf, ride horses on the beach, kayak, experience our acclaimed wines and Farmers' Market, or visit Hearst Castle...it's all here when you experience the "SLO life."   Attendees are encouraged to reserve rooms at the Embassy Suites Hotel San Luis Obispo 333 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo, CA.  Please call 805-549-0800 for reservations.

Boot Camp Agenda

Sunday Arrival
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm     Registration/Reception
"Wine Tasting" and Welcome to the "SLO Life"

Monday
7:00 am - 8:00 am  Breakfast 
8:00 am - 4:00 pm  Fundamentals of Project Delivery (Core Course #1)
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm  Networking Reception

Tuesday
8:00am 4:00 pm  Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery (Core Course #2)
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Dinner (w/ guest speaker) at Edna Valley Winery

Wednesday
8:00 am - Noon  Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery (continued)
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm  Q&A Forum - Project Case Study
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  Visit Jobsite - Transport back to hotel

Thursday
7:30 am - 5:00 pm  Design-Build Contract and Risk Management (Core Course #3)
6:00 pm  Visit to SLO's Farmer's Market

Friday
7:00 am - 8:30 am  Boot Camp De-Brief
9:00 am - 5:00 pm  Exam Prep Course

Saturday
8:00 am - 10:00 am  Designation Design-Build Professional™ Exam Administration

*Cancellation Policy: A 10% processing fee will be charged to all cancelled registrations.To receive a refund, your cancellation must be received in writing 30 days prior to the start of the Boot Camp.  Verbal cancellations are not acceptable and are not valid.  No refunds will be granted after the deadline has passed.  Registrants who fell to show for the Boot Camp will be regarded as "No Shows" and no refunds will be granted.
 

 

1100 H Street, NW, Suite 500 Washington, DC 20005-5476
Phone 202-682-0110 - Toll Free 866-692-0110 - Fax 202-682-5877