Design-build is growing rapidly, now making up 47% of construction spending and expected to exceed 50% by 2028, driven by its cost and schedule efficiencies and flexible procurement methods like Best-Value and Progressive Design-Build. According to the latest Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and FMI Corporation market research, design-build has grown from an "alternative delivery method" into one of the dominant forms of project delivery in the United States. As the use of design-build continues to grow, understanding its best practices and challenges is crucial.

The Florida Design-Build Conference, June 23-25, 2027, in Orlando, FL, is an exclusive opportunity to share your design-build insights and adapt to changes in project delivery. This event will help Owners confidently navigate design-build amidst market uncertainties and address industry challenges. DBIA invites experts — Owners, practitioners and other professionals — to contribute. Last year, approximately 500 AEC professionals came together to learn and network at the 2026 Florida Design-Build Conference. Please consider submitting a session proposal to influence the future of design-build.