The rapid growth of design-build presents the need for leaders who can deftly navigate the unique landscape of collaborative project delivery. Projections show that nearly half of all construction spending will be design-build by 2026, so building a strong foundation of leadership is vital to keeping up with that trend.
DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy is designed to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills and mindset needed to successfully transition from a segregated services approach to an integrated one. The Academy elevates the capacity and capability of individual team members to create optimized solutions that translate into project outcomes that consistently exceed expectations.
This 3-day Bootcamp includes:
Day 1 - Leadership: Building a Strong Foundation (8AM - 5PM)
Day 2 - Leadership Building Block - Communications (8AM - 5PM)
Day 3 - Leadership Building Block - Teaming (8AM - 5PM)
This jointly hosted session brings together the DBIA and LCI communities. Attendees can expect a 1-hour educational session that provides an overview of Design-Build Best Practices and the key pillars of Lean Construction. Our speakers will cover how applying Lean principles in design-build projects will enhance your chances of success. Next, we will conduct an audience exercise to brainstorm how we can effectively apply the principles of each to one another. Last, we will close with a Plus/Delta exercise.
Learning Objectives
Understand the basics of Design-Build Best Practices.
Understand the basics of Lean Construction Principles
Discover how integrating Lean Construction will help your design-build projects.
Identify the differences and similarities between Lean Construction and Design-Build
Agenda
4:00pm Educational Session
5:00pm Networking
Registration
$35 Members
$35 Partner Association Members (ABC / ACEC / AGC / AIA / LCI / SMPS / USGBC)
$55 Non-Members Free - Owners
About our Speakers
Nicole Paugh, P.E., LEED AP, CM-Lean
Associate Principal
The RMH Group
Nicole Paugh brings over 20 years of experience designing electrical systems for healthcare environments. Her portfolio includes infrastructure for hospitals, medical office buildings, surgery centers, operating rooms, imaging rooms, emergency departments, trauma centers, and behavioral health hospitals. Nicole prioritizes operational continuity, patient safety, and the functional needs of clinical staff in every design. She is also a strong advocate for lean design and construction methodologies, using tools such as Last Planner to align multidisciplinary teams around project goals and conditions of satisfaction. Her approach consistently contributes to efficient project delivery and high-performance healthcare facilities.
Mike Watkins, P.E., LEED AP, DBIA, CM-Lean
President
The RMH Group
Mike Watkins is the President and Principal of The RMH Group, where he leads the firm’s strategic direction and oversees its operations, growth, and market presence. His strong technical background, spanning over 20 years of experience leading industrial electrical design projects, shapes his approach to building a company culture centered on technical excellence and client service. As the firm’s lead spokesperson, Mike drives key initiatives, builds strategic partnerships, and actively engages with the industry. His leadership strengthens RMH’s reputation for innovative engineering in demanding, high-performance environments. Mike is a thought leader for design-build where he has served on the DBIA board for over a decade which included serving as President for the DBIA Rocky Mountain Chapter and Program Chair For the DBIA Arizona Chapter.
Join us for “Building Airports Better: Design-Build in Action,” a dynamic virtual event hosted by the DBIA Rocky Mountain Region.
This session will spotlight both local and national aviation projects that successfully leveraged the Design-Build delivery method to drive innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and explore how Design-Build is shaping the future of airport infrastructure.
Speakers:
Fred Schultz, Iron Horse Architects – Denver International Airport Deicing Facility
Ken Lowery, BRPH – Denver United Flight Training Center – Building H
Steven Fry, FlatIron Dragados – San Diego Airport Design-Build Project
Mike Duwel, Holder Construction – Burbank Airport Design-Build Project
Learning Objectives:
Learn what makes Design-Build a compelling delivery method for aviation projects.
Learn about the challenges and opportunities for architects and engineers in DB aviation projects.
Learn how contractors manage complexity and risk in aviation DB Aviation projects with a focus on phasing, safety, airside/landside coordination, and integrating construction with ongoing airport operations.
Hear about “lessons learned” from recent Design-Build aviation projects – successes, challenges, and unexpected outcomes.
Free Registration
1 DBIA CE
1 AIA CE
Agenda - Virtual
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Educational Session
1:00pm – 1:30pm: Q & A with the Speakers more info...
DBIA Rocky Mountain Region is please to co-host the upcoming ACEC Quarterly Round Table with CDOT.
This quarter, the community will hear from Keith Molenaar from University of Colorado presenting on Progressive Design-Build.
8-8:30 a.m. – Light Breakfast & In-person Networking
8:30-9:30 a.m. – Keith Molenaar, PhD (Dean, College of Engineering & Applied Science at University of Colorado Boulder) will present key findings from Phase I of ACEC National Research Institute’s recently released Progressive Design-Build: Practice, Perception and Potential study. (earn up to 1 Professional Development Hour, RCEP)
9:30-10 a.m. – Discussion Among Agency Staff & Consultants
Parking
Complimentary, two-hour parking in front of building. (Enter front of building and the training room is on the main level past the elevators)
Public Transportation
Belleview Station (21-minute walk or schedule Belleview FlexRide to Tufts & Ulster stop)
Nearest Bus Stops: Ulster-Tufts and Tufts Ave & S. DTC Blvd.
Our Owners Forum offers an afternoon of quality speakers presenting on a variety of Design-Build Done RightTM topics in a comfortable environment, creating an opportunity for Owners to speak frankly with each other about their interests and concerns regarding their projects. Great food, a comfortable setting, and knowledgeable speakers have made the event very popular in years past; therefore, you will want to register early.
Owners* Only - $35
Includes lunch and optional reception. Parking is complimentary *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. This discounted rate is offered for you, as an owner, to take advantage of the great education and networking available in our region.*
Agenda
11:00 AM
11:55 AM
Lunch and Networking
11:55 AM
12:00 PM
Welcome
12:00 PM
2:00 PM
Developing a Strategy and Approach to Design-Build for Owners
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
Break
2:15 PM
2:35 PM
Attributes of an "Owner of Choice" Activity
2:35 PM
3:30 PM
Leading From the Front: The Owner's Role in Design-Build Success (Panel)
720-506-1578
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