Business of Architecture: Design Build

Registration is required and only available to members. Active AIA member number required for RSVP.

Join AIA Colorado's Business of Architecture Committee for an AIA Colorado members only roundtable discussion regarding design build. This is a hybrid event, taking place in person and online.

Did you know that design-build was once considered a niche alternative for project delivery?

Today, it is the fastest-growing and most commonly used project delivery method. Nearly half of all design and construction projects in the United States are delivered using some form of design-build. It is widely used for private- and public-sector projects at the federal, state, and municipal levels.

How can architects strengthen partnerships with builders and owners, creating an integrated team that works together toward a successful project?

We will discuss how design-build project delivery has evolved and what successful design-build projects have in common. We will also explore how architects can integrate design with construction means and methods, as well as construction schedules, to deliver successful projects.

We will be joined by:

• Greg Gidez, FAIA, past president & leading educator with the DBIA (Design Build Institute of America

• John Kudryki, AIA, Principal with Fentress Architects

• Ashleigh Quillen & Mark Wilcox with DHM Design, Landscape Architects who all have extensive experience teaming on Design Build Projects.

When: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: Networking 5:30 – 6 pm; Roundtable discussion 6 – 7:30 pm.
Teams: Available at 6 pm
Where: Neoera office: 1200 Bannock Street, Denver (street parking, parking meter)

Education: Session approved for 1.5 LU's.

Registration is required. RSVP window closes 1 hour prior to the start of the event.

The Zoom meeting link will be emailed 1 day before the event from an AIA Colorado staff member to the email address used to complete RSVP.

Registration is required and only available to members. Active AIA member number required to complete registration.

AIA Colorado Allied Members: Allied Members use "Allied2026" as member number and register using the email address in your Allied Member Directory listing to register for free.

AIAS students: use your .edu email address to register and type AIAS into the member number field.