• 2023 Design-Build VDC Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx): Call for Presentations

    2023 Design-Build VDC Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx): Call for Presentations

  • 2023 Design-Build VDC Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx): Call for Presentations

    Closes April 13th

    The Virtual Design & Construction Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx) will once again be collocated with DBIA’s 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo this November, continuing to explore how VDC is impacting designers, builders and owners by enhancing design excellence, increasing quality and productivity, as well as improving lifecycle costs. We’ve expanded the VDCLEx to a half-day preconference event on Oct. 31 that will include a general session, Leaders Forum and two specialized tracks: one for experienced VDC professionals on how teams are leveraging VDC Done Right to address project challenges while providing value outcomes for their clients and the other for non-VDC professionals on the importance of bringing VDC to the table early on in projects.

  • What We're Looking For, At A Glance:

    DBIA seeks subject matter experts to help build the content for the specialized program that will not only take a deep dive into VDC, but also discuss the role of VDC in design-build with non-VDC professionals:

    VDC Deep Dive – For audiences more versed in VDC, we are looking for session ideas in this track that explore current trends in VDC, such as,
    but not limited to:

    • Describe the future of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics
    • Defining collaborative workflows and processes to connect technology
    • Exploring BIM use beyond just model authoring and clash detection, such as safety, estimating, scheduling
    • Identifying KPIs in leveraging VDC
    • Review needed contract language updates to influence better collaboration

    VDC for Non-VDC Professionals – For audiences newer to VDC, we are looking for session ideas in this track that provide insight on how leveraging VDC can evolve the traditional business-as-usual approach to the design and construction process:

    • Define the value and ROI of VDC in design-build
    • Illustrate the importance of bringing VDC to the table from the outset of projects
    • Outline how VDC is enabling design-build professionals to better socialize with project teams to drive transparency throughout the design, construction and turnover process

    Priority consideration will be given to submissions adhering to these guidelines:

    • One or more presenters must hold a DBIA credential.
    • One or more presenters must hold a DBIA membership.
    • If presenting as a panel, panelists should represent a diversity of voices and perspectives (e.g., gender, race, age, market sector, discipline, geography, etc.).

    Content that will not be considered:

    • Self-congratulatory presentations on a project.
    • Presentations that provide a sense of commercial/brand promotion. Please note presentations that serve to promote a specific product or service will not be considered.
    • Anything that does not precisely relate to the Design-Build delivery method.

  • Helpful Tips:

    • Panels are limited to four (4) presenters. Speaker information will be used in conjunction with the abstract description to determine the relevance and balance of your session proposal. This information is critical to the committee review process. Later in this process you will be asked to provide full contact information. For review purposes, however, only the following information will be requested/required:
      • Presenter Name
      • Presenter Licenses/Credentials (DBIA©, Assoc. DBIA©, FDBIA™, P.E., AIA)
      • Presenter Company
    • Certain fields are not editable to maintain the quality of our database. If you need to edit these fields please email conferences@dbia.org.
    • Please do not use all CAPS.
    • Do not use nicknames.Please be sure to list all credentials for each speaker, as additional consideration for acceptance is emphasized by speakers carrying the DBIA© or Assoc. DBIA© Credential (all credentials will be checked by the DBIA Certification department for current status).
    • Logistical Contact Name, Title and Full Contact Information - This person must be prepared to serve as DBIA's main point of contact if selected, including coordination with co-presenters, where applicable. 

  • Please review the information below and sign to indicate your agreement:

    • I agree that, if selected, I will submit my DRAFT PowerPoint presentation to be used during the conference to DBIA by September, 18, 2023. 
    • I agree that, if selected, I will submit my FINAL PowerPoint presentation to be used during the conference to DBIA by October 16th, 2023.
    • All listed presenters agree to attend the preconference in person to present the session and commit to be available October 31, 2023.
    • DBIA will withdraw session presenters from the program if we do not receive final presentations by the deadline.
    • Registration and applicable Travel Fees are my responsibility.
      • Speakers will receive discount registration. More information to follow.
      • Travel and housing are the responsibility of each speaker or speaker's organization unless previously agreed upon by DBIA in writing.
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  • Presentation Objectives: A learning objective is an explicit statement that clearly expresses what the attendee will be able to do after taking a course.

    Learning objectives should be concise and open to limited interpretation. An example of a learning statement is as follows: Define best practices for effective collaboration using technology.

    Suggested behavioral verbs to use when writing learning objectives include the following: acquire, analyze, apply, assess, build, clarify, compare, define, demonstrate, describe, determine, differentiate, discover, etc.

  • Please provide a description of your HSW justification.

    Criteria 1: Course Content must directly support the HSW definition. Health, Safety, Welfare (HSW) in architecture is anything that relates to the structural integrity or soundness and health impacts of a building or building site. Courses must intend to protect the general public.

    • Health: Aspects of architecture that promote physical, mental, and social well-being among users of buildings or sites and address related environmental concerns.
    • Safety: Aspects of architecture intended to limit or prevent accidental injury or death among users of the buildings or sites.
    • Welfare: Aspects of architecture that engender demonstrable positive emotional and physical responses among, or enable equal access by, users of buildings or sites.
    • For further details, please review the AIA HSW requirements.

  • Before you submit your final presentation, please double check the following: 

    • Review your submission to ensure it is complete and accurate including:
      • Speaker and Panelist information
      • Logistical contact
    • Click the Submit button to submit your final submission. Only presentations recieved by the April 13, 2023 deadline will be considered for the conference program. 

    Please Note:

    • You will NOT be able to edit your information after you click Submit.
    •  A committee of design-build industry experts will review and make decisions on submissions. You will be notified of the decision no later than May 31st.
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