DBIA Design-Build Utilization Study 2025
In our annual report for the Design-Build Institute of America, we discuss the market size for design-build projects, recent trends in the industry and drivers for growth.
Key trends include:
- Collaboration and early contractor involvement are essential for success in design-build projects.
- Building information modeling (BIM) is widely adopted in design-build.
- Owners' advisors are perceived by some interviewees to provide mixed value, with communication being their most valued contribution, though their impact on project costs is minimal. Projects that engage owners’ advisors vary widely in scope.
- Challenges remain in integrating underutilized business enterprises (UBE) in design-build projects due to market saturation and capacity issues, especially in smaller projects.
Download the full report for detailed insights on the design-build market.
