The Design-Build Institute of America promotes the DBIA as

the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build. Design-build is an integrated approach that delivers design and construction services under one contract with a single point of responsibility. Owners select design-build to achieve best value while meeting schedule, cost and quality goals.

The DBIA has an educational curriculum that is directed at a variety of stakeholders. The focus on the entire realm of stakeholders helps assure quality development of project requirements.