"In this economy, money is scarce and opportunities in historically strong market sectors are few and far between. However, resurgence in the educational and healthcare market sectors are in full swing, and a new trend is emerging in how these projects are being delivered to the client. Design-build is gaining momentum in the educational world, as institutions of higher learning are taking advantage of its benefits. The transference of design risk from the client to the design- builder, as well as the ability to achieve overall lower project costs, are the main drivers behind the latest push towards design-build. According to the Design Build Institute of America (DBIA), total revenue on design-build projects has more than doubled ($47.22 billion to $97.60 billion) from 2004 to 2008. So, what does the design-build delivery format have to do with parking structures and the parking consulting world?..."