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New DBIA Podcast – Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley
In this first episode of 2025, DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, CAE, and Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Commissioner of NYC’s Department of Design and Construction and DBIA’s new National Board Chair, reflect on the game-changing wins of 2024, explore the ambitious 2025-2027 Strategic Goals and discuss the continued growth of design-build. -
Jan. 29 Design-Build Delivers Webinar: FMI Research Insights: The Future of Collaborative Project Delivery
This webinar will focus on the results of FMI’s latest study, including the utilization of design-build, CMAR and DBB, as well as market drivers influencing Owners’ design-build decisions. -
Newly Released Owner Resources
Working from the assumption that the Owner has already chosen to use design-build, The Role of the Owner Advisor in Design-Build primer can help an Owner select an Owner Advisor who will guide them through the process. The Owner Readiness Assessment can help Owners understand how prepared they are to engage in design-build project delivery.
102%
faster than traditional
design-bid-build (DBB)
3.8%
less cost growth than traditional
design-bid-build (DBB)
61%
faster than construction manager at risk (CMR)
$1.2 trillion
in design-build total combined spending 2018-2021
COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Elevating Leaders — Optimizing Outcomes. DBIA’s Academy is tailored to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills needed for integrated project delivery. With six modules focusing on the Design-Build Done Right® Leadership model, the Academy prepares individuals from any position or discipline for effective leadership in design-build projects. 2025 schedule available now with new Bootcamp formats.
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Check out this Bonus Content Episode from the Jan. Design-Build Delivers Podcast with #DBIA ED/CEO Lisa Washington and Board Chair and @nycddc Comm. Tom Foley. Learn about how legislative advocacy is expanding #designbuild authority nationwide.
And be sure to listen to the full-length episode “Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025” to get the full picture of what's ahead for 2025.
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FMI just released its 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study, depicting design-build’s steady growth year-over-year. From tackling labor shortages to driving equity and innovation, the study shows why this collaborative method is the future of construction. Link in bio. #DesignBuild #Construction #DBIA
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The Design-Build Delivers Podcast is starting the year off strong with interviews with DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO @Lisa Washington, CAE, and @Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Commissioner of @NYC’s Department of Design and Construction and DBIA’s new National Board Chair, as they discuss the game-changing wins of 2024 and explore the ambitious 2025-2027 Strategic Goals. Plus, learn about new podcast features like the option to text the show. Get the dirt on what’s next for #DBIA and #design-build in this month’s episode. Link in bio.
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@NYCDDC's design-build champion Thomas J. Foley takes the helm as DBIA's 2025 Board Chair. Under his leadership, NYC's first design-build project slashed completion time by 50% and saved $12.9M. Find out how this visionary leader plans to help lead DBIA as Board Chair during this critical time for the industry. Link in bio.
2 weeks ago
Zach Phillips from Construction Dive writes about how, while working to break barriers in the male-dominated #AECIndustry, the all-women-led student team from the @uarizonawho won DBIA’s 2024 Student Competition proved themselves to be emerging leaders in their fields. The team constructed a theoretical plan for a $100 million airport terminal expansion in just three months, helping equip them for a future in #designbuild.
The University of Arizona’s team included team captain Reuel Florendo, Macie Balkan, Kenadee Brooke Carruthers, Lauren Johnson and Lily Trenkamp with Faculty Advisor Dean Papajohn. Full story in bio. #BearDown
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There’s no better way to get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions than by checking out opportunities available in the #DBIA Learning Center, including courses in the Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy, certification workshops, webinars, elective courses and conference recordings. The schedule is available using the link in our bio.
2 weeks ago
The Design-Build Delivers Podcast is bringing you a little end-of-the-year nostalgia as we count down our top 5 episodes of 2024. This episode isn’t just a rehash of old episodes but is jampacked with fresh bonus content! Dig out that Walkman or iPod Shuffle, settle in and hit play. Whether you’re doing some holiday cooking (or topping Pizza Rolls with Easy Cheese. Hey, we don’t judge), reliving the Y2K vibe or just in it for the big reveal, this episode is our gift to you! Link to this episode and more in our bio. #DesignBuild #DBIA
4 weeks ago
We're returning to the Hyatt Regency in Reston for the 2025 Federal Design-Build Symposium and offering discounted early-bird registration rates! Every year, #DBIAFederal provides a unique opportunity for targeted design-build education, candid conversations and meaningful networking. In the coming months, we'll unveil a robust program of engaging sessions featuring industry experts that will focus on the specific needs of the federal marketplace. In the meantime, get a head start and take advantage of the discounted rates. Link in bio!
1 month ago
Get ready to kick the year off right by enrolling in the Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy, featuring new convenient bootcamp formats in 2025! The Academy is designed to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills and mindset needed to successfully make the mental shift from a segregated services approach to an integrated one. The Academy consists of six modules, each focused on a distinct component of the Design-Build Done Right® Leadership model. Courses are designed to prepare design-build team members from ANY position, role, discipline or expertise for the purpose-driven leadership style integral to design-build's collaborative nature. Register today!
https://education.dbia.org/dbia-leadership-academy
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