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Year: 2023

DBIA Testifies before NY State Assembly in Favor of Progressive Design-Build Authority

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On Dec. 14, DBIA Director of State/Local Legislative Affairs Richard Thomas testified on behalf of the DBIA Liberty Region before the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Cities and Standing Committee on Local Governments. Thomas –– along with DBIA National Board Treasurer and NYC Department of Design and Construction Commissioner Tom Foley, Deputy Mayor … Continued

Navigating State Design-Build Legislation: Highlights from 2023 and A Look Toward 2024

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By: Richard Thomas, Director, State/Local Legislative Affairs In legislative terms, 2023 emerged as a highly successful year for design-build, marked by a significant expansion of its authority, unprecedented funding for projects and the passage of a record number of Progressive Design-Build (PDB) bills in state legislatures. Across the nation, more than 160 design-build-related bills were … Continued

That’s a Wrap on 2023: Lisa Washington and Dana Pomeroy Look Ahead to 2024 on Design-Build Delivers Podcast

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    That’s a Wrap on 2023: Lisa Washington and Dana Pomeroy Look Ahead to 2024 on Design-Build Delivers Podcast December 2023 Join DBIA’s CEO Lisa Washington, and National Board Chair-Elect Dana Pomeroy in a captivating year-end podcast episode. Reflect on 2023’s milestones and discover exciting plans for 2024. From celebrating the 30th anniversary with … Continued

New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Resources Now Available

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As part of ongoing efforts to reaffirm diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as fundamental to excellence and innovation in the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, DBIA has released two new resources available at no cost to download in the online Bookstore: DBIA’s Position Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and DEI Contract Addendum. The … Continued

R&D Tax Credits Can Add Value to VDC Efforts on Design-Build Projects

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By: Ted Mort, Chief Operating Officer, Cadnetics You’ve read the DBIA VDC Primer and Position Statement and subscribed to the “people first approach” to Virtual Design & Construction. Now, your team is at the forefront of innovation, constantly pursuing safer, more efficient and less wasteful ways to build. But did you know your efforts could … Continued

A Word with DBIA-WPR’s Brandon Dekker About CA SB 706, Expanding PDB

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On Oct. 8, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 706, expanding the authority for the state Director of General Services to use Progressive Design-Build procurement in capital projects. The bill was sponsored by the Design-Build Institute of America-Western Pacific Region (DBIA-WPR), and their advocacy efforts were vital to its success.  The Design-Build Delivers Blog … Continued

DBIA’s Updated Sourcebook Consolidates Key Metrics and Future Trends

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Reflecting the continuing evolution of design-build, the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) recently updated its Design-Build Data Sourcebook, a comprehensive guide highlighting key metrics that demonstrate the benefits of design-build and linking to new resources and releases. The Sourcebook, a testament to the success of design-build, is a valuable tool for project teams seeking the … Continued

Supersized Design-Build Delivers Podcast Episode Celebrating DBIA Award Winners is Out Now

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    Celebrating DBIA’s 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo Winning Teams, Projects and People November 2023 In this supersized episode of the Design-Build Delivers podcast, DBIA celebrates the winners from the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo. We caught up with Chair’s Award winner Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Project of the Year 1021 O Street … Continued