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New DBIA Podcast – Everything’s Bigger in Texas…Even This Episode: A Texas-Sized Recap of the 2024 DBIA Conference (Part 1)
In this special episode, we’re bringing you the highlights from the recent 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas. -
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. -
Dec. 11 Design-Build Delivers Webinar: What Makes Progressive Design-Build Different?
We'll overview the most common project delivery systems – Design/Bid/Build, Construction Management at Risk and Design-Build – highlighting differences between performance and prescriptive specs and then take a deeper dive into the basics of PDB.
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.
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![#DBIA National Board Member Laura F. Stagner, FAIA, PMP, DBIA, has been inducted into this year’s class of @nationalacademyofconstruction members. NAC says she was elected for her “distinguished executive career and [for being] one of the most experienced women in public/government design and construction who has driven numerous contributions to the industry.” Full story in link in bio.](https://dbia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/468129983_600747392635723_8241297009303310737_n-320x320.jpg)
DBIA’s Dec. 11 webinar, What Makes Progressive Design-Build Different?, will overview the most common project delivery systems — Design/Bid/Build, Construction Management at Risk and Design-Build — highlight differences between performance and prescriptive specs and take a deeper dive into PDB basics. Registration is free for members, only $25 for non-members.
2 days ago
The 2024 #designbuild conference and expo was so jam-packed we had to break this month’s #DesignBuildDelivers podcast into two parts! In this special episode, we’re bringing you all the highlights from the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas. In Part 1 — out now — celebrate some of the award-winning projects: Holt Watters Field Camp, NREL Research & Innovation Laboratory and the Project of the Year — the Applied Research Building at the University of Arizona. And hear from the Student Competition finalists from @cuboulder and @newschool_architecture_design, plus the winning team from the @uarizona!
Part 2 comes out Dec. 2, where we sit down with the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award winner and the Distinguished Leadership Award honorees. Link in bio!
5 days ago
At the second annual #VDC Leadership Exchange (#VDCLEx), attendees learned that #AI is now a project teammate, not just a tool. Digital twins are turning reactive management into predictive magic, and modular construction solved a massive student housing crisis at Cal Poly. VDC tech works for projects of ALL sizes – not just megaprojects. Get the full scoop in our recap blog post – link in bio!
7 days ago
Registration is open for #DBIA’s 2025 Design-Build Spring Specialty Conferences in National Harbor, MD (just outside of Washington, DC). #DBTranspo takes place March 17-19 and #DBWater follows March 19-21. Get access to the best design-build education and networking opportunities at these sector-specific events. Sign up now to take advantage of early bird rates! Register today through the link in our bio!
1 week ago
Clash detection has often been called the "low-hanging fruit" of Building Information Modeling (#BIM), helping the #AEC industry avoid spatial conflicts and on-site coordination issues. But what’s the real ROI? Ryan Camer, @Haskell’s Director of #VDC, shares insights from a $230M #designbuild food project in California, highlighting the savings driven by #BIM coordination and the power of #ConTech. Explore how innovative solutions are transforming project delivery. Full story in bio.
2 weeks ago
![#DBIA National Board Member Laura F. Stagner, FAIA, PMP, DBIA, has been inducted into this year’s class of @nationalacademyofconstruction members. NAC says she was elected for her “distinguished executive career and [for being] one of the most experienced women in public/government design and construction who has driven numerous contributions to the industry.” Full story in link in bio.](https://dbia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/468129983_600747392635723_8241297009303310737_n.jpg)
#DBIA National Board Member Laura F. Stagner, FAIA, PMP, DBIA, has been inducted into this year’s class of @nationalacademyofconstruction members. NAC says she was elected for her “distinguished executive career and [for being] one of the most experienced women in public/government design and construction who has driven numerous contributions to the industry.” Full story in link in bio.
2 weeks ago
DBIA is excited to announce that the @uarizona’s student team, Cardinal Design-Build, won the 2024 Student Design-Build Competition at DBIA’s #DesignBuild Conference & Expo! This all-women team brought together expertise in civil and architectural engineering to craft a winning proposal.
@cuboulder Boulder’s Rocky Mountain Design-Build team came in second and the @newschool_architecture_design’s Altitude Design Development team placed third.
The University of Arizona’s team included team captain Reuel Florendo, Macie Balkan, Kenadee Carruthers, Lauren Johnson and Lily Trenkamp with Faculty Advisor Dean Papajohn. Full story in bio. #BearDown
2 weeks ago
DBIA has inducted 6 new Fellows – industry leaders who have made remarkable contributions to advancing design-build best practices and elevating the entire profession. Meet the impressive 2024 DBIA College of Fellows class, Baabak Ashuri, Ph.D., FDBIA, Andrew James Carlson, AIA, FDBIA, Michael Courtney, CCM, FDBIA, Ben Dzioba, PE, PMP, FDBIA, Rebekah Gladson, FAIA, AUA, FDBIA and Daniel Rawlins, RA, FDBIA. Link in bio.
2 weeks ago
DBIA recognized nearly 50 project and team awards at the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo Awards Ceremony and Dinner Nov. 7 in Dallas, Texas. In addition to Merit Award winners, DBIA revealed Excellence Award recipients, Best-In honors and the coveted Project of the Year. Check out the full list of awards in the link in our bio.
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