In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we chat with Emily Beardall from FMI Corporation to explore what she and her team found in the 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. The latest data highlights design-build’s continued momentum, with projected growth reaching $1.1 trillion in spending by 2028.
Whether you’re an Owner, industry professional or just design-build curious, this episode delivers insights into the future of project delivery.
What’s Inside This Episode?
- The industries driving design-build’s expansion
- The rising popularity of progressive design-build
- How Owner Advisors are shaping project success
- What contractors look for in Owners when choosing projects
- The role of DBIA certification in building design-build expertise
Trends, Takeaways and the Future of Design-Build: Unpacking the New FMI Study
Resources
Want to learn more? Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:
- 2024 FMI Design-Build Utilization Study: Explore the latest trends and projections shaping the industry.
- Design-Build Delivers Webinar: Hear more from Emily Beardall on the FMI report.
- DBIA Certification: Learn how DBIA certification helps professionals and teams excel in design-build.
- The Role of the Owner Advisor in Design-Build: Start your relationship with an Owner Advisor the right way.
- Owner Readiness Assessment: Resources to help Owners navigate design-build delivery.
- DBIA 2025 Specialty Conferences: Join us March 17-21, 2025, in National Harbor, MD, for the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation (March 17 – 19) and Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conferences (March 19 – 21).
Chapters
00:06 Introduction and Reflection on Past Interviews
02:39 Key Findings from the 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study
05:25 Market Growth: Infrastructure, Water, and Manufacturing
07:39 Unprecedented Surge in Manufacturing Projects
09:24 Why Water Infrastructure is the Fastest-Growing Sector
11:27 The Continued Rise of Progressive Design-Build (PDB)
13:52 Comparing Construction Management (CM) & Design-Build
16:30 How Contractors Are Becoming More Selective About Projects
20:24 The Growing Impact of DBIA Certification
22:25 Owner Advisors: Maximizing Their Role in Design-Build
24:36 How Design-Build Supports Talent Retention
26:25 Engaging UBE Firms
28:54 Why This Research Matters and Key Takeaways
30:24 Closing Remarks and Upcoming DBIA Conferences
The Design-Build Delivers Podcast is sponsored by U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company. Learn more at uscad.com/dbia.
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