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2024 Design-Build VDCLEx: Paperless Builders, AI and Digital Twins –– Oh My!

While November 5 may have been Election Day in the U.S., it didn’t slow the attendance at the second annual VDC Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx). The event continues to grow, attracting both VDC professionals and newcomers alike. With a wide range of topics on the agenda, Owners and practitioners are eager to elevate digital innovation within […]

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DBIA Members Support Biden-Harris Administration Zero-Emissions Buildings Definition

Several of the 69 AEC firms endorsing the Biden-Harris Administration’s definition of zero-emissions buildings are members of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), including CannonDesign; CLAYCO; HKS; Integrus; Leo A Daly; LPA; Opsis Architecture; SERA; Siegel & Strain Architects; Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; SmithGroup; Wight & Company and WRNS Studio. Their signatures demonstrate the collective […]

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In Memory of David Burton, FDBIA

November 15, 1958 – January 19, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of David D. Burton, FDBIA, a passionate advocate for design-build and a dedicated member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). For over a decade, David actively championed the principles of design-build as part of DBIA, making significant […]

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New Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Tackling State Design-Build Legislation

    Tackling State Design-Build Legislation: California’s PDB Bill as a Starting Point January 2024 When DBIA was first established 30 years ago, only three states allow the use of design-build for public projects, so advocating for design-build authority became vital to DBIA’s mission. In 2023, more than 78% of design-build related bills at the […]

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Lead the Conversation at the 2024 Federal Design-Build Symposium

DBIA is seeking presentation proposals for our 2024 Federal Design-Build Symposium taking place Aug. 21-22, in Reston, VA.

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It’s All About the Data: Finding the Right Common Data Environment to Empower Digital Project Delivery

Projects are more fragmented, transient and bespoke than ever before. Digital project delivery is the key to mitigating these risks.

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DBIA Releases Position Statement on Critical Importance of Performance-Based Requirements for Successful Design-Build Outcomes

DBIA has unveiled a new position statement emphasizing the critical importance of maximizing the use of performance-based requirements to successfully deliver design-build outcomes.

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