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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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December Jobs Report Highlights Growth in Construction Employment, Wages, Job Market Resilience

The December jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed an increase in overall employment, with construction as one of the more significant growth industries.

  • Industry

2023 Recap: DBIA Advocacy and Highlights in Federal Design-Build Legislation

Check out the highlights of a busy 2023 for design-build state legislation.

  • Legislation

BIMForum Seeking Public Comment on 2023 Level of Development (LOD) Specification

DBIA is excited to continue to be a Collaborating Organization on the 10th Anniversary Edition of the BIMForum 2023 Level of Development (LOD) Specification, now open for public comment until Jan. 15, 2024. Check out the specification: BIMForum LOD Specification As outlined in DBIA’s VDC Primer, it is crucial to merge BIM (the tool) and […]

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DBIA Welcomes Diana Lee Tucker as Chief Operating Officer

The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) proudly welcomes Diana Lee Tucker, CAE, as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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

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 […]

  • Legislation

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

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 […]

  • Legislation