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DBIA in the News: Jan. 1 – April 10, 2026

DBIA has started off the year on a strong note. Some first quarter highlights include the introduction of our region relations leadership team, a new DBIA Progressive Design-Build Primer, the commencement of an FMI Owner Advisor study and more. DBIA Staff, Leadership, Board of Directors Lisa Washington, CAE Executive Director/CEO, DBIA DBIA Announces Region Relations […]

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

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

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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.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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

    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 […]

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