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A 92,000 Job Loss in February, 11,000 for Construction Jobs

Employers cut 92,000 jobs in February, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a reversal of January’s job gains. Economists had predicted a stronger showing, with some forecasting that January’s growth would continue and add 59,000 jobs to the economy.  Revisions also softened the previous two months’ numbers. January jobs numbers were revised down slightly […]

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Owner Spotlight: The LaGuardia Airport New Terminal B Redevelopment Program

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey delivered the largest design-build project in New York and the largest design-build in American aviation history. By: Laurie Balbo, Program Director, LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment Program In 2016, the Port Authority entered into a $4 billion design-build agreement with developer/operator LaGuardia Gateway Partners and their design-build team […]

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DBIA in the News — April – June 2023

Take a look at some of the recent news stories featuring DBIA and our leadership. FMI Consulting Report Projects Continued Design-Build Growth Despite Industry Challenges April 13, 2023/Associated Press   DBIA Updates Design-Build Best Practices May 23, 2023/Retrofit Magazine   Built Environment Workforce Report: 63% Say It’s Important to Increase Diversity June 6, 2023/Contractor   […]

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Myth Busting: Design-Build Myths and Facts

Recent market research forecasts that design-build will continue to experience growth over the next three years — accounting for nearly half of all construction spending by 2026 — even with recent industry challenges and market volatility.  Despite this impressive growth from what was once considered an alternative project delivery method, there are still many myths surrounding design-build, […]

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Design-Build Distinguished Leadership Awards Nominations Open

Design-build could never have shifted from an alternative approach to the mainstream delivery method it is today without industry leaders dedicated to advancing Design-Build Done Right® and promoting it as a procurement approach of choice. Each year, DBIA honors individuals who have advocated for, promoted and engaged in standout design-build work, and we are asking […]

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Taking a Closer Look: Progressive Design-Build and Best Value Design-Build

The industry’s latest performance research predicts that design-build will deliver nearly half of all non-residential design and construction in the United States by 2026. Because design-build isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, it allows Owners to choose the variation that best suits their goals, project and team. In addition to cost and schedule savings, the flexibility to […]

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New Episode of Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Diving into the Details of the FMI 2023 Market Report

  Design-Build Delivers Podcast: Diving Into the Details of the FMI 2023 Market Report June 2023 In March, FMI Consulting forecast design-build projects will account for nearly half (47%) of all construction by 2026 and $1.9 trillion in spending, even with a looming recession in the greater industry. According to a majority of respondents, design-build […]

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