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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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Kansas Approves the Use of Design-Build in Transportation

The Kansas legislature passed a 10-year transportation stimulus bill as part of the Eisenhower Transportation Legacy Program to help counter the economic damage from the Covid 19 pandemic. The bill re-authorizes the Kansas Department of Transportation to use alternative delivery methods like Design-Build and Construction Management at Risk (CMAR). KDOT had Design-Build authority for a […]

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Fear & Uncertainty Reign — With a Dash of Hopeful Optimism

New AEC Industry Poll on COVID-19 Impacts A poll of America’s AEC community, conducted by the Design-Build Institute of America from March 20-24th, provides a glimpse into an industry grappling with a constantly changing COVID-19 environment and the stress of often dueling demands. Poll results show nearly half (45%) of design-build teams had already halted […]

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DBIA’s Response to Coronavirus (Updated)

During this uncertain and anxiety-inducing time, DBIA continues to work to balance our mission with the safety of our members and attendees. We are monitoring COVID-19 advisories daily to inform our decisions impacting DBIA meetings, classes, conferences and other events. This post is being updated as information becomes available.  See our answers to the most […]

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New York’s Disaster Declaration Also Means Broad Use of Design-Build

The state of New York’s Disaster Emergency declaration grants additional powers while suspending some legal requirements to facilitate the State’s ability to respond more quickly to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since design-build authority in New York is limited by law, Governor Cuomo has lifted those restrictions to allow cities, counties and the state a speedier and […]

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Design-Build to Transform NYC’s Criminal Justice System

New York City’s Borough-based Jail Program will use design-build to deliver four new jails to replace Rikers Island. These jails will be far more than just new buildings, they’re at heart of an entirely new corrections system which will be smaller and, according to city leaders, “built upon a foundation of dignity and respect.” This […]

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Meet DBIA’s New 2020 Board Leadership

With the new year also come new members elected to serve on DBIA’s national boards. Both our national board of directors and our certification board work to educate and advocate for Design-Build Done Right™ best practices which have made design-build the fastest growing and most popular project delivery method in the nation. Led by Board […]

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