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Each summer a seasoned group of design-build pros meet over two full days to judge DBIA’s National Design-Build Project/Team Awards submissions. It’s always a lively event as jurors bring their unique experiences and expertise together to compare and contrast the merits of an increasingly impressive group of design-build projects. Dr. Barbara Jackson is the chair […]

As negotiations continue in Washington on a historic $2 trillion, eight-year infrastructure and recovery package, Owners nationwide are preparing for the possibility of major infrastructure infusion. We know design-build will play a vital role in helping our nation recover in this post-COVID era.  “We saw in 2009 the huge role design-build played in delivering stimulus […]

DBIA is proud to have supported the 2021 National Institute of Building Sciences Social Equity Survey and appreciate the many DBIA members who took the time to participate as respondents. We believe this work is extremely important. “Achieving racial equity in the workplace is certain to be one of the most important issues companies will […]

Dorwin AJ Thomas, passed away peacefully April 23, 2021. He lived his life in full for architecture and design. He will be missed by very many in our profession. To quote one of his favorite cohorts … “He had quite a ride!” In addition to his long service with DBIA, Dorwin was an active member […]

For nearly a decade, the middle of May has been known as “Infrastructure Week” here in Washington. Year after year, many of the nation’s leading business, economic, policy and AEC groups have worked to bring Congress’ attention to the vital need for federal infrastructure investment. But, unfortunately, it’s been going on so long that just […]

New Jersey lawmakers have passed sweeping new legislation the allows the use of design-build for all state and local governments. The bill passed both the House and Senate by overwhelming margins and now awaits the governor’s signature. New Jersey bill A1285 allows that any independent state transportation authority with an established prequalification, project rating, or […]