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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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New Report Finds the Failure to Act on Infrastructure Threatens America

A new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) details the damage inadequate infrastructure investment over decades has done – and continues to do – to our nation. Failure to Act: Economic Impacts of Status Quo Investment Across Infrastructure System finds that a continued failure to invest in America’s infrastructure will hurt America […]

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Meet the 2020 Class of DBIA Fellows

The Design-Build Institute of America is proud to introduce the 2020 Class of DBIA Fellows. Elevation to Designated Design-Build Professional™ Fellow status is the highest level of DBIA Certification and acknowledges the achievements of the nation’s most accomplished design-build professionals. This year’s Fellows class includes five distinguished design-build leaders who have made invaluable contributions to […]

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Introducing the 2020 National Design-Build Leadership Award Winners

The incredible growth and proven success of design-build would not be possible without industry leaders who advocate for and promote the merits of Design-Build Done Right®. DBIA is proud to present four incredible design-build leaders with 2020 Distinguished Leadership Awards for their commitment to changing the way America builds. 2020 DBIA Distinguished Leadership Award Winners […]

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A Virtual Success: Recapping the 2020 Design-Build Conference and Expo

It’s safe to say the 2020 Design-Build Conference & Expo was an unprecedented success. Last week, more than 1,400 attendees came together online to participate in the most creative conference ever. This year’s conference was a unique combination of design-build education, dynamic speakers and creative entertainment options. We also named the top design-build projects of […]

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2020 Design-Build Project/Team Award Winners Announced

From beautiful bridges to the finest in healthcare facilities, this year’s 2020 Design-Build Project/Team Award winners are the best design-build projects in the nation and demonstrate how Design-Build Done Right® continues to deliver project innovation and savings to communities from coast to coast. This year’s winners were announced at the 2020 Design-Build Project/Team Awards Ceremony […]

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DBIA’s 2020 Design-Build Conferences Go Virtual

What a year it’s been! While DBIA planned for “hybrid” conferences in October, current local restrictions mandate we convert to a 100% virtual experience. Given the continued uncertainty of COVID, going virtual allows us to put the health and safety of our attendees first while also maximizing your opportunity to access everything a DBIA conference […]

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