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New Podcast Episode – AI, Data and the Design-Build Owner
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Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus: More on Human-Centered Design
This episode explores design justice, community context and why “offensive” isn’t always straightforward. From satisfaction surveys to public art, we unpack how design-build teams navigate human complexity with empathy, flexibility and a touch of humor. -
New Primer: The VDC Project Leader’s Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects
Building on DBIA’s Virtual Design & Construction Primer, our new VDC Project Leader’s Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects Primer defines the breadth and depth of knowledge required of a VDC Project Leader on design-build projects to realize VDC Done Right. Available now on the DBIA Bookstore!
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COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Elevating Leaders — Optimizing Outcomes. DBIA’s Academy is tailored to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills needed for integrated project delivery. With six modules focusing on the Design-Build Done Right® Leadership model, the Academy prepares individuals from any position or discipline for effective leadership in design-build projects. 2025 schedule available now with new Bootcamp formats.
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DBIA is proud to announce the induction of six distinguished industry leaders into the 2025 class of the DBIA College of Fellows:
– J. Brandon Dekker, LEED GA, FDBIA (@cannondesign)
– Richard Formella, PMP, FDBIA (Design-Build Strategic Solutions, LLC)
– Steve M. Grauer, FDBIA (@HenselPhelps)
– Jeannie Natta, FDBIA (@uofwa)
– Dana A. Pomeroy, AIA, LEED AP, FDBIA (Whiting-Turner)
– Eugene Torone, FDBIA (SLAM Construction Services)
Elevation to Fellow status is the highest level of DBIA Certification and is limited to approximately 2% of all Designated Design-Build Professionals®.
Learn more about the fellows through the link in our bio.
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Congratulations to the 2025 DBIA Design-Build Project/Team Award winners! These outstanding teams are redefining how America builds. From record-breaking infrastructure to small but mighty community projects, this year’s winners showcase the collaboration, innovation and trust that define Design-Build Done Right®. Celebrated in Las Vegas during #DBIACON, these projects set the standard for what’s next in #designbuild.
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And that’s a wrap! We had so much fun with you in Vegas and can’t wait to see you again next year in Cleveland, OH.
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Today is the last day of #DBIACON, but don't worry – you can stay connected with us all year round by following us on all our platforms!
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Vendors are getting ready to see you soon!
The Expo Hall is open today from 4:15-6:15PM in the Marquee Ballroom.
Interested in signing up for a DBIA membership? Come talk to us at booth 341. https://dbia.org/membership/
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The DBIA Region Networking Roundup at #DBIACon is bringing members together from across the country to share ideas, celebrate local impact and strengthen our grassroots network.
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@careylohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot, is firing up the #DBIACon stage with powerful lessons on leadership, teamwork and partnership under pressure.
From the cockpit to the jobsite, she’s showing how trust and collaboration drive mission success.
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The Owners’ and Practitioners’ Forums are some of the most anticipated sessions at #DBIACon. Each provides candid conversations exclusive to each group, providing a space for discussions on what is impacting Owners’ and Practitioners’ the most.
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Congratulations to the DBIA 2025 Student Competition Region Winners!
– DBIA Liberty NorthEast Region: @alfred_state, Pioneer Design-Build
– DBIA Florida Region: @Uflorida, @cyprusconstructions
– DBIA-MAR (Mid-America Region): @iowastateu, Absolute Construction
– DBIA Southwest Region: @texastech, High Plains Design and Construction, Inc.
– DBIA Western Pacific Region: @calpoly, San Luis Obispo Design-Build
– dbiawpr: @uarizona, Cardinal Construction, Inc.
– DBIA Northwest Region: @wsupullman, Crosswind Valley Construction
Get ready for the final round of the Student Competition starting today at 10AM!
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