Design-Build Institute of America ED/CEO Lisa Washington Inducted into National Academy of Construction

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Lisa Washington, CAE, executive director and CEO of the Design-Build Institute of America, has been inducted into the National Academy of Construction. As a black woman in a traditionally male-dominated field and a leader from a non-construction background, induction to NAC is a testimony to Washington’s leadership and innovation in the engineering, design and construction industry.   Membership in the National Academy of Construction is a distinction extended solely through invitation by current members. NAC is a distinguished institution that has, over the years, elected a selective group of professionals who have made significant and lasting impacts in various aspects … Read more

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New Leadership Team at Swinterton to Drive Growth in Seattle

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Swinerton has appointed a new leadership team within the Seattle, Washington Division. These individuals bring extensive experience and expertise to their respective roles, further enhancing the firm’s commitment to delivering excellence in construction services. Nick Vovakes will lead the new leadership team as vice president and division manager. The team includes Thomas Stearns, operations manager and mass timber lead; Kelly Chalmers, senior project manager and healthcare market lead; Bret Downing, director of special projects; Ryan Weeger, director of preconstruction; Rob Mcgarry, field operations manager; and Greg Evans, Native American market lead. Thomas Stearns brings over 18 years of construction experience … Read more

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Federal Sector Best Practices for Design-Build Updated by DBIA

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The Design-Build Institute of America has updated its Design-Build Done Right Federal Sector Best Practices, offering a comprehensive guide for teams navigating the intricacies of federal project delivery. For these teams, understanding the Federal Acquisition Regulation and adhering to the right practices can be the key to a successful design-build project, and the updated Federal Sector Best Practices provides that guidance. The new version is based on the recently updated Universal Best Practices, keeping pace with the growth and evolution of design-build. These best practices are firmly grounded in the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Office of Management and Budget and Office … Read more

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Construction Industry Kicks Off Week-Long Focus on Diversity & Inclusion

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The Associated General Contractors of America kicked off its support for the week-long, nationwide series of events called Construction Inclusion Week with a “toolbox talk” at the new Kansas City Current stadium project in Missouri. The event was one of many association efforts to get more women and Black Americans into high-paying construction careers. Construction Inclusion Week is a three-year-old, industry-led initiative that asks construction firms across the country to organize activities that are designed to make their teams more inclusive to encourage greater diversity in the industry. Shea De Lutis, a national officer for the Associated General Contractors of … Read more

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DBIA Project Delivery Primer Gets an Update

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The Design-Build Institute of America has released its Project Delivery Primer, focusing on ensuring owners have the appropriate information to make the vital early step of choosing the right delivery system for their projects. The enhanced Project Delivery Primer updates and combines two previous resources –– What is Design-Build? and Choosing a Project Delivery Method –– to reflect changes in the industry, including the growth of design-build and decline of design/bid/build. An owner’s decision on the method of delivery drives how all other parties are brought into and engaged in the project, necessitating clear steps for planning, design and construction to ensure … Read more

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