DBIA Announces 2026 Board Leadership to Optimize Design-Build Done Right Nationwide

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The Design-Build Institute of America announced its 2026 National Board of Directors leadership and new board members, a slate that reflects the full breadth of today’s Design-Build industry, including Owners, designers, builders, legal experts and federal leaders. DBIA’s 2026 National Board Executive Committee will provide leadership and oversight for the organization’s strategic priorities: Chair: Virginia McAllister, RA, LEED, NCARB, NCIDQ, DBIA; CEO, Iron Horse Architects (Denver, Colo.) Vice chair: Shannon Gustine, LEED AP BD+C, DBIA; Regional Vice President, Hensel Phelps (Denver, Colo.) Treasurer: Dave Triplett, DBIA; Chief Contracting Officer, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Clarksburg, W.Va.) DBIA also welcomes the following … Read more

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NFPA Report Reveals Disconnect Between Organizational & Workforce Priorities

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Skilled Workers Look to Technology Amid Workforce Shortages and Codes & Standards Rollbacks The National Fire Protection Association released its annual “State of the Skilled Trades” report, which highlights workforce perspectives, sentiments and anticipated challenges as artificial intelligence, deregulation and labor shortages remain pervasive industry concerns. The report unveils what is driving uncertainty, where avenues for progress are opening, and how industry leaders can better align with their employees in the coming year. As AI reshapes work, employees want more training, not just more technology Most skilled trade professionals anticipate significant growth in AI usage throughout 2026, but many believe that improved training should be a higher priority. This reveals an emerging … Read more

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ACI, GLOBE Sign MOU to Promote Sustainable Construction Practices Worldwide

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The American Concrete Institute and the Global Consensus on Sustainability in the Built Environment announced the two organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster collaboration and cooperation between the organizations. Through the MOU, both organizations commit to improving sustainable concrete construction by making the relevant technical expertise of each organization available through publications, meetings, conferences, committee membership and other strategic initiatives. ACI and GLOBE encourage all stakeholders in the construction industry to share knowledge to identify, direct and implement changes needed in present best practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable construction.  ACI will continue to … Read more

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Robins & Morton, AdventHealth Celebrate Ribbon Cutting of AdventHealth Heathbrook ER

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Construction firm Robins & Morton joined AdventHealth to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new AdventHealth Heathbrook ER on Jan. 8 in Ocala, Florida. The nearly 14,000-square-foot facility features 12 exam rooms, including spaces tailored for specialized needs, like a resuscitation room, bariatric room, isolation room, and rooms designed for obstetric and pediatric patients. A triage room near the lobby will help ensure patients are seen and treated as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Patients will also have access to on-site lab services and advanced imaging, including X-ray, CT scans, and ultrasound, so care can begin quickly. HuntonBrady was the … Read more

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American Concrete Pavement Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair

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Patrick Cleary has been named as the 2026 chairman of the board of directors for the American Concrete Pavement Association. Cleary brings more than two decades of commercial leadership, strategic vision and industry experience to his role. A seasoned executive with a strong background in sales and marketing, Cleary serves as senior vice president, U.S. Cement Commercial at Amrize, a position he has held since June 2025. Previously, Cleary spent 23 years at Holcim US, including seven years as senior vice president of Cement Sales, following earlier roles such as general sales manager. Throughout his career, he has been recognized … Read more

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