DBIA’s 2025 Student Competition Showcases Progressive Design-Build in Airport Expansion Challenge

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The Design-Build Institute of America has officially opened registration for the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, offering students nationwide the opportunity to showcase their Design-Build expertise in a fast-paced, real-world challenge. This annual competition prepares future industry leaders by providing hands-on experience with Design-Build best practices. Teams of university students will compete in two phases, beginning with a Request for Qualifications process judged at the regional level. Regional winners will then advance to Phase Two, where they will respond to a Request for Proposals and the top three judged teams will present their final submissions in front of a national … Read more

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Report Highlights Design-Build’s Role in Tackling Industry Challenges, Driving Growth

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FMI Corporation recently released an updated 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study projecting Design-Build will account for over 47% of U.S. construction spending by 2028, surpassing $1.1 trillion in total construction spending over the next five years. The findings emphasize the critical importance of skilled owner advisors in navigating complex projects and ensuring effective communication across teams. The study highlights the growing need to engage underutilized business enterprises to address scalability challenges and promote meaningful participation in Design-Build project delivery. The study also reveals how Design-Build’s early collaboration, innovative approaches and integration of UBEs provide unique opportunities to address supply chain challenges … Read more

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DBIA Announces 2025 National Board of Directors

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Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, commissioner of the New York City Department of Design and Construction, has joined Design-Build Institute of America as chair of its 2025 National Board of Directors. Foley, who has overseen the ongoing successful implementation of a Design-Build program for New York City municipal construction projects, began his term Jan. 1, alongside a newly appointed slate of board leaders and two new board members. Joining Foley on the DBIA National Board of Directors Executive Team are: Vice chair: Virginia McAllister, RA, LEED, NCARB, NCIDQ, DBIA; chief executive officer, Iron Horse Architects Treasurer: Shannon Gustine, LEED … Read more

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DBIA Honors Outstanding Design-Build Projects from US to Antarctica

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DBIA recognized nearly 50 project and team awards during a special awards dinner recently at the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo. In addition to celebrating Merit Award winners from each category, DBIA revealed the recipients of this year’s Excellence Awards, several Best-In honors and the coveted Project of the Year. Each year, one project’s commitment to Design-Build Done Right rises above the others to receive DBIA’s Project of the Year. This project excels in teaming, design and process –– and far exceeds the basic requirements of DBIA awards submissions. The Project of the Year is chosen by a jury of … Read more

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DBIA Honors Outstanding Leaders with 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards

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The Design-Build Institute of America has announced the recipients of the 2024 Distinguished Leadership Awards. The awards are presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing the Design-Build project delivery method and promoting collaboration within the industry. This year’s honorees include: Rodney Pope, vice president, Brown and Caldwell (Industry Practitioner) Emily Galliers, design manager, Build Group Inc. (Young Professional) James “Tony” Parrott, CEO, Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (Owner) Each of these distinguished leaders has made a significant impact on the industry through their dedication to innovative solutions, commitment to Design-Build best practices and efforts to … Read more

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