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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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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Brasfield & Gorrie Recognized by Design-Build Institute of America

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Design-Build Institute of America will recognize Brasfield & Gorrie and its joint venture partner, RQ Construction, for their work on the Wallace Creek North Bachelor Enlisted Quarters Complex in Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. The project will be honored with an Award of Merit later this year. The Wallace Creek North BEQ was cited for having utilized Design-Build in project delivery and for overcoming significant construction challenges. Specifically, the site was an active Marine Corps base throughout the period of construction. Also, the project team successfully overcame impacts related to record rainfall in the region. Designed by RQ … Read more

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