Submissions Open for 2026 DBIA Project/Team Awards

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The Design-Build Institute of America has opened submissions for its 2026 Design-Build Project/Team Awards, recognizing the best Design-Build projects and teams across the country. The DBIA Project/Team Awards honor Design-Build teams operating at the highest level of the profession. Winning projects demonstrate exceptional collaboration, disciplined leadership and delivery practices that reflect Design-Build Done Right. The awards span multiple market sectors and include both Merit and Excellence awards, along with special recognitions highlighting exceptional achievement in areas such as innovation, owner leadership and advanced project practices. The program’s highest honors include the Chair’s Award and Project of the Year. Submissions are due … Read more

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DBIA Honors Nation’s Best Design-Build Teams with 2025 Project/Team Awards

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The Design-Build Institute of America announced the winners of the 2025 Design-Build Project/Team Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada during the Design-Build Conference & Expo, celebrating teams whose work exemplifies Design-Build Done Right. From small community facilities to multi-billion-dollar infrastructure, this year’s honorees represent the nation’s most outstanding examples of Design-Build excellence, showcasing how collaborative innovation is reshaping the built environment. Project of the Year: Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal and Garage The 2025 Design-Build Project of the Year was awarded to the Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal and Garage, delivered by Design-Builder Clark/Weitz/Clarkson with architect SOM … Read more

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University of Arizona Launches World’s Largest Thermal Vacuum Chamber within Collegiate Research

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The University of Arizona recently unveiled the Applied Research Building’s Thermal Vacuum Chamber, the world’s largest of its kind housed within a collegiate research facility. Weighing 40 tons and extending 30 feet, the TV Chamber is designed for testing nanosatellites under replicated atmospheric temperature and pressure conditions found within the space and near-space environment. The TV Chamber provides incredible accuracy in simulation, ensuring the greatest confidence in materials testing. This technology represents one of the primary features within the ARB. With the complexity of the TV Chamber, the Design-Build partnership between SmithGroup and general contractor McCarthy Building Companies Inc., sequenced … Read more

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DBIA Announces 2024 Project/Team National Awards of Merit

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The Design-Build Institute of America announced the 2024 National Design-Build Project/Team Award winners. Sixty-three projects from across the U.S. –– and one in Antarctica –– were submitted for consideration across 10 categories. Submissions were evaluated by a panel of industry experts. Merit Award winners will now compete for a National Award of Excellence, “Best of” categories and Project of the Year. “As Design-Build approaches nearly half of all construction spending, we continue to see extraordinary projects that raise the bar for Design-Build teams across the country, pushing the limits of high performance and optimizing triple-bottom line success,” said DBIA Executive … Read more

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Design-Build Institute of America Releases Updated Design Excellence Position Statement

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The Design-Build Institute of America has updated its Design Excellence Position Statement to emphasize collaboration between design and construction professionals through all stages of the project delivery, from procurement and development through execution. The statement introduces five lenses to help provide a framework for evaluating design excellence and to acknowledge the diverse aspects crucial for successful design-build outcomes. Thes lenses include: Integration & Collaborative Process: Emphasizing collaboration and integration across project teams throughout the project lifecycle Healthy Living: Prioritizing user experience by crafting spaces that promote well-being, health and safety Community Impact & Delight: Recognizing a project’s connection to and … Read more

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