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Building Texas: Bryce Beckwith Grows DBI Projects in the Lone Star State 872,000 people moved to Texas in 2023 according to the United States Census Bureau, outpacing every other state in the country. Much of this growth was domestic migration to Texas from other states, with California, Florida, and New York listed as those sending the most people to the Lone Star State. Senior Project Manager Bryce Beckwith was amongst the pipeline of those heading south to seize the opportunity that Texas presents to all that come. During the pandemic, Bryce watched how so many flocked to Texas and found himself intrigued. “I have family and friends in Texas, so the idea of being in a place that feels both different and familiar was exciting, and presented an opportunity to be a contributing part of the influx both personally and professionally.” Bryce said. He was both relieved and empowered to find that when he discussed the idea of Texas with DBI Projects, the company was equally interested in establishing an outpost to expand its services in the Texas market. DBI Projects is celebrating its 23rd year of guiding clients across the United States and internationally through various challenges in the real estate process, and – given the state’s economic and cultural growth of the last few years – the firm saw a need for its unique approach to owner’s representation and real estate advisory services in the local marketplace. They knew finding great success wouldn’t happen overnight, though. “We knew enough not to get too married to ideals or expectations,” Bryce said, “So, since Day 1, a primary goal for DBI Projects Texas has been to build relationships and develop a perspective for how to best apply DBI’s strengths and processes to local Texas markets.” Bryce’s work has included leading pre-development for energy company Amogy’s new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, overseeing the ground-up construction of Leadership Prep School’s new campus in Frisco, a real estate advisory role for a new high school in Houston, the development of Brillante Academy’s campus in the Rio Grande Valley, amongst others. Bryce believes that the ability to pick up and adapt to the local complexities of each municipality is an area where DBI has excelled so far in Texas. You can read the full profile of Bryce's work in Texas at the following link to DBI Projects' website: https://lnkd.in/ec9Kwxq3 #projectmanagement #texasconstruction

DBI Projects is providing Owner's Project Management and Clerk of the Works services for Uncommon Schools and their newest building in Roxbury, MA. Exciting to see the video walkthrough while the steel framing is topping out. https://lnkd.in/dhPYb7x7

It’s Always Exciting to See Your Name in Print! DBI Projects Boston is Featured in the February Issue of The Construction Source America Highlighting our growing presence in Boston and all across New England, Project Director and Head of DBI Projects Boston Jonah Stern sat down with the team at The Construction Source for a lengthy conversation on the firm’s wide range of capital project management in the region. Senior Project Manager Matthew O'Connell was also quoted in the article, speaking on the firm’s work with the Fessenden School in West Newton, MA, where DBI Projects is overseeing the development of a new 26,000-sf dining hall. DBI Projects Boston was founded in 2019 and has served as owner’s project manager on real estate projects for major institutions like MIT, Endicott College, and Temple Israel of Boston. You can read the full profile of DBI Projects Boston at the following link:?https://lnkd.in/eExqaUu3 #Boston #Construction #Projectmanagement

Pre-Design or In-Design: Catch Michael Yusem’s Presentation at the 2025 Building Museums Symposium in St. Louis Join DBI Project Director Michael Yusem at the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums’ Building Museums Symposium. Michael’s presentation will be a part of the panel, Pre-Design or In-Design: Two Strategic Master Planning Approaches. The session is scheduled for Thursday, March 6th, from 10:45 am – 12:00pm. Other presenters include Elena Kazlas, Joshua Campbell Torrance, Christopher Dobbs, and Justin Helmbrecht. Michael leads DBI Projects’ oversight of the renovation and expansion of the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme, CT, and he will be speaking directly to the complex master planning process undertaken by the renowned art museum. DBI Projects has managed $6B in arts and cultural projects for organizations across a diverse range of artistic missions, including theater and live music venues, museums, and arts education institutions. Projects include leading the development of the PAC NYC at the World Trade Center, St. Ann’s Warehouse, The Jewish Museum, Lake Placid Center for the Arts, and the New Jersey Symphony. #projectmanagement #construction #museums

There are four fundamental questions a surety should ask themselves when considering whether to retain or replace a contractor following default. We sat down with our surety claims practice, led by John Steele, to outline this process and the lessons learned from our work. Link to the full article: https://lnkd.in/eguB-WGS #suretyclaims #surety #construction

Camden Prep Charter School, Uncommon Schools Wins AIA Philadelphia Architectural Excellence Award! Congratulations to our client Camden Prep High School, project architect DIGSAU, and construction manager Torcon on winning the 2024 AIA Philadelphia Architectural Excellence Award. DBI Projects served as the project’s owner’s representative and worked with school leaders to identify the site, procure and manage the design team, perform due diligence, lead the entitlements process, and oversee the ground-up construction and closeout of the facility. In addition to classrooms, the new High School features a turf field, science labs, performing arts rooms, a student commons, and a multi-purpose gym. The building was designed with an abundantly lit lobby, spacious hallways, and an activated student commons that flanks an outdoor courtyard and athletic fields. DBI Projects’ Philadelphia office is growing and taking on more K-12, higher education, arts and cultural, and non-profit projects in the region. Recent clients include the Kaiserman JCC, Congregation of the Mission, and Hebrew Public Charter School’s Philadelphia campuses. Pierre-Richard Gautier, Head of DBI Projects Philadelphia, was recently interviewed by Blueprint Commercial on how we are driving impactful change through our work. Read the full award announcement from AIA Philadelphia here: https://lnkd.in/gx3HUUc7 #projectmanager #education #philadelphiaconstruction

Pierre-Richard Gautier, Head of DBI Projects' Philadelphia Office, spoke with Blueprint Commercial about our commitment to purpose-driven real estate. Read the entire article below! #commercialrealestate #philadelphia #projectmanagement

Take a Look Inside DREAM Highbridge! In 2024, DREAM Charter Schools opened a new Pre-K – 8 campus in the Bronx’s Highbridge neighborhood. DBI managed the project on behalf of DREAM from early planning, design, and construction, all the way through opening. We also conducted the site search for the new campus and helped secure the 87,000-sf space that is now DREAM Highbridge. From start to finish, the team was able to complete the project in only 21 months. DBI worked with Aufgang, who designed the base building, along with the project’s construction manager, Joy Construction Corp, and architect, Michael Graves to turn DREAM’s vision into a reality. The new facility can accommodate up to 800 students and occupies the first two floors of a new 17-story development. The rest of the building is comprised of 500 residential units. Some of the project’s unique features include a mural by Bronx-based muralist Tats Cru along the grand staircase, connecting the school’s first and second floors, as well as the new gymnasium – a core element of the project. The gymnasium’s exposed crossbeams are branded with DREAM inspired decals, designed by design studio WeShouldDoItAll, and invites members of the community to get a glimpse of the DREAM mission by peeking into the space through the street level windows that look over the gym. This is the second project DBI has managed for DREAM, following the state-of-the-art conversion of a former icehouse in Mott Haven into a new 200,000-sf, Pre-K–12 school serving over 1,300 students. Fast Company referred to DREAM Mott Haven as, “the most stunning school in America.” Our work with DREAM is just an example of the $3B in active education projects DBI currently has under management. #projectmanagement #nyccharterschools #schools #schoolconstruction

Bard College Celebrates the Topping Off of the new Performing Arts Lab DBI Projects congratulates Bard College, Maya Lin, Bialosky + Partners, Charcoalblue, and Consigli Construction Co., Inc. on achieving this major milestone in the construction of Bard’s new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Lab. DBI acts as the project manager for this exciting development, overseeing the planning and construction of the project and building on our long-standing partnership with Bard. A topping off ceremony was held on Friday, December 6th to commemorate the milestone. Speakers included Leon Botstein, Bard College President, Gideon Lester, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the Fisher Center, Taun Toay, Chief Financial Officer of Bard College, Maya Lin, project designer, and William Bialosky, Principal of Bialosky + Partners, the Architect of Record on the project. The beautifully designed building will function as a laboratory for the performing arts in an architectural duo with the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center. Students and professional artists will work side by side, informing each other’s practices, sharing their discoveries, and debuting their works-in-progress with audiences from the Bard community and broader public. The lab will support the school’s dance, theater, opera, and orchestra departments and house artists in residence of Bard’s Fisher Center for the Arts. Construction began this past June and is expected to open in early 2026. When completed, the spiral-shaped building’s curved fa?ade, double-height windows, and sloped grass-covered roof will be a one-of-a-kind facility in tradition with Bard’s legacy of pioneering campus design. DBI’s past work with Bard includes the development of the Bard College Berlin Residences student housing project on Bard’s campus in Germany, the Annandale-on-Hudson Student Residences and Student Center development, as well as master planning services on Bard’s Massena Campus following the school’s acquisition of the property. With billions in active education projects under management, DBI Projects is the foremost leader in project management of academic projects in the country. #projectmanagement #performingarts #highered

exalt Scholars Continue to Reach Great Heights Through DBI Projects’ Internship Program DBI Projects is privileged to host interns from exalt youth, a New York City-based non-profit that inspires youth at a critical crossroads to believe in their worth, from the first steps in contemplation through the journey to create lasting behavioral change. exalt’s mission is to elevate the expectations of personal success for youth ages 15-19 who have been involved in the criminal justice system. Part of this process is placing youth in paid internships where they learn valuable professional skills and begin to cultivate career aspirations, setting them on a path towards realizing their ambitions. In 2024, DBI committed to hosting 10 interns from exalt. The interns were given a desk in our office and daily tasks they were expected to complete. They also received one-on-one mentorship from experienced DBI professionals and firm partners who answered their questions, helped them develop technical and professional skills, and shared their own insights on building a successful career. The following video includes testimonies from current and former exalt interns, exalt leadership, and DBI team members Jared Faske, Lillie Chong, Beatrice Arellano, and Javier Villao who were instrumental in the success of the internship program. Interns were asked to conduct site searches and compile information on prospective properties, join project management teams on site visits, and prepare property evaluations and presentations on individual buildings and the overall real estate market in their own neighborhoods. These tasks introduced the interns to real estate basics and the daily responsibilities of a project manager. Click the following link to watch the entire video: https://lnkd.in/eNffA2gn DBI’s work with exalt is multi-faceted, having previously assisted the organization in the search for a new headquarters space, ultimately overseeing the lease and construction of their current offices in Lower Manhattan, and later managing an additional expansion of the organization’s headquarters. 70% of DBI’s work is on behalf of non-profit clients like exalt youth, including educational, arts and culture, social services, and faith-based organizations. #nonprofit #projectmanagement