Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)

In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we revisit Progressive Design-Build (PDB) with industry leader Geoff Neumayr, who recently retired as Chief Development Officer at San Francisco International Airport. Geoff shares his insights on how PDB –– and design-build broadly –– is driving meaningful change across the industry. https://lnkd.in/egMAxK55

DBIA is calling on subject matter experts to share lessons learned, tools, resources and more for our 2025 Design-Build Spring Specialty Conferences. Don't miss your chance to join your peers in learning and networking at these targeted sector conferences next March. This is an exclusive opportunity to share your design-build insights and adapt to changes in project delivery in these targeted sectors. The conferences will help Owners confidently navigate design-build amidst market sector uncertainties and address industry challenges. Refer to the online submission guidelines for abstract topics we are particularly interested in for 2025. Deadline for submissions is October 10, 2024. Dbia.org/conferences

Please join us in congratulating Nathan Reed, Shawn Strohman, Tom LeStourgeon, David Dunn and Justin Ford on becoming newly DBIA Certified and William Elledge, Kevin Heaphy, Jamie Ram and Micaela Barzallo on becoming Associate DBIA Certified. Becoming DBIA Certified is an incredible accomplishment! Individuals holding a Designated Design-Build Professional? certification have demonstrated mastery of best practices in #designbuild project delivery. They have met certain requirements, including prescribed coursework, applicable work experience, and successful completion of the comprehensive DBIA Certification Exam. Nathan Reed, PE, DBIA, is a Senior Engineer at Coffman Engineers. William Elledge, PE, Assoc. DBIA, is the Director of Engineering and Technical Services at DC Water. Kevin Heaphy, PE, LEED AP BD+C, PMP, Assoc. DBIA, is a Water Resources Engineer II at Fayetteville Public Works Commission. Shawn Strohman, CCM, DBIA, is a Project Executive at Roebbelen Contracting. Tom LeStourgeon, DBIA, is a Project Manager at Performance Services, Inc. David Dunn, PE, CCM, LEED AP, DBIA, is a Program Director at Kitchell. Jamie Ram, Assoc. DBIA, is a Senior Branch Director at Structural. Justin Ford, DBIA, is a Senior Project Manager at Kitchell. Micaela Barzallo, Assoc. DBIA, is a Senior Preconstruction Services Engineer at Wharton-Smith, Inc. Coffman Engineers Fayetteville Public Works Commission Roebbelen Contracting, Inc. Performance Services Kitchell STRUCTURAL Wharton-Smith, Inc. Nathan Reed, P.E. William Elledge, PE, Assoc DBIA Kevin Heaphy, PE David Dunn, PE CCM, DBIA, LEED AP Justin Ford Micaela Barzallo, Assoc. DBIA

“Owner of Choice.” You may be hearing that term more and more, but do you really know what it means? In today’s competitive market, top design-build teams are as selective in choosing the Owners they work with as Owners are in selecting their design-builders. Being an “Owner of Choice” means positioning yourself to attract the best partners who can deliver successful projects. In our Sept. 18 Design-Build Delivers Webinar, we’ll clarify what it means to be an Owner of Choice, explain why it’s important, and provide actionable strategies to help you attract premier design-builders for your next project. Registration is free for members, only $25 for non-members. https://lnkd.in/e_reuZwq

Register before Sept. 6 to take advantage of early bird rates for the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo! This year’s event at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 6-8, will provide the real-world tools teams need to make connections and to be prepared for what’s ahead for our industry. Registration add-ons include western-themed entertainment at the historic Longhorn Ballroom for our Wednesday Opening Party, a celebration of 2024 winners at our Thursday night Awards Dinner and Ceremony, and two preconference events taking place Nov. 5: The return of the Virtual Design & Construction Leadership Exchange (VDCLEx) for both experienced VDC professionals and those new to VDC and "Leadership: Building a Strong Foundation," the foundational course in the Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy (additional fees apply). Lock in your early bird rate today and register! https://lnkd.in/e3sjSwFe

We are so proud of our team member Tracy Powelson, M.S., for her accomplishment of being a finalist in the Colleen Barrett Award for Administrative Excellence award category at the 2024 Admin Awards!

Please join us in congratulating Adam Gardner and Maddy Barbian on becoming newly DBIA Certified and Christopher Spadafore, Daaman Behal, Wasmiya Tan, Stephen Lau, Nathaniel Rubel, Brandon Perriman, Tony Daniels and Brayden Bird on becoming Associate DBIA Certified. Becoming DBIA Certified is an incredible accomplishment! Individuals holding a Designated Design-Build Professional? certification have demonstrated mastery of best practices in #designbuild project delivery. They have met certain requirements, including prescribed coursework, applicable work experience and successful completion of the comprehensive DBIA Certification Exam. Adam Gardner, CCM, DBIA, is a Vice President, CEI Practice Leader at KCI Technologies. Christopher Spadafore, RA, LEED AP, Assoc. DBIA, is a Principal at BCRA. Daaman Behal, Assoc. DBIA, is an Estimator at PCL Construction. Wasmiya Tan, CCM, Assoc. DBIA, is a Deputy Program Director at the NYC Department of Design & Construction. Stephen Lau, P.E., S.E., Assoc. DBIA, is an Associate at Lund Opsahl. Nathaniel Rubel, Assoc. DBIA, is a Procurement Assistant Director at the City of Port St. Lucie. Brandon Perriman, Assoc. DBIA, is a Project Estimator at McCownGordon. Tony Daniels, Assoc. DBIA, is a Sr. Engineering Project Manager at Tacoma Power. Maddy Barbian, PE, DBIA, is an Alternative Delivery Roadway Engineer at the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Brayden Bird, Assoc. DBIA, is an Assistant Project Manager at W.M. Jordan Company. #dbiacertified BCRA PCL Construction NYC Department of Design and Construction Lund Opsahl City of Port St. Lucie McCownGordon Construction Tacoma Power South Carolina Department of Transportation W. M. Jordan Company Adam Gardner, CCM, DBIA Christopher Spadafore Daaman Behal, P.Eng Wasmiya (Mia) Tan Nathaniel Rubel Brandon Perriman, Assoc. DBIA Tony Daniels, Assoc. DBIA Maddy Talbert Barbian, PE Brayden Bird

The 2024 #DBIAFederal Conference is officially a wrap! Here are some photos and highlights from this week. We look forward to seeing everyone next in Dallas, Texas, for our 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo. Click the link to learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/e4fjQCw

We’ve wrapped up a busy symposium! Our panel helped answer any burning questions, challenges or issues from our attendees before finishing up the conference. #DBIAFederal Barbara Wagner Molly Jones Craig Unger David Triplett, MBA, DBIA

Attendees of #DBIAFederal are getting a behind-the-scenes look at the award-winning Federal project, the San Antonio U.S. Courthouse. Using design-build, the team replaced the 1960s courthouse with a 245,000 sq ft building with eight courtrooms and 13 judicial chambers. Kaleigh Ford Doug Kleppin James Jordon Chris Hodges