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New Podcast Episode – Teams that Won Big in Vegas
We’re back from Las Vegas and reliving the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Part 1 of this two-part recap. This episode focuses on the teams that won big in Vegas: the Project of the Year, the Chair’s Award and the top three finishers in DBIA’s National Design-Build Student Competition. -
Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus: More on Human-Centered Design
This episode explores design justice, community context and why “offensive” isn’t always straightforward. From satisfaction surveys to public art, we unpack how design-build teams navigate human complexity with empathy, flexibility and a touch of humor. -
New Primer: The VDC Project Leader’s Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects
Building on DBIA’s Virtual Design & Construction Primer, our new VDC Project Leader’s Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects Primer defines the breadth and depth of knowledge required of a VDC Project Leader on design-build projects to realize VDC Done Right. Available now on the DBIA Bookstore!
102%
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3.8%
less cost growth than traditional
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COLLABORATIVE DELIVERY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Elevating Leaders — Optimizing Outcomes. DBIA’s Academy is tailored to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills needed for integrated project delivery. With six modules focusing on the Design-Build Done Right® Leadership model, the Academy prepares individuals from any position or discipline for effective leadership in design-build projects. 2025 schedule available now with new Bootcamp formats.
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With a 30% spike in attendance at DBIA’s third Virtual Design & Construction Leadership Exchange (#VDCLEx) at #DBIACon, it’s clear #designbuild pros are ready to up their #VDC game. From forward-looking insights to real-world applications, teams are rethinking how they use #contech to deliver better. Read the recap in this #DesignBuildDelivers blog.
4 days ago
Part 1 of our #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast annual conference recap is out!
This ep takes you inside the Project of the Year and Chair’s Award winners and introduces you to the future of #designbuild with all three National Design-Build Student Competition finalists. Tune in for stories you didn’t get to hear on stage at #DBIACON.
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4 days ago
In this episode of the #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast, DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction Brian Skripac is joined by Jason Kunkel, Nick Millerand and Justin Friedman from our exclusive podcast sponsor ARKANCE to explore how data and #AI are reshaping the Owner experience.
1 week ago
#DBIACON brought together a record-breaking 2,600 professionals to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, making it our biggest conference yet and highlighting the incredible momentum behind design-build nationwide.
Energy stayed high from the outset, with attendees filling general sessions, forums and track discussions throughout the week.
Want the full rundown? Dive into the recap on our latest #DesignBuildDelivers blog.
2 weeks ago
DBIA Board Members Deb Sheehan, ACHE, LEED AP, EDAC, DBIA, and Susan O’Connell, AIA, LEED AP BD + C, DBIA, are back for a #DesignBuildDelivers podcast bonus episode.
Building on their previous discussion of human-centered design, they explore topics such as design justice, inclusive design, and user satisfaction.
Take a listen today!
3 weeks ago
And the winner of the 2025 #DesignBuild Student Competition is… @CalPoly – D & T Construction!
Congratulations to the University of Florida, Cypress Construction and Alfred State College, Pioneer Design-Build teams for taking second and third place.
Plus, huge congrats to Asa Richards (@uflorida – Cypress Construction) for earning Best Individual Presenter awards.
3 weeks ago
DBIA is proud to announce the induction of six distinguished industry leaders into the 2025 class of the DBIA College of Fellows:
– J. Brandon Dekker, LEED GA, FDBIA (@cannondesign)
– Richard Formella, PMP, FDBIA (Design-Build Strategic Solutions, LLC)
– Steve M. Grauer, FDBIA (@HenselPhelps)
– Jeannie Natta, FDBIA (@uofwa)
– Dana A. Pomeroy, AIA, LEED AP, FDBIA (Whiting-Turner)
– Eugene Torone, FDBIA (SLAM Construction Services)
Elevation to Fellow status is the highest level of DBIA Certification and is limited to approximately 2% of all Designated Design-Build Professionals®.
Learn more about the fellows through the link in our bio.
3 weeks ago
Congratulations to the 2025 DBIA Design-Build Project/Team Award winners! These outstanding teams are redefining how America builds. From record-breaking infrastructure to small but mighty community projects, this year’s winners showcase the collaboration, innovation and trust that define Design-Build Done Right®. Celebrated in Las Vegas during #DBIACON, these projects set the standard for what’s next in #designbuild.
3 weeks ago
And that’s a wrap! We had so much fun with you in Vegas and can’t wait to see you again next year in Cleveland, OH.
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