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Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus: All Politics Is Local And So Are PLAs
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New Podcast Episode – No Smoke and Mirrors Here: Inside the DBIA Awards Jury
Every year, the DBIA Project/Team Awards recognize the teams that demonstrate Design-Build Done Right®, but how does the jury actually evaluate submissions? Host Erin Looney chats with four members of the DBIA Awards jury to explain what they look for when reviewing projects and what makes a submission stand out.
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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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Who's really in your corner as an Owner in a #designbuild project?
DBIA has partnered with FMI Corporation to conduct a comprehensive industry assessment to clarify the Owner Advisor role.
Link in bio to read what this means for Owners and the industry.
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The U.S. added 178K jobs in March with construction (+26K) and manufacturing (+15K) leading the charge. That’s better than was expected but uneven hiring and global volatility still leave markets uncertain. What does it mean for #AEC? Read the latest #DesignBuildDelivers breakdown. Link in bio.
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Today is the last day to register online for the #DBIASpring conference! You have until 5pm ET to register, so sign up now!
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Bonus podcast content drop! We sat down with Vince Campanella, VP at Lydig Construction as he explains how PLAs can shape workforce, cost and delivery.
Listen to this #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode through the link in our bio.
1 week ago
Advanced registration for #DBIASpring closes April 9th. Register while there’s still time!
Registration information available through the link in our bio.
1 week ago
Hiring a dedicated Design Integration Managers has become more commonplace for #designbuild teams. Learn more about the role and its impact to the team in this #DesignBuildDelivers webinar, “Inside Design Integration Management: Real Perspectives from Owners, Designers and Builders,” happening April 10, 2026.
Free for DBIA Members | $25 for non-members. Register today! Registration info available through the link in our bio.
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“I thought I would never be doing this, but I loved it.” “I’d encourage other students in construction and architecture to do this competition.” “You’re like a mini-celebrity. We had people saying, ‘Come talk to me. Send me your resume. I’d love to connect.’ It almost felt like half job offers.”
That’s how students described the 2025 DBIA National #DesignBuild Student Competition, an experience that puts them face-to-face with the people hiring the next generation of design-build professionals.
Hear from all three 2025 finalist teams about how the competition helped them find their place in the industry in this #DesignBuildDelivers Blog post.
Students, learn more and sign up your team by August 28, 2026. Link in bio.
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Many #designbuild firms have built out the structure of their BIM team, but often the digital coordination is still reactive.
Micaela F. Socci from @wemoter.aec breaks down the operational failings that cause issues in this #DesignBuildDelivers Blog post. Read now through the link in our bio. 🔗
2 weeks ago
The 2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo and Virtual Design & Construction Leadership Exchange (#VDCLEx) head to Cleveland in November, and we’re looking for #designbuild professionals ready to share real-world insights, hard-earned lessons and forward-thinking strategies.
Have a story that challenges assumptions? Lessons learned that others can build on?
Submit your project today! Proposals accepted until Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
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