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Featured Stories
Specifications for Success 
By Robert Banicki
The advent of the design-build process has brought about many innovations and advantages in the construction industry. However, the process has experienced some lack of coordination among the parties. One example of this is showing up in specifications that can, ultimately, lead to big problems for the project.
Marketing Beyond LEED: New Frontiers in Sustainability
By Neal J. Angrisano, AIA
Over the past 100 years, architects, engineers, and construction professionals have been making the same type of observations: “We are experiencing a time of great change.” “Our practice is about to enter a period of fundamental restructuring.” “The role of the architect or engineer is about to be revolutionized.”
The Architect’s Experience with Design-Build
By Colette Jones
As architects and design-builders we know that design-build simplifies the construction process with significant results. Imagine what can happen when an architecture firm designs its own building through this alternative approach.
Having it Both Ways: Design-Build Strategies for Seamless Occupancy Phase-in During Construction
By Doug Thimm, AIA
Any construction project can face unforeseen delays and schedule changes. Whether it is renovation or new construction of an office building, a resort village, or hospitality project.
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Special Sections
Board Reflections: Challenges in CM-at-Risk Contracts
By William O. Green, P.E., DBIA, LEED AP
The CM-at-Risk project delivery process, also known as CM/GC (construction manager/general contractor), is often used in place of design-build.
Editorial Forum: Why Won’t the “Best of the Best” Teams Pursue My Design-Build Project?
By Jeff Turk, DBIA
I was recently approached by an owner who asked me “Why didn’t you submit a proposal on my design-build project?” As I fumbled for an answer, it dawned on me that other teams / companies probably make similar go, no-go analysis when determining which design-build projects to pursue.
Project Spotlight
By Neal J. Angrisano, AIA
The Johnson County Sunset Drive Office Building is a high-performance, forward-thinking, environmentally responsive (LEED Gold) facility that embraced and leveraged the advantages of the design-build delivery system.
Project Spotlight
By Dylan S. Richard, P.E.
A stylized steel and glass football is the newest icon of the 2002 world championship Tampa Bay Buccaneer football team. The football — poised at a 45 degree angle as if ready for action — also symbolizes the ingenuity that overcame the design challenges of creating this sculptural form at this new home to all Tampa Bay Buccaneer football team operations.
Best Practices: Managing Door Hardware Specifications
By Bob Brokamp
Although door hardware accounts for a small percentage of the total cost of a project, lack of planning can lead to costly delays in turning over a building.
Perspectives: Anthony Sirizzotti
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Departments
Contributors
Letter from the Editor: So Long, but not Farewell
Design-Build Legislative Update
By Cara Woodson Welch, Esq.
Vice President, Advocacy & General Counsel, DBIA
DBIA Book Club: Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day
This month, the DBIA Book Club brings you Managing a Construction Firm on Just 24 Hours a Day, by author Matt Stevens.
Members in the News
Projects to Watch
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