Below is a listing of the articles in this month's Design-Build for Security issue of Design-Build DATELINE. The full text is available to DBIA Members only by logging in. Not yet a Member? Join now to begin receiving this Member Benefit.
Featured Stories
Cover Story: Construction of Dey Street Concourse Structural Box Presents Many Unique Challenges 
By Karen Diemer and Sean Glynn
The Skanska-led team began work on the design and construction of the structural box under Dey Street near the former World Trade Center (WTC) in Manhattan for the new Fulton Street Transit Center in July 2005.
Design-Build Approach Delivers Enhanced Security for Atlanta’s Mass Transit System, Decreased Risk for Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
By Robert M. Bertuca, PMP
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is leveraging the design-build approach to acquire advanced technology, achieve rich functionality, and reduce cost, schedule, and performance risks for the upgrade and expansion of its CCTV surveillance system.
Sustainability and Security
By Daniel P. Hassett
Several executive orders have been issued since the late 1990s which mandate the “greening” of all federal projects. In my opinion, the design-build method of delivery is critical to the success of greening.
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Special Sections
Editorial Forum: The Return of the Master Builder
By Patrick Mays
The steady growth of the design-build industry over the past 10 years is an indication to architects and engineers that building owners are looking for better methods of project delivery.
Legislative Spotlight: Colorado Design-Build Legislation
By Edward J. Blieszner, Esq.
Colorado has joined other states in allowing design-build delivery methods in public projects.
Fast Track to Recovery: Minnesota’s Plans for I-35W Recovery
The August 1 collapse of the I-35W bridge in Minnesota sent a shockwave through the country. The President signed a bill to fund the rebuilding. Congress is calling for inspection and repair of bridges nationwide, with funding coming from raising gasoline taxes.
Embracing Design-Build
By Doug Marsh
Measure twice, cut once. My father telling me this as a kid didn’t mean much, but as time went on and the number of mistakes-that-almost-happened-but-didn’t grew in magnitude, the value became more obvious.
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Departments
Contributors
Letter from the Editor: Security and Safety
The theme of this issue of Design-Build DATELINE is security, a subject which has become more and more important as the years pass.
Board Reflections: A Design-Build Final Exam
By Walker Lee Evey
The terrorist attack on the Pentagon that occurred 11 September 2001 presented the team members of the Pentagon Renovation Program (PENREN) with a significant challenge. The effort to renovate the above-ground Pentagon had required almost three years of constant work ...
Design-Build Legislative Update
By Cara Woodson Welch, Esq.
Vice President, Advocacy & General Counsel, DBIA
Renewed Focus on Infrastructure at the State and Federal Level
DBIA Book Club: Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design
Whether planning for new construction, renovations, or security upgrades of existing facilities, Building Security: Handbook for Architectural Planning and Design is the definitive 21st century reference on security design, technology, building operations, and disaster planning.
New Members
Members in the News
Projects to Watch
Perspectives: William Colston, P.E.
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