Below is a listing of the stories in this month's DATELINE, organized by categories. The full text is available to DBIA members through the mail.
The digital version is also available.
Featured Stories
After the Storm
By Todd Rich
After Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans in 2005, Chevron U.S.A. Inc. decided to move their Gulf of Mexico Business Unit’s headquarters to a less vulnerable location, while remaining in the area.
Lean Construction Contracting
By Matt Stevens
The lean approach to construction contracting may soon become an industry standard. In our opinion, it is the answer for operational excellence. Just as it is only a matter of time before the majority of companies adopt virtual construction, most contractors will adopt lean construction.
Cover Story: Design-Build: A Winning Bet
By Todd Rich
The Quechan Casino and Resort had a long incubation period before it became a reality. ROEL Construction initially proposed its plan for the project late in 2003, but saw the project awarded to another entity.
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DBIA News
Leadership Reflections
Brian Walsh, DBIA, LEED AP, Chair, Design-Build Certification Board
The validity and credibility of the DBIA™ credential has increased significantly over the past few years, with the certification becoming a driving force in both team member recruitment by firms and in source selection by owners who have embraced design-build project delivery.
Legislative Update
By Richard Thomas
I took a call the other day from a reporter requesting design-build information and, in the course of the conversation, he complimented DBIA National on the progress of design-build authority at the state level. I thanked him, but then told him that as much as we would be tempted to take credit at the national headquarters, the real credit goes to our DBIA regions.
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Departments
Welcome Class of 2010!
New Members
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