Best DBIA Podcasts (2024)

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Leading the Way: More Insights from Graduates of DBIA's Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy (Bonus Content June 2024 9:29

1h ago9:29

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Send us a Text Message. In the June episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we spoke with René Divelbiss, the first graduate of the DBIA Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy. Now, in this latest Bonus Content episode, we chat with Mike Werner, managing principal at STOA Architects and another member of the inaugural DBIA Collaborative De…

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Much More Than an Afterthought: Updating the Owner Advisor Primer for Better Design-Build Outcomes 32:08

20d ago32:08

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Send us a Text Message. Discover the keys to successfully engaging an Owner Advisor in design-build projects with the latest episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, and get ready for the upcoming release of the updated DBIA Owner Advisor Primer. In this episode, we explore the updates and feature insights from two of the top industry experts.…

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Leading the Way: Insights from DBIA's First Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Graduate 22:03

2M ago22:03

22:03

Send us a Text Message. In a recent Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode, we introduced Rene Divelbiss, the first graduate of DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy. Starting out in the field, Rene advanced to project manager for a general contractor specializing in design-build projects. Rene joined the Academy to enhance her leadership…

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What Do Design-Build, Robot Jokes and Baseball Have in Common? (Bonus Content May 2024) 5:50

2M ago5:50

5:50

Send us a Text Message. In this bonus episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we revisit key insights from the May episode, “From Sci-Fi to Site Plans: How Augmented Reality is Changing Design-Build,” featuring Argyle CEO Maret Thatcher and DBIA’s Director of Virtual Design and Construction Brian Skripac. We present Maret and Brian with a sho…

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From Sci-Fi to Site Plans: How Augmented Reality is Changing Design-Build 33:07

3M ago33:07

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Send us a Text Message. Once considered cutting-edge, technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, and natural language processing are now ubiquitous. Today, anyone can ask a natural language processing platform for recipe ideas, visualize new furniture in their home with an app, use AI to craft a…

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Navigating Authenticity: Overcoming Assimilation in Male-Dominated Spaces (April Bonus Content) 7:15

3M ago7:15

7:15

Send us a Text Message. In April, we spoke with LaDrena Dansby, Anna Pridmore and Barbara Wagner at length about women in construction. What was intended to be a 30-minute chat turned into a deep and nuanced discussion that covered so much ground we had to break it into four parts. In “Navigating Authenticity: Overcoming Assimilation in Male-Domina…

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A Point on the Curve: Supporting Healthy Work-Life Integration in the AEC Industry (April '24 Bonus Content) 6:11

3M ago6:11

6:11

Send us a Text Message. In April, we spoke with LaDrena Dansby, Anna Pridmore and Barbara Wagner at length about women in construction. What was intended to be a 30-minute chat turned into a deep and nuanced discussion that covered so much ground we had to break it into four parts. From the cutting room floor of "Blueprints to Inclusion: Championin…

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Show Me Your C-Suite: Why Women's Programs and Diversity Initiatives Still Matter (April Bonus Content) 8:01

3M ago8:01

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Send us a Text Message. Check out the first of three Bonus Content episodes from the April Design-Build Delivers Podcast, complementing the longer April episode, "Blueprints to Inclusion: Championing Women's Design, Build and Beyond." In “Show Me Your C-Suite: Why Women's Programs and Diversity Initiatives Still Matter,” LaDrena Dansby, Anna Pridmo…

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Blueprints to Inclusion: Championing Women in Design-Build and Beyond 37:56

4M ago37:56

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Send us a Text Message. In the latest episode of the Design-Build Delivers podcast, we sit down with Anna Pridmore, LaDrena Dansby and Barbara Wagner to discuss the impact and future of women in the AEC industry and how design-build is well-situated to support and elevate women. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the challenges wo…

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MAR '24 BONUS CONTENT: Fighting for Design-Build Authorization in Your State? DBIA Has Your Back with Resources and Lessons Learned 8:33

4M ago8:33

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Send us a Text Message. Discover the latest in design-build legislative developments with special Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content. In this bonus content, we delve into the recent legislative landscape in Virginia, a topic also touched upon in our March episode, "Fighting for Design-Build Authorization in Your State? DBIA Has Your Back w…

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Fighting for Design-Build Authorization in Your State? DBIA Has Your Back with Resources and Lessons Learned 32:51

5M ago32:51

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Send us a Text Message. Over the last few months, we’ve talked a lot about the new Guide for Enactment of Design-build Legislation, Model Legislation and updated 2023 State Statute Report. From blog posts to podcasts, we’ve been celebrating legislative victories across the country –– Virginia, California, Florida and several other states. In this e…

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FEB. '24 BONUS CONTENT: Bridging Documents and Prescriptive Requirements 11:14

5M ago11:14

11:14

Send us a Text Message. Sometimes, our chats with podcast guests go long, dive into some deep stuff or – every so often – get a little weird. The topics we discuss are also multifaceted and can only go so far in a single episode, so we’re introducing a new way to bring you some of the better content that ends up on the cutting room floor. Listen no…

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A Bridge Too Far?: Contextualizing DBIA's New Position Statement on Bridging Documents and Prescriptive Requirements 26:13

6M ago26:13

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Send us a Text Message. Last month, DBIA released Prescriptive Design and the Use of Bridging Documents, a new position statement that aligns with DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right® Best Practices. By encouraging Owners to limit prescriptive requirements and bridging documents in favor of requirements based on performance, the guidance provided in the…

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JAN '24 BONUS CONTENT 1: Tackling State Design-Build Legislation with Brandon Dekker and Chris Sullivan 17:50

7M ago17:50

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Send us a Text Message. Sometimes, our chats with podcast guests go long, dive into some deep stuff or – every so often – get a little weird. The topics we discuss are also multifaceted and can only go so far in a single episode, so we’re introducing a new way to bring you some of the better content that ends up on the cutting room floor. In the Ja…

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JAN '24 BONUS CONTENT 2: Tackling State Design-Build Legislation with Marianne O'Brien 13:12

7M ago13:12

13:12

Send us a Text Message. Sometimes, our chats with podcast guests go long, dive into some deep stuff or – every so often – get a little weird. The topics we discuss are also multifaceted and can only go so far in a single episode, so we’re introducing a new way to bring you some of the better content that ends up on the cutting room floor. In the Ja…

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JAN '24 BONUS CONTENT 3: Tackling State Design-Build Legislation with Beau Biller 18:55

7M ago18:55

18:55

Send us a Text Message. Sometimes, our chats with podcast guests go long, dive into some deep stuff or – every so often – get a little weird. The topics we discuss are also multifaceted and can only go so far in a single episode, so we’re introducing a new way to bring you some of the better content that ends up on the cutting room floor. In the Ja…

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Tackling State Design-Build Legislation: California’s PDB Bill as a Starting Point 30:15

7M ago30:15

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Send us a Text Message. When DBIA was first established 30 years ago, only three states allow the use of design-build for public projects, so advocating for design-build authority became vital to DBIA's mission. In 2023, more than 78% of design-build related bills at the state level were passed, up from 25% in 2022. Among the 160 design-build relat…

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That's a Wrap on 2023: Lisa Washington and Dana Pomeroy Look Ahead to 2024 on Design-Build Delivers Podcast 40:01

8M ago40:01

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Send us a Text Message. Join DBIA's CEO, Lisa Washington, and National Board Chair-Elect, Dana Pomeroy, in a captivating year-end podcast episode. Reflect on 2023's milestones and discover exciting plans for 2024. From celebrating the 30th anniversary with resource releases to exploring fresh ways to connect with MWDBEs, regions, partner organizati…

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Celebrating DBIA's 2023 Design-Build Conference & Expo Winning Teams, Projects and People 56:22

9M ago56:22

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Send us a Text Message. November 2023 In this supersized episode of the Design-Build Delivers podcast, DBIA celebrates the winners from the 2023 Design-Build Conference and Expo. We caught up with Chair’s Award winner Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Project of the Year 1021 O Street State Office building and the winning National Des…

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Building Beautifully: Weaving Sustainability Into the Built Environment 36:23

10M ago36:23

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Send us a Text Message. Climate change and sustainability touch every corner of the news cycle and every corner of our lives – as they should. We're increasingly aware of how important it is to take action to mitigate the man-made impacts on the climate, and the built environment is taking stock of how to address climate change and increase sustain…

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Elevating the Design in Design-Build 34:09

11M ago34:09

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Send us a Text Message. In this month’s Design-Build Delivers podcast, we spoke with members of the Design Professionals' Advisory and Engagement Committee who helped craft updates to DBIA’s Position Statement on Design Excellence, which was originally released in 2014. We discussed the changes that were made, why a new statement was important now …

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To BIM or Not to BIM: New Design-Build Delivers Podcast Explores BIM Standard, Meaningful VDC Usage 38:03

12M ago38:03

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Send us a Text Message. Technology seemingly develops right before our eyes. Smarter, faster and more sophisticated tools and programs consistently streamline work across industries, and the AEC industry is no exception. What can design-builders do to ensure the adoption and use of any technology is worth their time and effort and maintains the who…

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Leading with Humanity: Building a Design-Build Team with Inclusion and Support in Mind 35:21

1y ago35:21

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Send us a Text Message. The Department of Labor reported that in June, 23,000 new construction jobs were added, and the White House announced more than $2.2 billion for 162 community-led infrastructure projects. Those job openings and those projects require people. On this episode of the Design-Build Delivers podcast, we talk about the philosophy a…

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FMI's 2023 Market Report: Diving into the Details 32:15

1y ago32:15

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Send us a Text Message. In March, FMI Consulting forecast design-build projects will account for nearly half (47%) of all construction by 2026 and $1.9 trillion in spending, even with a looming recession in the greater industry. According to a majority of respondents, design-build is better situated than other delivery methods to help alleviate sup…

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Spotlighting the Updates to DBIA's Universal Best Practices 27:58

1+ y ago27:58

27:58

Send us a Text Message. Since the initial release of DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right® Universal Best Practices in 2014, both design-build and the construction, architecture and engineering (AEC) industry at large have seen significant evolution. To reflect those changes and provide room for continued growth, DBIA has released an update to the Best P…

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Design-Build Certification: What it Means and Where it’s Heading 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

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Send us a Text Message. As the use of design-build continues to grow, Owners are looking for design-build certified teams to deliver their projects. Practitioners are also looking for design-build certified team members. DBIA certification has never been more valuable than it is today. It’s no surprise that this increasing demand has led to rapid g…

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An Inside Look: How DBIA’s Design-Build Award Winners Redefine Project Excellence 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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Send us a Text Message. So, you’ve done the hard work as a team and delivered a design-build project to be proud of. Now what? Now is the time to share your success by entering that project in DBIA’s 2023 Design-Build Project/Team Awards. In this podcast episode, long-time DBIA awards jury chair Barbara Jackson, gives us a look inside the jury deli…

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New Design-Build Project Delivery + Design Management Tools Coming in 2023 31:57

1+ y ago31:57

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Send us a Text Message. As a long-time supporter of the Charles Pankow Foundation, DBIA is excited to share the news about new design-build tools they’ll release in 2023. First is the online Project Delivery Assessment Tool, which allows Owners to assess their ability to deliver projects using design-build. As we all know, design-build is only as s…

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From Alternative to Mainstream: Celebrating 30 Years of Design-Build 38:51

1+ y ago38:51

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Send us a Text Message. In 1993, some of the industry’s giants gathered in Washington, D.C., to talk about the need for a new organization dedicated to educating the nation and teaching design, construction and engineering professionals about design-build. This year DBIA celebrates its 30th Anniversary and the incredible achievements we’ve seen ove…

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This is What Design-Build Excellence Looks Like -- DBIA's 2022 Project of the Year 34:55

1+ y ago34:55

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Send us a Text Message. Guests: Richard Standiford, DBIA, California Department of General Services Project Manager Jim Hull, DBIA - Turner Construction Project Executive Tammy Jow, DBIA – AC Martin Project Designer Meet DBIA’s 2022 National Design-Build Project of the Year. DBIA’s panel of jurors agreed that this project stood out among a large fi…

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Why Use a Design-Build Owner Advisor? 31:21

2y ago31:21

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Send us a Text Message. As design-build use continues to grow nationwide, delivering nearly half of all construction dollars, so does the need for well-trained design-build Owners and teams. We know that design-build is only as successful as the Owners who implement it, so it’s vital that Owners understand the basics of Design-Build Done Right® bes…

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2022 is a Record Year for Design-Build Advocates 27:06

2y ago27:06

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Send us a Text Message. Each year, design-build advocates across the nation and in the halls of Congress work to ensure that states and federal agencies have full access to design-build to deliver their projects. That authority has never been more important as we rebuild in the post-Covid environment and launch a new infrastructure reinvestment era…

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Updated DBIA Contracts Are Out! 32:34

2y ago32:34

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Send us a Text Message. DBIA’s contract documents have been the go-to resource for America’s design-build teams for years. Now, with important 2022 updates available, these timely and customizable documents are ready to help teams face the challenges of today’s marketplace. Design-build is continually evolving, so it’s vital that teams implement De…

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Powering the Grid: How Are We Going to Electrify America? 26:18

2y ago26:18

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Send us a Text Message. Providing a reliable and resilient energy flow to America’s communities has been increasingly challenging. Climate change has tasked many systems while usage also continues to rise. In today’s episode of Design-Build Delivers, we talk to two green building experts, Kevin Hydes and Sam Brooks, about the imperative to rebuild …

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Using Design-Build Innovation to Maximize Infrastructure Investment 30:26

2y ago30:26

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Send us a Text Message. As we move into the second half of 2022, implementation of historic federal infrastructure investment is underway. Agencies and industry alike are getting new information and details almost daily on how the roughly $1.2 trillion will be distributed nationwide. 4,300 projects are underway in 3,200 communities nationwide with …

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Building Resilient Projects to Create Strong Communities 32:34

2y ago32:34

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Send us a Text Message. Resilient design and construction is all about finding solutions to deliver longevity, innovation, and adaptability in our projects. Successful resiliency programs can be as unique as the projects they’ll deliver; however, good resiliency programs have some essential elements. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers, DBIA’s…

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National Design-Build Student Champions are Ready for the Future 30:02

2+ y ago30:02

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Send us a Text Message. It’s that time of the year when university students in design and construction programs nationwide prepare to compete in DBIA’s annual Design-Build Student Competition. This event provides an unparalleled opportunity for students to show off their skills while meeting design-build industry leaders one-on-one. So, what makes …

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Rethinking the Office 22:53

2+ y ago22:53

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Send us a Text Message. Whether you’re back in the office, working remotely, or both, organizations continue to rethink how they manage a constantly changing COVID environment. For design-build teams tasked to create efficient, sustainable and flexible office space – innovation is more important than ever. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers, …

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Delivering Infrastructure in the Water/Wastewater and Transportation/Aviation Sectors 28:07

2+ y ago28:07

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Send us a Text Message. The passage of historic infrastructure investment brings tremendous opportunities for the design-build industry, communities, and the entire nation as we make once-in-a-generation improvements to America’s aging infrastructure. What is the state of infrastructure investment implementation and how can the design-build team pr…

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People, Process, Technology: Maximizing VDC in Design-Build 22:16

2+ y ago22:16

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Send us a Text Message. The digital transformation now underway in our industry will transform the way we work and deliver design-build projects. But the successful use of virtual design and construction is about far more than just software and tech tools. In this episode, VDC Directors, Brian Skripac with DBIA and Alex Belkofer with McCarthy, talk…

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New Year – New Opportunities for Design-Build Teams 26:55

2+ y ago26:55

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Send us a Text Message. They say information is power and that’s why DBIA is committed to bringing design-build teams the latest research and data to help drive your business decisions. As we begin 2022, with historic infrastructure investment on the way, it’s especially important that our design-build industry and Owners understand the marketplace…

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Meet the 2021 Design-Build Project of the Year Team 32:25

2+ y ago32:25

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Send us a Text Message. What makes a DBIA national project/team award winner? It’s a simple question with a complex answer. Our jurors will tell you that as design-build grows exponentially, so has the innovation and impressive work being delivered by project teams nationwide. At the heart of all national design-build award-winning projects is the …

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DBIA Award Winners – What’s the Secret to Success? 37:20

3y ago37:20

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Send us a Text Message. America’s design-build teams continue to deliver some of the most innovative, resilient, cost and time-efficient projects in the nation. Whether it’s a huge multi-million-dollar infrastructure project or a small community center, these national design-build winners show how the industry is changing the way America builds – e…

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Can COVID Vaccines be Mandatory in the AEC Industry? 31:46

3+ y ago31:46

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Send us a Text Message. As we enter a new phase in our COVID-19 recovery, the issues facing employers and employees alike have shifted. While safety remains a top concern, the wide availability of a vaccine has many organizations questioning how/when to return to the workforce in full force. As some sense of normalcy returns, there are legitimate l…

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Timely, Targeted and More Important Than Ever - Join DBIA at April Sector Conferences 33:54

3+ y ago33:54

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Send us a Text Message. Given all we've faced over the past year, we know design-builders are ready to seize the opportunity to come back even stronger in 2021. The possibility for new infrastructure investment, used as a tool to fuel economic recovery, provides design-build teams the chance to -- once again -- make our mark on communities nationwi…

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Surveying the Design-Build Legislative Landscape 35:58

3+ y ago35:58

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Send us a Text Message. We’ll start the New Year off by taking a look into our legislative crystal ball to see what 2021 may hold for design-build legislation nationwide. Not only is there talk (again) about the possibility of long-overdue national infrastructure investment but states are also looking to infrastructure as a way to jump-start their …

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Delivering a Community Icon - Meet DBIA's 2020 Project of the Year 41:06

3+ y ago41:06

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Send us a Text Message. If you fly into Spokane Washington, there’s one icon you simply can’t miss – the Riverfront Park U.S. Pavilion. It’s been a landmark in the city since the 1974 World’s Fair and yet it had seen better days until the city’s parks department launched its first progressive design-build project to renovate and revitalize this imp…

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Taking a Closer Look at Differing Sight Conditions 25:55

4y ago25:55

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Send us a Text Message. The best design-builders address differing site conditions based not only on the information they clearly see in front of them but on a deeper analysis of the situation. It just makes good sense to look beyond the surface.So, if it makes sense to look beyond the surface on a project, doesn’t it make sense to look beyond the …

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Never Been to a DBIA Conference? Now’s the Perfect Time. 33:52

4y ago33:52

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Send us a Text Message. Design-build has played a vital role in our nation’s response to the pandemic and will continue to be an important player in our post-COVID recovery. That’s just one reason why now’s the perfect time to join us at the 2020 Design-Build Conference & Expo and the Federal Design-Build Symposium. In this episode of Design-Build …

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You Can Manage Risk, If You're Willing to Collaborate 28:21

4y ago28:21

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Send us a Text Message. Delivering construction projects is inherently risky. That’s just a fact. However, Design-Build Done Right® best practices can help project teams manage risk through early collaboration and integration to deliver more successful projects. Design pros Greg Gidez and Pat Crosby sat down with DBIA to talk about the challenges m…

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