Best DBIA Podcasts (2023)

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Elevating the Design in Design-Build 34:09

3d ago34:09

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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 and how design excellenc…

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

23d ago38:03

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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 whole-team approach? This m…

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

2M ago35:21

35:21

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 and strategy of working w…

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

3M ago32:15

32:15

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 supply chain issues, respon…

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

4M ago27:58

27:58

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 Practices, available now …

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

5M ago34:07

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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 growth in the number of D…

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

6M ago35:11

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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 deliberation process and wha…

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

8M ago31:57

31:57

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 successful as the Owners …

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

8M ago38:51

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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 over those decades. In this…

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

10M ago34:55

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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 field of impressive design…

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

10M ago31:21

31:21

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® best practices. The role of…

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

12M ago27:06

27:06

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. DBIA’s advocacy team c…

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Updated DBIA Contracts Are Out! 32:34

1y ago32:34

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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 Design-Build Done Right® t…

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

1y ago26:18

26:18

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 our power grid for the f…

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

1y ago30:26

30:26

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 $110 billion in funding …

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Building Resilient Projects to Create Strong Communities 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

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 VDC Director Brian Skri…

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

1+ y ago30:02

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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 a championship design-bu…

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Rethinking the Office 22:53

1+ y ago22:53

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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, we talk to one design-bu…

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

1+ y ago28:07

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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 prepare for what’s ahead? …

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

1+ y ago22:16

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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 about the importance of…

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

1+ y ago26:55

26:55

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 today and into the futu…

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

2y ago32:25

32:25

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 successful use of Design…

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

2y ago37:20

37:20

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 – even during a pandemic.Th…

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

2+ y ago31:46

31:46

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 legal questions and chall…

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

2+ y ago33:54

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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 nationwide. Are we ready for the…

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Surveying the Design-Build Legislative Landscape 35:58

2+ y ago35:58

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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 local economies. Today w…

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

3y ago41:06

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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 important part of the commu…

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Taking a Closer Look at Differing Sight Conditions 25:55

3y ago25:55

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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 surface in other aspects…

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

3y ago33:52

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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 Delivers we talk to DBIA…

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

3y ago28:21

28:21

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 many teams can face if th…

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What Does Design-Build Excellence Look Like? 22:07

3y ago22:07

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It’s that time of the year! DBIA’s 2020 Design-Build Project/Team Awards jury is meeting to choose the nation’s best in design-build. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers we talk to our current Project of the Year team about what it takes to deliver a truly extraordinary project. Sharp HealthCare turned to the Hensel Phelps | SmithGroup design-…

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Will the Need for Economic Recovery Finally Provide Needed Infrastructure Investment? 34:56

3+ y ago34:56

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We’ve ignored our national infrastructure for decades and by some estimates, it will take trillions to reverse the damage. But even with broad popular support for increased infrastructure investment, the conversation always ends with “how do we pay for it?” Norman Anderson is an infrastructure expert who’s spent decades working strategically on inf…

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Thinking About Resiliency – Not Just in Times of Crisis 23:40

3+ y ago23:40

23:40

There’s no doubt America’s design-build teams will have a critical role to play in the post-COVID-19 recovery period. What role will resiliency play as we design and build these recovery projects? How do we ensure project teams aren’t trapped in “blue sky thinking” that ignores the adaptation we’ll need in projects of the future? Today we talk to D…

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Helping Design-Builders Navigate COVID-19 Legal Issues 20:35

3+ y ago20:35

20:35

The challenges facing design-build teams nationwide vary widely as some projects continue and others are delayed or canceled. It’s vital that teams develop strategies to assess their risks and protect from potential disputes. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers, DBIA talks to Steve Reams, an attorney with Smith Currie who specializes in constr…

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Is There a Kink in the Chain? How Well Are Teams Engaging Their Supply Chain? 18:28

3+ y ago18:28

18:28

Successful design-builders are collaborators. We know early integration of the entire team delivers the best results and yet…are we fully engaging our supply chain on design-build projects? Are we maximizing the full benefit of early collaboration or is there a kink in the design-build supply chain? New research on supply chain engagement in design…

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Surveying Design-Build’s State Legislative Landscape 26:04

3+ y ago26:04

26:04

Design-build has come a long way since DBIA first began working in the legislative arena helping to draft Design-Build Done Right® bills in states from coast to coast. In 1993, only three states had design-build public authority --now only two states are design-build holdouts. Every year, there is important legislative debate in statehouses which d…

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Getting It Right From The Beginning: Design-Build Procurement 26:33

3+ y ago26:33

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Let’s start the New Year off right by beginning this year’s design-build conversation at the beginning of the process – procurement. What does it take to practice Design-Build Done Right® procurement? How do you get your team on the same collaborative page from the very start of the process? In this episode, long-time federal procurement profession…

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Making the Project Delivery Decision 23:17

4y ago23:17

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Whether you’re an Owner new to design-build or an old pro…choosing the right delivery method for each project is the vital first step to success. Not only do Owners need a good understanding of the available choices, they must translate how those methods might meet the unique needs of the project and the Owner itself. Sometimes that can be easier s…

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Making An Investment In Your Design-Build Future 19:04

4y ago19:04

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Not all industry conferences are created equal. If you’re going to take the time away from your projects, we know you better come home with new design-build tips and tools, network connections and insights that can be put to work immediately. That’s the recipe for DBIA’s conference success. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers, DBIA’s Executive…

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Credentials Please? The Increasing Value of Being a DBIA™ Certified Professional 15:45

4y ago15:45

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It’s no surprise -- design-build qualifications help drive our industry’s most successful teams. As the use of design-build continues to grow nationwide, so has the competition and that means teams must demonstrate in quantifiable ways their design-build expertise. DBIA Certification has become a vital part of how successful design-build teams win …

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The Power of BIM in Design-Build 22:08

4y ago22:08

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As the use of design-build continues to grow nationwide, so has the need for new project tools to help collaborative teams share vital information. On big projects and small, BIM has become valued not only for its three-dimensional illustration of a design but also for its ability to help measure impacts that possible changes could have on cost and…

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Design-Build and EPC: What’s in a Name? 16:47

4y ago16:47

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Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) in many ways looks and feels like design-build. However, in addition to those commonalities, there are some important differences. In this episode we talk to Haskell Infrastructure President Peter Kinsley, CBC, DBIA about the power EPC delivers in the industrial marketplace. Whether it’s complex processing plants ut…

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Digital Is Transforming the Future of Water 24:36

4y ago24:36

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Whether you call it big data or smart water, the digitization of the water/wastewater sector is transforming the industry by providing innovative solutions to challenges including rising water rates, aging infrastructure and overall water stress. Reese Tisdale, the president of Bluefield Research talks about what’s ahead for the industry and what r…

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The School of Thought on Design-Build and the Educational Sector 17:08

4+ y ago17:08

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The latest design-build research predicts 5.8 percent annual growth in design-build spending in the education sector between 2018-2021. In fact, with 15 percent of the nation’s future design-build spending expected in the educational sector, education joins manufacturing and highway/street as among the top design-build markets. Design-build is alre…

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Is there a Future Leader in the House? Perspectives from Design & Construction Students 18:07

4+ y ago18:07

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While it might sound cliché, it’s also true. The future of our industry will be defined by young people in college and apprenticeships today. What do they expect from and will contribute to a career in the architecture, engineering and construction industry? We put those questions, and many more, to members of the National Design-Build Student Cham…

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One Team! One Goal! How Owner Advisors Can Make or Break This Vision 15:42

4+ y ago15:42

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Chances are, if you ask ten design-builders -- What is an Owner’s Advisor? – you might get ten different answers. From the east coast to the west coast, and across all sectors, the role of the Owner advisor can be very different. Just the name itself varies significantly. That’s why DBIA’s Owner Advisor Task Force has been working with others in th…

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles! Design-Build in Transportation is More than Highways and Bridges 25:12

4+ y ago25:12

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As states and communities continue to search for ways to address their infrastructure challenges by doing more with less, America’s rail and transit sectors are increasingly turning to the power of design-build. In this episode of Design-Build Delivers, we look at the past, present and future of design-build in transit and rail. Tim McKay with Dall…

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Specialty/Trade Contractors: The Best Kept Secret to Design-Build Success 16:31

4+ y ago16:31

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Design-build is all about collaboration. That means building a strong team, with members well-suited to your project, is critical. If you talk to the nation’s most successful design-builders, they’ll tell you choosing the project’s specialty trade contractors can make the difference between a good project, a great project or even a project that did…

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Design-Build? Design Excellence? Let's Have Both 31:15

4+ y ago31:15

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It’s a new year and we’re going to start it off right but busting some old design-build myths. Does design-build collaboration diminish design excellence? No way! In fact, as the use of design-build continues to grow in all sectors and project types, successful teams are delivering truly spectacular architectural designs across the nation. In this …

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End of Year Wrap Up with Lisa Washington 37:28

5y ago37:28

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No matter how you measure it, 2018 was a terrific year for the design-build industry and DBIA. New research anticipates more of the same…so how do we capitalize on this historic period in our industry’s history? DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, has some ideas. In this episode, we talk about what’s ahead for design-build owners and pr…

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