Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)

#DBIA’s Director of #VDC Brian Skripac, DBIA, CM-BIM joined Robert Otani, P.E., from Thornton Tomasetti, Wendy Ho, PE, LEED AP, ENV SP, Assoc. DBIA, from AKRF, Joseph Menzer, PE, DBIA, of NV5 and Becky Yurek, AIA, from the NYC Department of Design and Construction for a dynamic panel at the DDC Innovative Technology Summit. Together, they explored how emerging technologies are transforming design and construction and how collaborative #designbuild teams are leading that evolution. We’re proud to see DBIA represented at events like this alongside model Owners like DDC, continuing to advance innovation across the built environment. #contech #constructiontech 🔗 Learn more about the summit: https://lnkd.in/ebAfQ9SS

It's almost time to head to Vegas for #DBIACon, but we're not quite done counting down our Project/Team Merit Awards. Our second-to-last category is Transportation! 🚍🌉 - Hurricane Ian Sanibel Island Access: An emergency bridge reconstruction restoring the island’s only mainland connection and reopening access for residents, workers and essential services. - Redmond Technology Station (RTS) Pedestrian Bridge: A walking bridge that provides a safe and accessible alternative to vehicle travel, encouraging walking, cycling and transit use, easing congestion and lowering carbon emissions. - Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project: A project that addressed one of the last major choke points on one of Northern Virginia’s few east-west commuting corridors. - Wekiva Parkway Section 8 Interchange Design-Build Project: A 25-mile beltway segment, connecting multiple interstates through a system-to-system interchange, improving traffic flow, regional connectivity and safety. #DBIA Merit winners in all categories exemplify the best in #designbuild delivery, and they’re now eligible for special awards and best in awards. Learn more about the DBIA Project/Team Awards and make plans to join us to celebrate all the winners at the #DBIA Awards Ceremony Nov. 6 in Las Vegas. https://lnkd.in/eXv8zRhq Florida Department of Transportation HNTB Microsoft Kiewit Virginia Department of Transportation Shirley Contracting Company, LLC Metric Engineering The Lane Construction Corporation

The #VDCLEx at the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA)'s #DesignBuild Conference is only two weeks away. Register now https://lnkd.in/e2ydDYed to learn more about how design-builders are leveraging technology to promote innovation and deliver measurable value on projects. #BIM #VDC #Collaboration #Robotics #RealityCapture #Coordination #DfMA #DigitalStandards

Buying the latest #VDC tools is the easy part. Getting the right person to lead its use is a game-changer. That’s where DBIA comes in. DBIA’s new VDC Project Leader’s Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects Primer provides a framework any #designbuild team can apply: defining who leads VDC, how they align people, process and technology and how to use #data to drive better results. It’s free, practical and built to integrate VDC leadership into every project phase. https://ow.ly/E40150Xfc6N #ConstructionTech

When disaster strikes, speed matters. In Part 2 of this #DesignBuildDelivers Blog series on #designbuild in times of crisis, we explore how design-build is evolving to meet today’s most complex recovery challenges, where urgency, uncertainty and community impact intersect. https://lnkd.in/eBiquVJu Superior Construction Kisinger Campo & Associates, Corp. (KCA) Kiewit Burns & McDonnell

Congratulations to our newly certified #DBIA professionals! DBIA: Dylan Alsagoff, DBIA, Senior Preconstruction Manager, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Phillip Gunderson, DBIA, Project Manager, Flintco, LLC Zenith Shah, CCM, PMP, DBIA, Vice President, Hirani Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C. Danny Danji, CCM, PMP, PMI-RMP, DBIA, Senior Project Manager, Weston Solutions, Inc. Nick Lynch, P.E., DBIA, Vice President of Project Development, HCL Critical Infrastructure Company Hugh Hinson Jr, PE DBIA CCM, Senior Project Manager, AECOM Assoc. DBIA: Hyungjin Choi, AIA, LEED AP, Assoc. DBIA, Project Architect, Siegel & Strain Architects Mike Evans, MA, Assoc. DBIA, MA Leadership, Assoc. DBIA, Project Manager, Wildstone Construction Group Santiago Alvarado, PE Assoc. DBIA, Project Engineer, Dewberry Engineers Becoming DBIA Certified is an incredible accomplishment! Individuals holding a Designated Design-Build Professional® certification have demonstrated mastery of best practices in #designbuild project delivery. They have met certain requirements, including prescribed coursework, applicable work experience and successful completion of the comprehensive DBIA Certification Exam.

As we count down the days to #DBIACon, we’re highlighting each of our Project/Team Merit Award winners in each category. Today we are highlighting Rehabilitation, Renovation and Restoration. - California Firefighters Memorial Expansion: a renovation to expand the memorial’s capacity, improve accessibility and create a more cohesive visitor experience. - IMA Locker Room & Pool Upgrade: a project that replaced outdated locker rooms with gender-inclusive locker rooms, upgraded mechanical and electrical systems, improved moisture control and refreshed amenities. - Smith and Perkins Renovation & Expansion: an upgrade that united two 70-year-old halls through a new connector designed to encourage collaboration and community. #DBIA Merit winners in all categories exemplify the best in #designbuild delivery, and they’re now eligible for special awards and best in awards. Learn more about the DBIA Project/Team Awards and make plans to join us to celebrate all the winners at the #DBIA Awards Ceremony Nov. 6 in Las Vegas. https://lnkd.in/eXv8zRhq California Fire Foundation Romo Studios LLC Turner Construction Company University of Washington Hoffman Construction Company Southern Methodist University ECBuild EwingCole

From real-time data to smarter collaboration, technology is reshaping #designbuild as we know it. HCSS Chief Product Officer Kishan Patel breaks down how tech is breaking old barriers and keeping teams up to speed in this #DesignBuildDelivers op-ed. #constructiontechnology #contech #VDC https://ow.ly/LV9q50Xc0a3

DBIA is thrilled to announce the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award winners! 🏅 Jennifer Macks, PE, LEED AP, DBIA, HITT Contracting Inc.: Industry Practitioner 🏅 Britt Sanford, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Owner 🏅 David Shad, PE, CPD, PMP, LEED AP, DBIA, SHADPOUR CONSULTING ENGINEERS: Young Professional 🏅 Janice Zahn, PE, CCM, Port of Seattle: Legislator Leadership in #designbuild doesn’t look the same everywhere. Sometimes it’s a legislator shaping the policy landscape. Sometimes it’s an Owner setting the tone for trust and partnership. That spectrum of leadership is what DBIA’s Distinguished Leadership Awards celebrate each year. Get to know the honorees more in this #DesignBuildDelivers blog: https://lnkd.in/etsHPTHX

Still don’t know why you should join us for #DBIACON? Well, we have 10 reasons. No more excuses! Register today for the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nov. 5-7. It’s the largest national gathering of the year for the #designbuild market and the only event centered exclusively on design-build. So…we’ll see you there, right?! ✈️ https://ow.ly/Xj2P50X9ZQm