Best Design Build Institute Of America Podcasts (2025)

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Living Labs and Inclusive Housing: How Design-Build Serves Higher Education 45:42

13d ago45:42

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we spotlight one of the fastest-growing sectors for design-build: higher education. From inclusive student housing to sustainable infrastructure, campuses across the country are embracing collaboration, speed and innovation. You’ll hear from two design-build pros—both nam…

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BONUS CONTENT: Federal Shifts, Design-Build Impacts 8:31

1M ago8:31

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this bonus episode of Design-Build Delivers, we’re zooming out from state-level policy to explore the federal developments shaking up the AEC industry. From Project Labor Agreement (PLA) rulings to sweeping new tariffs and shifting immigration policies, recent federal activity is already influencing how projects are plann…

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Advocating for Design-Build — Without Squeezing the Life Out of It 36:11

2M ago36:11

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Have thoughts? Text us! Design-build is on the rise, but keeping up with legislative changes is no small task. In this episode, we explore the latest policy updates, new bills shaping the industry and the challenges design-build faces across the country. DBIA’s Director, State/Local Legislative Affairs Richard Thomas, our go-to state and local legi…

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Trends, Takeaways and the Future of Design-Build: Unpacking the New FMI Study 31:38

3M ago31:38

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we chat with Emily Beardall from FMI Corporation to explore what she and her team found in the 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. The latest data highlights design-build’s continued momentum, with projected growth reaching $1.1 trillion in spending by 2028. Episode high…

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Penguins, Power and the Final Frontier: A Look at Three Award-Winning Projects 44:13

3M ago44:13

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Have thoughts? Text us! Get excited for the 2025 DBIA Project/Team Awards by revisiting some of 2024’s biggest winners. In this Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode, we shift the focus from process to the projects themselves — what makes them stand out, the unexpected challenges they overcame and the surprising ways they came togethe…

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Episode 8 - "Bright Spots: The Needham Resilience Network” 52:56

3M ago52:56

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In this episode, Nichole and Scott explore how philanthropy is getting behind work to connect and collaborate across differences at the local level with Kristen Scott Kennedy of the Council on Foundations. They then highlight a scalable example of this work: The Needham Resilience Network (NRN) brings town officials, diverse residents, and key stak…

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Episode 7 - "Transforming Our Communities" 47:33

3M ago47:33

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In this episode, Nichole and Scott talk about how individual and group efforts to revitalize connection in communities are necessary---but may not be sufficient for sustained change. Once we have the mindset and skills of pluralism, we need spaces and institutions that enable us to practice them. We need local governments and community stakeholders…

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Bonus Content: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley 6:35

3M ago6:35

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Have thoughts? Text us! DBIA is keeping the conversation going with a Bonus Content Episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, expanding on the insights shared in our January episode, "Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley." In this bonus content, DBIA Executive Director/CEO Lisa Washington and DBIA …

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Episode 6 - "Be The Change - Part II - Tool Chest" 52:58

4M ago52:58

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Imagine that four experts on bridging divides came together to advise you on how to handle your next challenging conversation…Voila! Meet the “Be The Change” tool chest! On this episode of Reimagining Us, hosts Nichole Argo and Scott Hutcheson ask questions such as: What strategies can I use to build my curiosity muscle? How do I prepare for a conv…

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Episode 6 - "Be The Change - Part I - Key Insights” 33:27

4M ago33:27

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In Part I, Nichole and Scott invite three top thought leaders to share foundational insights that can help listeners connect across differences. Curiosity is a bridge to connection, an essential tool allowing us to explore the stories, values, and perspectives of others, says Scott Shigeoka, author of SEEK. It strengthens personal, work and civic r…

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Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley 44:16

4M ago44:16

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this first episode of 2025, host Erin Looney kicks off the year with an inspiring conversation featuring DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, CAE, and Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Commissioner of NYC’s Department of Design and Construction and DBIA’s new National Board Chair. Together, they reflect on the …

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Episode 5 - "Belonging: A North Star for our Communities” with john a. powell 47:46

4M ago47:46

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In this episode, Nichole and Scott are joined by john a. powell, who leads them in an exploration of belonging while contrasting it with the damaging effects of othering. By understanding and addressing the dynamics of belonging and othering, communities can create spaces where everyone thrives. Belonging is a fundamental human need that reflects f…

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The Design-Build Delivers Podcast Countdown: Fresh Content from the Top 5 Episodes of 2024 27:05

4M ago27:05

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Have thoughts? Text us! TRL may have given us the Backstreet Boys v. NSYNC* showdown, but we’re bringing you the ultimate design-build throwdown: the Top 5 Design-Build Delivers Podcast episodes of 2024! This isn’t just any countdown –– we’re going into the vault to bring you fresh content from your favorite conversations of the year. Which episode…

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Episode 4 - “Want to be Resilient? Build Local, Build Now” with Seth Kaplan and John Paul Lederach 46:48

4M ago46:48

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In this episode, Nichole and Scott begin with a startling figure from Amanda Ripley’s book, Unthinkable: 90 percent of counties in the U. S. were declared federal disaster zones over a 10 year period from 2011 to 2021. These disasters, which largely represented extreme weather, are here to stay – how can our local communities become resilient? Inte…

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Episode 3 - “Know It, Name It, Inoculate Against It” with Peter Coleman and Stephen Hawkins 43:35

5M ago43:35

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In this episode of Reimagining Us, co-hosts Nichole Argo and Scott Hutcheson delve deeper into the pervasive dynamics of toxic polarization, exploring how societal divisions manifest as "us versus them" thinking in our own lives and communities, and how awareness and intentionality enables us to counter it. They are joined by Dr. Peter Coleman, aut…

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Episode 2: "Toxic Polarization and Its Antidote---Pluralism," with Daniel Stid 32:34

5M ago32:34

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On this episode of Reimagining Us, co hosts Nichole Argo and Scott Hutcheson have a conversation with Daniel Stid focused on toxic polarization and the importance of pluralism in countering it. In contrast to ideological polarization, where people disagree with each other but can still work together, toxic polarization refers to when people dislike…

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Everything’s Bigger in Texas –– Even This Episode: A Texas-Sized Recap of the 2024 DBIA Conference (Part 2) 31:54

5M ago31:54

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Have thoughts? Text us! The 2024 DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas was so big –– you know what they say about Texas –– we had to break the November episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast into two parts. In this special episode, we’re bringing you the highlights from the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas, held Nov. 6-8.…

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Everything’s Bigger in Texas –– Even This Episode: A Texas-Sized Recap of the 2024 DBIA Conference (Part 1) 49:57

5M ago49:57

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Have thoughts? Text us! The 2024 DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas was so big –– you know what they say about Texas –– we had to break the November episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast into two parts. In this special episode, we’re bringing you the highlights from the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Dallas, held Nov. 6-8.…

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Episode 1 - Why This Podcast, Now? Bridging Divides and Rebuilding Communities 30:46

5M ago30:46

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On the debut episode of Reimagining Us, Nichole and Scott share their personal stories, explain how they came together to cohost the show and relay their vision and the purpose for the series answering the question: 'Why this podcast, now?' Reimagining Us is not just another conversation series—it’s a vital tool for healing divisions, designing our…

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Introducing...Reimagining Us 1:28

5M ago1:28

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Reimagining Us is a podcast series that "lifts the hood" to uncover what's behind our feelings of division today, identify how we can rebuild connection and collaboration across differences in communities. The show is hosted by behavioral scientist Nichole Argo, the Founder and Executive Director of the TogetherUp Institute & Scott Hutcheson, Execu…

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From Legislation to Landmark Projects: How the New York City DDC is Doing Design-Build Right 41:32

6M ago41:32

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Have thoughts? Text us! In just 22 months, New York City delivered its first design-build project — during a global pandemic — and the impact is already being felt nationwide. In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we talk about the Queens Borough Hall Garage and Community Center, a state-of-the-art project that's now up for major aw…

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Even Further Beyond an Afterthought: Case Studies and Lessons Learned from Using an Owner Advisor in Design-Build (Jul '24 Bonus Content Episode) 13:01

7M ago13:01

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Have thoughts? Text us! DBIA has just released the long-awaited update to our primer, “The Role of the Owner Advisor in Design-Build." Paired with the new companion Owner Readiness Assessment, the primer is tailored to help Owners who have already chosen to use design-build select the right Owner Advisor to lead them through the process. In this Bo…

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Maximizing Collaboration with U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company: Streamlining Design-Build through Common Data Environments 40:11

7M ago40:11

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Have thoughts? Text us! In the latest episode of Design-Build Delivers, we explore the powerful role technology plays in bringing teams together on design-build projects. We were joined by Neetha Puthran and Aaron Wagner from U.S. CAD, an ARKANCE Company, along with Brian Skripac from DBIA, to discuss how common data environments (CDEs) and tools l…

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The Human Side of Progressive Design-Build with Geoff Neumayr 39:43

8M ago39:43

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Have thoughts? Text us! In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we revisit Progressive Design-Build (PDB) with industry leader Geoff Neumayr, who recently retired as Chief Development Officer at San Francisco International Airport. Geoff shares his insights on how PDB –– and design-build broadly –– is driving meaningful change across …

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Leading the Way: More Insights from Graduates of DBIA's Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy (Jun '24 Bonus Content Episode) 9:29

8M ago9:29

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

9M ago32:08

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

10M ago22:03

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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? (May '24 Bonus Content Episode) 5:50

10M ago5:50

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

11M ago33:07

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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 (Apr '24 Bonus Content Episode) 7:15

11M ago7:15

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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 (Apr '24 Bonus Content Episode) 6:11

11M ago6:11

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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 (Apr '24 Bonus Content Episode) 8:01

12M ago8:01

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1y ago37:56

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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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More Resources and Lessons Learned for State Design-Build Legislation (Mar '24 Bonus Content Episode) 8:33

1y ago8:33

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1y ago32:51

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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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Bridging Documents and Prescriptive Requirements (Feb '24 Bonus Content Episode) 11:14

1y ago11:14

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1y ago26:13

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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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Tackling State Design-Build Legislation with Brandon Dekker and Chris Sullivan (Jan '24 Bonus Content Episode) 17:50

1y ago17:50

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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 with Marianne O'Brien (Jan '24 Bonus Content Episode) 13:12

1y ago13:12

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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 with Beau Biller (Jan '24 Bonus Content Episode) 18:55

1y ago18:55

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1+ y ago30:15

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1+ y ago40:01

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1+ y ago56:22

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1+ y ago36:23

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1+ y ago34:09

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

1+ y ago38:03

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

2y ago35:21

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

2y ago32:15

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

2y ago27:58

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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

2y ago34:07

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Have thoughts? Text us! 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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