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🏗️ The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an association of leaders in design & construction. #Construction
When firms tackling #designbuild jobs model the project in 3D to verify the planned work, it unlocks wins.
In this article contributed by Solibri, explore four specific ways model-checking helps design-build projects. https://dbia.org/blog/design-build-and-bim-a-perfect-match/
In this article contributed by Solibri, explore four specific ways model-checking helps design-build projects. https://dbia.org/blog/design-build-and-bim-a-perfect-match/
Design-Build and BIM: A Perfect Match
The team from Solibri talk about the relationship between BIM and design-build, with tips on how model-checking improves outcomes.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
When firms tackling #designbuild jobs model the project in 3D to verify the planned work, it unlocks wins.
In this article contributed by Solibri, explore four specific ways model-checking helps design-build projects. https://dbia.org/blog/design-build-and-bim-a-perfect-match/
In this article contributed by Solibri, explore four specific ways model-checking helps design-build projects. https://dbia.org/blog/design-build-and-bim-a-perfect-match/
In the latest #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast, DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington and DBIA National Board Chair, Virginia McAllister, discuss where DBIA is headed and what our role is in the industry as #designbuild continues to grow.
https://ow.ly/B0rb50Y91v4
https://ow.ly/B0rb50Y91v4
February 4, 2026 at 8:58 PM
In the latest #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast, DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington and DBIA National Board Chair, Virginia McAllister, discuss where DBIA is headed and what our role is in the industry as #designbuild continues to grow.
https://ow.ly/B0rb50Y91v4
https://ow.ly/B0rb50Y91v4
The 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards are officially open and we’re excited to see what your teams have accomplished! Start by reviewing the FAQs and Submission Guidelines for a clear overview of what’s required. Deadline June 1, 2026, 6PM ET.
https://ow.ly/ka9T50Y8K1L
https://ow.ly/ka9T50Y8K1L
February 4, 2026 at 1:48 PM
The 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards are officially open and we’re excited to see what your teams have accomplished! Start by reviewing the FAQs and Submission Guidelines for a clear overview of what’s required. Deadline June 1, 2026, 6PM ET.
https://ow.ly/ka9T50Y8K1L
https://ow.ly/ka9T50Y8K1L
DBIA certification isn’t limited to technical roles. Danica Bilicich-Mason, Assoc. DBIA, uses her #designbuild expertise in marketing leadership at Red Team Go. Read the full interview from her conversation on the Design-Build Delivers blog. https://ow.ly/q3a350Y8eVP
Where Marketing Meets Design-Build: Danica Bilicich-Mason's Story
Discover how marketing expertise enhances the Associate DBIA Certification journey for industry professionals.
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February 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
DBIA certification isn’t limited to technical roles. Danica Bilicich-Mason, Assoc. DBIA, uses her #designbuild expertise in marketing leadership at Red Team Go. Read the full interview from her conversation on the Design-Build Delivers blog. https://ow.ly/q3a350Y8eVP
All 14 DBIA region leaders met for the third annual 2026 Region Leaders Summit. Working with the newly established Region Relations team, the focus was on alignment, relationships and setting expectations for how collaboration will work moving forward. https://ow.ly/9yIZ50Y5GYu
Region Leaders Gather in D.C. to Kick Off a New Chapter of Collaboration
On January 22, leaders from all 14 DBIA regions gathered at DBIA’s Washington, D.C., headquarters for the third annual 2026 Region Leaders Summit.
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January 29, 2026 at 9:40 PM
All 14 DBIA region leaders met for the third annual 2026 Region Leaders Summit. Working with the newly established Region Relations team, the focus was on alignment, relationships and setting expectations for how collaboration will work moving forward. https://ow.ly/9yIZ50Y5GYu
If you missed it, DBIA had a busy end to 2025. Recent coverage touched on our region realignment, National Student #DesignBuild Competition winners and this year’s Project/Team Award honorees. Here’s a quick roundup of where we showed up in the news: https://ow.ly/IAxn50Y3MIV
DBIA in the News: Sept 29 - Dec 31, 2025
DBIA has continued to generate media attention in recent months, with coverage highlighting our strategic regional realignment, Student Competition winners and 2025 Project and Team Award honorees.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:12 PM
If you missed it, DBIA had a busy end to 2025. Recent coverage touched on our region realignment, National Student #DesignBuild Competition winners and this year’s Project/Team Award honorees. Here’s a quick roundup of where we showed up in the news: https://ow.ly/IAxn50Y3MIV
DBIA announces 2026 Board Leadership and new members. Chair: Virginia McAllister; Vice Chair: Shannon Gustine; Treasurer: Dave Triplett. New Members: Brandon Dekker, Seema Javeri, James Kehoe, Charlie Rocheleau, Holly Streeter-Schaefer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/cHbm50Y1L5z
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
DBIA announces 2026 Board Leadership and new members. Chair: Virginia McAllister; Vice Chair: Shannon Gustine; Treasurer: Dave Triplett. New Members: Brandon Dekker, Seema Javeri, James Kehoe, Charlie Rocheleau, Holly Streeter-Schaefer. Learn more: https://ow.ly/cHbm50Y1L5z
Better federal #designbuild starts with better selection. DBIA’s #DesignBuildDelivers webinar looks at QBS and federal acquisition principles. Feat. David Triplett, DBIA, FBI. 1/28. 2–3 p.m. ET | Free for members | Register: https://ow.ly/TWyJ50Y1n2v
January 22, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Better federal #designbuild starts with better selection. DBIA’s #DesignBuildDelivers webinar looks at QBS and federal acquisition principles. Feat. David Triplett, DBIA, FBI. 1/28. 2–3 p.m. ET | Free for members | Register: https://ow.ly/TWyJ50Y1n2v
U.S. labor market closed out 2025 on a softer note, according to the latest Employment Situation report. Dec.’s data points to slower hiring momentum, downward revisions to prior months and a labor market that has cooled markedly. https://ow.ly/Vn6j50Y0a5V
January 20, 2026 at 3:58 PM
U.S. labor market closed out 2025 on a softer note, according to the latest Employment Situation report. Dec.’s data points to slower hiring momentum, downward revisions to prior months and a labor market that has cooled markedly. https://ow.ly/Vn6j50Y0a5V
In this #DesignBuildDelivers guest piece written by Harris Design Studio, the team discusses the two practices reshaping how mechanical contractors design and execute complex projects: Virtual Design & Construction (#VDC).
Read what they have to say: https://ow.ly/vGNg50XWWQp
Read what they have to say: https://ow.ly/vGNg50XWWQp
January 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM
In this #DesignBuildDelivers guest piece written by Harris Design Studio, the team discusses the two practices reshaping how mechanical contractors design and execute complex projects: Virtual Design & Construction (#VDC).
Read what they have to say: https://ow.ly/vGNg50XWWQp
Read what they have to say: https://ow.ly/vGNg50XWWQp
DBIA is excited to announce the formation of its Region Relations department, naming Richard J. Formella as Senior Vice President and Carissa Linnane and Gloria Moore as Field Directors for the East and West regions, respectively! https://ow.ly/TErp50XWJcE
January 14, 2026 at 2:56 PM
DBIA is excited to announce the formation of its Region Relations department, naming Richard J. Formella as Senior Vice President and Carissa Linnane and Gloria Moore as Field Directors for the East and West regions, respectively! https://ow.ly/TErp50XWJcE
Missed the 2025 #DBIACON and #VDLEx? Don't worry, you can watch sessions and earn Continuing Education Hours by purchasing conference recording packages or individual sessions through the DBIA Learning Center. https://education.dbia.org/conference-recordings
January 12, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Missed the 2025 #DBIACON and #VDLEx? Don't worry, you can watch sessions and earn Continuing Education Hours by purchasing conference recording packages or individual sessions through the DBIA Learning Center. https://education.dbia.org/conference-recordings
Early-bird savings end Monday for the DBIA’s 2026 #WWW and #Transpo Conferences, Apr. 13–17 in Grapevine, TX! Secure your spot at the lowest price while there’s still time. Register today: https://dbia.org/conferences/
January 7, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Early-bird savings end Monday for the DBIA’s 2026 #WWW and #Transpo Conferences, Apr. 13–17 in Grapevine, TX! Secure your spot at the lowest price while there’s still time. Register today: https://dbia.org/conferences/
DBIA applauds the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (#NDAA), which, for the first time, explicitly authorizes the use of Progressive Design-Build (#PDB) for military construction projects. Read our full statement:
https://ow.ly/SupR50XSreU
https://ow.ly/SupR50XSreU
January 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
DBIA applauds the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (#NDAA), which, for the first time, explicitly authorizes the use of Progressive Design-Build (#PDB) for military construction projects. Read our full statement:
https://ow.ly/SupR50XSreU
https://ow.ly/SupR50XSreU
In Part 3 of our four-part series on design-build delivery in times of crisis, we explore how infrastructure failures and system breakdowns demand fast, coordinated action and how design-build enables rapid recovery when aging systems fail. https://ow.ly/LthY50XKrl5
December 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In Part 3 of our four-part series on design-build delivery in times of crisis, we explore how infrastructure failures and system breakdowns demand fast, coordinated action and how design-build enables rapid recovery when aging systems fail. https://ow.ly/LthY50XKrl5
Still searching for the perfect holiday gift this year? 🎁Check out our swag at the DBIA Bookstore! https://store.dbia.org/product-category/dbia-gear/
December 17, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Still searching for the perfect holiday gift this year? 🎁Check out our swag at the DBIA Bookstore! https://store.dbia.org/product-category/dbia-gear/
Too cold for you? Then start thinking about spring. Reg is now open for the '26 DBIA Spring Specialty Conferences! These premier events bring together industry leaders across the #Water/#Wastewater and #Transportation/#Aviation sectors. https://dbia.org/conferences/
December 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Too cold for you? Then start thinking about spring. Reg is now open for the '26 DBIA Spring Specialty Conferences! These premier events bring together industry leaders across the #Water/#Wastewater and #Transportation/#Aviation sectors. https://dbia.org/conferences/
DBIA is announcing a strategic reorganization of its regional structure to better serve the growing and diverse #designbuild community nationwide. The updates include creating the New York City Metro Region, adding new member-at-large territories and more. https://ow.ly/Pbsf50XE7Hk
DBIA Announces Strategic Regional Realignment to Advance Design-Build Done Right®
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) announced a strategic reorganization of its regional structure to better serve the growing and diverse design-build community across the country.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
DBIA is announcing a strategic reorganization of its regional structure to better serve the growing and diverse #designbuild community nationwide. The updates include creating the New York City Metro Region, adding new member-at-large territories and more. https://ow.ly/Pbsf50XE7Hk
DBIA wrapped its third #VDCLEx at the 2025 #DBIACON. The pre-conference program drew 30% more attendees this year. From forward-looking insights to real-world applications, digital practices are taking project delivery to the next level.
https://ow.ly/GNYl50XzZzA
https://ow.ly/GNYl50XzZzA
December 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
DBIA wrapped its third #VDCLEx at the 2025 #DBIACON. The pre-conference program drew 30% more attendees this year. From forward-looking insights to real-world applications, digital practices are taking project delivery to the next level.
https://ow.ly/GNYl50XzZzA
https://ow.ly/GNYl50XzZzA
In part 1 of our #DesignBuildDelivers podcast recap of #DBIACON, we sat down with the Project of the Year and Chair Award Winners and all three National Design-Build Student Competition teams to get their behind-the-scenes takes on the awards experience. www.buzzsprout.com/2084451/epis...
All In at the Design-Build Conference & Expo: Teams that Won Big in Vegas - Design-Build Delivers
We’re back from Las Vegas and reliving the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo in Part 1 of this two-part recap. This episode focuses on the teams that won big in Vegas: the Project of the Year, t...
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November 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM
In part 1 of our #DesignBuildDelivers podcast recap of #DBIACON, we sat down with the Project of the Year and Chair Award Winners and all three National Design-Build Student Competition teams to get their behind-the-scenes takes on the awards experience. www.buzzsprout.com/2084451/epis...
In this episode of the #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast, DBIA’s Director of VDC Brian Skripac is joined by Jason Kunkel, Nick Millerand and Justin Friedman from our podcast sponsor ARKANCE to explore how data and #AI are reshaping the Owner experience. dbia.org/blog/ai-data...
November 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
In this episode of the #DesignBuildDelivers Podcast, DBIA’s Director of VDC Brian Skripac is joined by Jason Kunkel, Nick Millerand and Justin Friedman from our podcast sponsor ARKANCE to explore how data and #AI are reshaping the Owner experience. dbia.org/blog/ai-data...
🔊DBIA Board Members Deb Sheehan and Susan O’Connell are back for a #DesignBuildDelivers podcast bonus episode. Building on their previous discussion of human-centered design, they explore topics like design justice, inclusive design and user satisfaction. dbia.org/blog/human-c...
November 14, 2025 at 8:52 PM
🔊DBIA Board Members Deb Sheehan and Susan O’Connell are back for a #DesignBuildDelivers podcast bonus episode. Building on their previous discussion of human-centered design, they explore topics like design justice, inclusive design and user satisfaction. dbia.org/blog/human-c...
DBIA is proud to announce the induction of six distinguished industry leaders into the 2025 class of the DBIA College of Fellows. Learn more about the industry giants in this #DesignBuildDelivers blog: https://dbia.org/blog/dbia-welcomes-the-2025-class-of-college-of-fellows/
DBIA Welcomes the 2025 Class of College of Fellows
Six new Fellows inducted into the College of Fellows for 2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
DBIA is proud to announce the induction of six distinguished industry leaders into the 2025 class of the DBIA College of Fellows. Learn more about the industry giants in this #DesignBuildDelivers blog: https://dbia.org/blog/dbia-welcomes-the-2025-class-of-college-of-fellows/
Congratulations to the 2025 DBIA Design-Build Project/Team Award winners! These outstanding teams are redefining how America builds. Celebrated in Las Vegas during #DBIACON, these projects set the standard for what’s next in #designbuild.
https://ow.ly/nMyh50XpHaI
https://ow.ly/nMyh50XpHaI
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Congratulations to the 2025 DBIA Design-Build Project/Team Award winners! These outstanding teams are redefining how America builds. Celebrated in Las Vegas during #DBIACON, these projects set the standard for what’s next in #designbuild.
https://ow.ly/nMyh50XpHaI
https://ow.ly/nMyh50XpHaI
And that’s a wrap! We had so much fun with you in Vegas and can’t wait to see you again next year in Cleveland, OH.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
And that’s a wrap! We had so much fun with you in Vegas and can’t wait to see you again next year in Cleveland, OH.