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🏗️ The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an association of leaders in design & construction. #Construction
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
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
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
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 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
December 1, 2025 at 1:42 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...
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 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
🔊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 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
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
November 10, 2025 at 9:34 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.
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Vendors are getting ready to see you at the Expo Hall!

Interested in signing up for a DBIA membership? Come talk to us at booth 341. https://dbia.org/membership/
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The DBIA Region Networking Roundup at #DBIACon is bringing members together from across the country to share ideas, celebrate local impact and strengthen our grassroots network.
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Carey D. Lohrenz, the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot, is firing up the #DBIACon stage with powerful lessons on leadership, teamwork and partnership under pressure.

From the cockpit to the jobsite, she’s showing how trust and collaboration drive mission success.
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Owners’ and Practitioners’ Forums are some of the most anticipated sessions at #DBIACon. Each provides candid conversations exclusive to each group, providing a space for discussions on what is impacting Owners’ and Practitioners’ the most.
November 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
- DBIA Southwest Region: @ttu.edu
- DBIA-MAR (Mid-America Region): Iowa State University
- DBIA Western Pacific Region: California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
- DBIA Liberty NorthEast Region: Alfred State College
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Had a blast at #VDCLEx with Brian Skripac

Now its Day 1 of @dbianational.bsky.social #DBIACON

lots of great insights already 🤯

If you’re in Vegas, swing by the @NewformaInc booth 432, in the Expo to chat about what’s new with Newforma & try our clash machine! 🏗️

#BIM #PIM #VDC #AECO
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Top Gun-themed Opening Reception at #DBIACon has everyone. Maverick, Goose and Iceman. Are you here? Post your costumes and party photos, tagging us, and we’ll reshare them. Grab your wingperson and gear and head on over. ✈️ Huge shout-out to DBIA Western Pacific Region for hosting this event!
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
At #VDCLEx, we’re breaking off two tracks: One for VDC professionals and another for those new to #VDC. This allows groups to receive tailored content based on their specialty and needs.
November 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Kicking off #DBIACON with innovation in action! The #VDCLEx Pre-Conference is buzzing as pros and first-timers get to know the latest #VDC tools, tech and trends shaping the future of #designbuild.
November 4, 2025 at 10:48 PM
#DBIACon is about all things #designbuild and all things collaborative project delivery.

Big questions in the room today: How does private financing shift risk? What makes a P3 deal tick? We are unpacking it all during today’s Introduction to P3 for the Design-Builder session!
November 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Don’t miss a thing! DBIA is sharing #DBIACon updates across platforms.
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/923347/
📸 Instagram & X: DBIANational
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DBIANational/
November 3, 2025 at 9:05 PM
DBIA is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2025 National #DesignBuild Student Competition:

✨ Cyprus Construction, University of Florida
✨ D & T Construction, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
✨ Pioneer Design-Build, Alfred State College

These teams will face off at #DBIACon!
October 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Our last category in our countdown of our Merit Award Winners before #DBIACon is Water/Wastewater!
- Big Creek WRF Expansion
- McAlpine Creek Wastewater Management Facility Reliability
- Rocky River Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase 3
- Sterling Natural Resource Center
October 30, 2025 at 5:10 PM
#DBIA’s Brian Skripac, Robert Otani (Thornton Tomasetti), Wendy Ho (AKRF), Joe Menzer (NV5) and Becky Yurek (NYCDDC) talked emerging tech in design & construction and how #DesignBuild teams lead that evolution at the DDC Innovative Technology Summit. 🔗 https://ow.ly/hWwS50Xh4l5
October 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM