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Act now! Our discounted hotel room block for DBIA’s Federal Sector Design-Build Industry Days closes July 29. Taking place Aug. 20–21 in Reston, VA, hear from the FBI, FAA, NAVFAC, FHWA and USACE, who share upcoming #designbuild project plans. dbiafederal.com/2025/index.cf




Registration for the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo, Nov. 5–7, is open! Learn and network with over 2,300+ professionals representing the entire #AEC professional spectrum for three days of cutting-edge sessions. Early-bird pricing ends Sept. 1! designbuildexpo.com/2025/index.cfm

In part one of this #DesignBuild in Times of Crisis series in the #DesignBuildDelivers blog, walk through rapid response projects that have helped redefine disaster recovery in the AEC industry. dbia.org/blog/built-for…



Thanks @markmerg and Tara Brice for a great #DigitalThread for Asset Management blog post and sharing why delivery method matters! #BIM #VDC #ConTech #BIM4FM #DesignBuild
Every project turnover comes with a stack of PDFs, binders, sometimes even a CD (yes, still!). @autodesk's Tara Brice and Mark Mergenschroer explain how 95% of construction data goes unused after turnover. dbia.org/blog/the-cost-…
Every project turnover comes with a stack of PDFs, binders, sometimes even a CD (yes, still!). @autodesk's Tara Brice and Mark Mergenschroer explain how 95% of construction data goes unused after turnover. dbia.org/blog/the-cost-…
#DBIA has continued to make waves throughout the industry during this second quarter of the year. Check out some of the key highlights and accomplishments from the past three months from DBIA and our affiliates in our latest #DesignBuildDelivers blog. dbia.org/blog/dbia-in-t…
Our latest #DesignBuildDelivers blog explores how firms are already integrating AI into their workflows, and what the future of AI in #designbuild could look like. Hear from voices like DBIA's @BrianSkripac, @ferrovial and @VdcoTech dbia.org/blog/ais-place…

🏗️ This fall, AIA New York is joining force with @DBIAnational for a three-part certification course for architects. To learn more about what certification has to offer you as a design professional, join us for a virtual info session on Thursday, 7/24: bit.ly/4nt6wOL
#DesignBuild is growing — #Architects who align their practices will be better positioned for the future! Join @DBIAnational + @AIANational for a joint webinar on July 14: Leveraging Design in Design-Build. #DBIA and #AIA Members can register for FREE: bit.ly/3GjPwda

The U.S. labor market once again showed resilience in June, adding 147,000 jobs, well above the projected 118,000. Get the full story and hear its impact on #designbuild by reading the #DesignBuildDelivers blog June jobs report: dbia.org/blog/june-jobs…
The first half of 2025 saw #designbuild momentum rise in state legislations nationwide. Legislators in 15 states advanced design-build by supporting #progressivedesignbuild, ending design-build #sunsetclauses and more. dbia.org/blog/design-bu…
New episode of the #DesignBuildDelivers #Podcast out now! Hear from two DBIA Fellows, Bill Reifsteck, CRIS, FDBIA, and Darlene Septelka, FDBIA, about what the FDBIA designation means to them and for the #AEC industry. Deadline is July 7. dbia.org/blog/listen-in…
We recently spoke with Darlene Septelka, FDBIA about her career, her legacy and what it means to be a DBIA Fellow on this #DesignBuildDelivers blog. Nominations for the Class of 2025 Fellows is open until July 7, 2025. dbia.org/blog/inside-th…
Time is running out to secure an early bird rate for #DBIA’s Federal Design-Build Industry Days! Early reg ends June 30. Taking place August 20–21 in Reston, VA, registration is free for public and private Owners! Discounted rates for UBEs. dbia.org/blog/federal-d…

#DBIA has released an updated version of its DBIA 580: Standard Form of Teaming Agreement Between Design-Builder and Team Member contract. This modernized tool offers a flexible, practical framework for establishing early team alignment. dbia.org/blog/dbias-new…
Nominations open for #DBIA's 2025 Distinguished Leadership Awards! Curious what kind of impact this award recognizes? We’ve highlighted achievements of previous winners to give you an idea of the innovation, leadership and collaboration of these honorees. dbia.org/blog/what-make…




DBIA’s newly updated Teaming Agreement offers a foundation for design-builders and design professionals collaborating on project pursuits. This webinar will teach you what’s new in this updated resource, why it matters and how to use the agreement. education.dbia.org/products/desig…

As the #DBIA College of Fellows opens for nominations, hear from fellow Jeffrey L. Gagné about his experience of joining the ranks of other #designbuild legends in this #DesignBuildDelivers blog. dbia.org/blog/inside-th…
The U.S. economy added 139k jobs in May, slightly exceeding expectations of 130k and maintaining the unemployment rate at 4.2% for the 3rd consecutive month. Find out what this month's numbers could mean for #designbuild teams. dbia.org/blog/may-2025-…

The rise of #designbuild reflects decades of work by industry trailblazers who saw the future and worked to build it. The Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award, DBIA’s highest individual award, honors the professionals who have made that shift possible. dbia.org/blog/nominate-…