This #DesignBuildDelivers blog post provides the latest jobs number report showing the U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in Jan., while the unemployment rate held steady. Learn what this means for the construction industry by reading our post: https://ow.ly/YROr50YhkEJ

Hear challenges of some of the most common and costly misconceptions about #designbuild in this Feb. 25th webinar led by Jennifer Macks, Vice President and Business Unit Leader at HITT Contracting. https://ow.ly/eyu050YcVjz

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 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

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

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

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

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#designbuild

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

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

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

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/

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 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

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...

🔊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/

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

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.

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/

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.

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.

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.

- 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

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

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!

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.

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.

#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!

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/

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!

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

#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

Transportation is next in our '25 Project/Team Merit Award winners #DBIACon countdown. - Hurricane Ian Sanibel Island Access - Redmond Technology Station (RTS) Pedestrian Bridge Microsoft#DBIACon- Route 7 Corridor Improvements Project - Wekiva Parkway Section 8 Interchange Design-Build Project

DBIA’s new VDC Project Leader’s Role & Responsibilities on Design-Build Projects Primer tells you exactly who needs to own VDC in your team, and what they should deliver. Invest in leadership, download the free primer: https://ow.ly/9EBc50XfN19 #ConstructionTech #DesignBuild

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. dbia.org/blog/deliver...

As we count down to #DBIACon, we are highlighting our Project/Team Merit Award winners. Today is Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration. - California Firefighters Memorial Expansion - IAM Locker Room & Pool Upgrade - Smith and Perkins Renovation & Expansion https://ow.ly/PRLq50Xcz6g

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. https://ow.ly/v1NO50Xc0a8

DBIA is thrilled to announce the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award winners! 🏅 Jennifer Macks: Industry Practitioner 🏅 Britt Sanford: Owner 🏅 David Shadpour: Young Professional 🏅 Janice Zahn: Legislator Meet the honorees: https://ow.ly/gsuT50XbmMj

Still haven't decided to join us for #DBIACON? What's your excuse? Here are 10 reasons why you should attend the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo! We hope to see you there! ✈️ https://dbia.org/design-build-conference-expo/

Follow along as we spotlight each category leading up to #DBIACON, where these projects will be honored at #DBIAAwards in Las Vegas. Next up is Industrial, Process and Research Facilities: 🏗️ Caltech Resnick Sustainability Center 🏭 Project Dolphin https://ow.ly/JU3l50X9iNa

The 2025 #DBIACon will take place in Las Vegas, Nov. 5-7! Join 2,200+ industry leaders for three days of cutting-edge education and networking. Explore the exhibit hall and take your #designbuild skills to the next level. Advanced reg ends Oct. 31! https://ow.ly/MOUV50X8Fz3