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 awards, including DBIA Project/Team Awards. We also explore how NYC’s design-build successes are influencing other states and local governments.Join ...
Oct 25, 2024
41 min
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 Bonus Content Episode, Molly Jones, AIA, LEED AP, GGP, GPCP, DBIA, and Grace Lin, AIA, CSI-CDT, DBIA, add color to the conversation with exampl...
Oct 16, 2024
13 min
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 like Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) are transforming collaboration.From overcoming long-standing barriers in communication to sharing real-world ...
Sep 27, 2024
40 min
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 the industry.From the early days of PDB at SFO to its current role in modernizing infrastructure, Geoff dives deep into the human side of construct...
Aug 30, 2024
39 min
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 Delivery Leadership Academy class. Mike shares how the academy is transforming his approach to design-build leadership. Whether you're new to the fie...
Aug 20, 2024
9 min
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. Learn how Owner Advisors can significantly impact project outcomes by guiding procurement processes, supporting strategic decision-making and supp...
Jul 31, 2024
32 min
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 skills and better support her project team. In the episode, Rene shares valuable insights from the six-course curriculum and encourages other desig...
Jun 28, 2024
22 min
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 short roleplay scenario where they pitch the benefits of AR to a skeptical Owner building a stadium. Do they convince the Owner? Access all our f...
Jun 25, 2024
5 min
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 social media post, or prank friends with image generators – for better or worse.The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) space is no ...
May 30, 2024
33 min
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-Dominated Spaces,” the conversation revolves around the age-old notion of needing to "be one of the guys" to succeed in male-dominated spaces.Access...
May 22, 2024
7 min
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