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The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an association of leaders in design & construction.

06/12/2026

How do you turn 15 years of BIM adoption into a campus-wide data asset? The Ohio State Univ. found a way to do it. 800 buildings, 42.7M sq ft, 97% modeled in Revit, all feeding a database that drives real facilities decisions. In this guest piece, Joe Porostosky shares the origin story, lessons learned and what's next.
https://dbia.org/blog/the-origin-evolution-and-future-of-bim-at-the-ohio-state-university/

06/11/2026

The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, more than most economists expected.

Construction job numbers were steady, but breaking the sector down further shows a striking divide between residential and nonresidential construction.

Get the full story in this Blog: https://dbia.org/blog/construction-employment-holds-steady-as-nonresidential-sectors-drive-annual-gains/

06/10/2026

Learn about the continued growth of design-build, the increasing presence of certification requirements in solicitations and why Owners are placing greater emphasis on demonstrated expertise in this June 18, 2026 webinar.

Registration is free for DBIA members, $25 for non-members.

https://education.dbia.org/products/design-build-delivers-webinar-design-builds-growth-and-the-increasing-value-of-dbia-certification-june-18-2026

06/05/2026

Federal agencies have more flexibility than ever to use . But having the authority to use it and being ready to implement it well are two very different things.

On the latest Podcast, David Triplett of the FBI and Laura Stagner, formerly of GSA, get into what federal Owners and practitioners need to understand before moving forward, from QBS guidance and organizational readiness to the practical challenges that can shape implementation.

Listen to the conversation:
https://dbia.org/blog/new-design-build-delivers-podcast-episode-implementing-progressive-design-build-in-the-federal-market/

06/04/2026

Three DBIA members are putting delivery into practice on some of the industry’s most complex work, from transportation projects to major aviation redevelopment to the storytelling that helps teams understand delivery methods.

Michelle Hoysick, PE, Amber Smith and Tiffany Mok, RA, were named to ENR’s Top 20 Under 40 for 2026, and we’re taking a closer look at how education, networking and resources have supported their paths.

Read their stories on the blog.

https://dbia.org/blog/dbia-members-recognized-in-enrs-top-20-under-40-list/

06/02/2026

DBIA has released a brand-new resource, Design-Build Teaming Agreements: A Design-Build Done Right® Deeper Dive, to help project teams build stronger partnerships from the very start.

Contractors, designers and Owners can use this practical guide to navigate key teaming considerations, from agreement structure to risk allocation. The guide also includes appendices with suggested vetting and alignment questions.

Available now for free in the DBIA Bookstore.
https://dbia.org/blog/smarter-teaming-starts-earlier-dbia-releases-expanded-guidance-for-design-build-teams

05/28/2026

Couldn’t get enough of last month’s Podcast episode on how firms are responding to DBE certification updates?

In this Bonus Content Episode, Freddie Streeter discusses how recent changes are affecting veteran-owned businesses, while Rachael Pease shares her firsthand experience helping her son navigate the challenges of starting a small business.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

https://dbia.org/blog/more-on-dbe-certification-impacts-design-build-delivers-podcast-bonus-content-episode/

05/12/2026

Registration for the 2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium is officially open!

From authorization to implementation, is where momentum turns into action.

Join us in Reston, VA, August 11-12, 2026, as federal agencies and industry leaders discuss proven acquisition strategies and see real-world examples of Design-Build Done Right®.

Public and private Owners attend for free.

https://dbia.org/federal-design-build-symposium

05/11/2026

Economists braced for a weak April jobs report, but construction jobs held firm.

Read the full breakdown on the latest BLS jobs report on the Blog.

https://dbia.org/blog/hiring-slowed-in-april-as-construction-employment-held-steady/

05/08/2026

Think your design-build project has award-winning potential? There’s still time to enter DBIA’s 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards before the June 1st deadline at 6PM ET (there will be no submission extension deadline this year).

To help craft an award-winning submission, listen to our March Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode featuring members from the Awards Jury offering practical insight on the process and what they're looking for.

Be sure to review the FAQs and Submission Guidelines for a clear overview of what’s required.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2084451/episodes/18855346-no-smoke-and-mirrors-here-inside-the-dbia-awards-jury

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