Design-Build Institute of America

As design-build grows, architects have an opportunity to lead as Owner Advisors.
Many are already helping Owners navigate decisions, align teams and support better project outcomes.

Read more in the blog.

https://dbia.org/blog/as-design-build-grows-architects-have-an-opportunity-to-lead-as-owner-advisors/

Federal agencies exploring Progressive Design-Build have more authority than ever, but turning policy into a workable procurement strategy is where things get complicated.

DBIA's newest Qualifications-Based Selection Blueprint for Federal Design-Build Projects Deeper Dive helps solve that by giving contracting officers, program managers and federal Owners a practical framework for applying QBS principles within the FAR.

Download this free resource today.

https://dbia.org/blog/new-dbia-resource-helps-federal-owners-navigate-qbs-for-design-build-projects/

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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