This entry was posted in Uncategorized on February 19, 2019
The DBIA-MAR Executive Director Search Committee has received several great candidates who are interested in the open position, so the application period will be closing on February 22, 2019. Interviews with top candidates will follow and our hope is to introduce the new Executive Director in early April 2019. If you or someone you know […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in News, Regionwide on January 23, 2019
Oretta Smith to Retire in 2019 — and Will Be Greatly Missed! It is with mixed emotions that the 2019 DBIA-MAR Board of Directors announces the retirement of our illustrious Executive Director, Oretta Smith. While we are thrilled for Oretta to signify the end of her remarkable career with a well-deserved break — we are […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in News on January 8, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 30 clean water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) program. Honored projects include large wastewater infrastructure projects to small decentralized and agriculture projects. Recognized Project: City of Liberty, Missouri – Design-Build Wastewater Treatment Facility The city of Liberty previously […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in Kansas City on September 4, 2018
“The best place to give care. The best place to get care.” That is the Saint Luke’s vision and, whether in a hospital, clinic, practice or office, our nearly 11,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Saint Luke’s employees are proud of our rich history and heritage, and that we remain the only faith-based, […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in Events, Kansas City, News, Regionwide on May 17, 2018
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 17, 2018) — candid marketing + communications was recently honored with four Fountain Awards and one Certificate of Merit from the Business Marketing Association/American Marketing Association of Kansas City (BMAKC/AMAKC). One of the first-place Fountain Awards was in the Educational Events Category for work done on behalf of the Design-Build Institute […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in Events, Regionwide on October 31, 2017
At its annual awards celebration held October 19 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., the Mid-America Region of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA-MAR), honored the Chief of the Bio-Containment Procurement Branch for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), Richard J. Formella, PMP, DBIA, with a 2017 […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in Regionwide on July 6, 2017
To further DBIA National’s Young Professionals initiative, the Mid-America Region recently formed a committee focused on the success of emerging design-build professionals in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. The Next Gen Committee, co-chaired by Tom McVey of The Clark Enersen Partners and Laura Tyson of Shafer, Kline & Warren, will officially launch in 2018 with the following vision: Mission: The […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in Events, Regionwide on June 14, 2017
We invite you to submit your design-build project(s) for the 2017 DBIA-MAR Awards Competition. The submission fee is $500 for DBIA members and $600 for non-members. All submissions must be received before 5 p.m. (CST) on August 4, 2017. The submission deadline will be strictly observed; no exceptions will be made. Entries become property of […]
Read MoreThis entry was posted in News on April 7, 2017
Overland Park, Kan. (April 7, 2017) – McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., is pleased to announce that Mark Heit, Vice President Operations, has been tapped to serve as the 2017 Regional President and Board Chairman for the Mid-America Region of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA-MAR). DBIA is a national membership organization founded in 1993. The […]
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