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  • candid marketing + communications Produces Award-Winning Work for DBIA-MAR in 2018

    Samples of the award-winning work for the 2018 DBIA-MAR Website.

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 11, 2019) — candid marketing + communications was recently honored with two Fountain Awards and three Certificates of Merit from the Association of National Advertisers/American Marketing Association of Kansas City (ANAKC/AMAKC). One of the Certificates of Merit was awarded for work done on behalf of the Design-Build Institute of America’s Mid-America Region (DBIA-MAR) for the design, build and launch of the new website in 2018.

    In late 2017, The Mid-America Region of the Design-Build Institute of America requested that candid perform an audit and make a recommendation for the organization’s existing website. After an extensive audit, candid recommended that the DBIA-MAR website should be completely rebuilt and upgraded. The primary goal of the new website was to improve aesthetics, simplify content and increase the visibility of programs and events. In creating the new site, candid’s strategy was to integrate DBIA-MAR’s brand elements, utilize relevant messages for all site content and design a WordPress website that aimed to capture the attention of key influencers and target audiences.

    “We are proud to deliver exceptional websites for clients and it’s an honor to be recognized by our peers in the business-to-business marketing industry,” said Sara Freetly of candid marketing + communications. “It’s exciting to win an award for such an outstanding organization. We look forward to continuing our rewarding, six-year relationship with DBIA-MAR in the future.”

    The Fountain Awards took place on March 7, 2019, at Twenty-16 Main Event Space in Kansas City, Mo. The entries are judged by an independent group and rated on creative, production, objective/strategy and results, with the top point leader in each category winning the Fountain Award and the runner up winning the Certificate of Merit. candid received the following awards:

    Fountain Awards

    • Leavenworth County Development Corporation: Single Ad
    • Leavenworth County Development Corporation: Brand Campaign

    Certificate of Merit

    • DBIA-MAR Website: Web Under $25,000
    • Umlaut Industrial: Logo Design
    • ACBSP Annual Conference: Signage

    About candid marketing + communications

    candid marketing + communications is a client-centric branding, marketing, advertising, public relations and interactive agency. The firm produces simple, yet innovative marketing campaigns that result in positive momentum for our clients. candid has extensive experience providing turnkey, integrated marketing communications services to transportation and logistics companies, economic development organizations, as well as commercial real estate and A/E/C firms. candid is a 100% women-owned business and holds local, state and national WBE certifications. For more information, visit www.justbecandid.com.

  • DBIA-MAR Executive Director Recruitment Process Winding Down

    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 is interested in applying for the DBIA-MAR Executive Director position, please contact Aerotek Account Manager, Tim Zande at tzande@aerotek.com or 913.905.3004 by February 22, 2019.

    We’d like to thank Tim and Aerotek for lending their expertise to the committee to ensure a transparent and professional process in attracting and screening talent.

    Aerotek is a local and global staffing and recruiting agency that specializes in Architecture, Engineering and Construction skill sets, amongst other industries. The firm has been a DBIA-MAR Bronze Sponsor for several years, and we are grateful for their assistance in this important endeavor.

    Please share this information with your networks and encourage any other qualified candidates to apply to be the Mid-America Region’s next Executive Director by the application deadline.

    Thank you!

  • Special Announcement! DBIA-MAR Executive Director Retiring; Recruiting for Replacement Underway

    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 also sad to see her go — and will miss her hugs, commitment to the organization and overall positive outlook on all things DBIA!

    Oretta will officially retire as Executive Director of DBIA-MAR on May 31, 2019.

    “Oretta has been the Executive Director for the Mid-America Region for 13 years and in my humble opinion, she is the best ED in the country,” said 2018 DBIA-MAR President, Dennis Burns. “She does so much for all of our members that many people aren’t even aware of, she makes it look easy. She’s a true pro and carries the DBIA flag with class and professionalism all the time. We are going to miss her dearly. She has put the Mid-America Region on the right track and we are poised for continued success because of her stewardship, passion and vision!

    From the bottom of our hearts, we’d like to thank Oretta for her commitment and dedication to DBIA-MAR.

    Recruiting for Replacement Underway

    In late 2018, a committee of invested DBIA-MAR leaders and volunteers was formed to spearhead the recruitment efforts for the next Executive Director. To ensure a transparent and professional process that attracts the highest level of talent, the committee has engaged Aerotek — who has graciously offered to help identify and screen candidates for the position.

    Aerotek is a global recruiting and staffing agency that has been a DBIA-MAR Bronze Sponsor for several years. We are grateful for their assistance in this important endeavor.

    If you or someone you know is interested in applying for the DBIA-MAR Executive Director position, please contact Aerotek Account Manager, Tim Zande at tzande@aerotek.com or 913.905.3004.

    Please share this information with your networks to help us attract the most qualified candidates as possible — and give Oretta a big hug next time you see her. We are excited to find the next Executive Director to lead our outstanding organization and continue the tremendous momentum building within DBIA-MAR. We will provide periodic updates as this process progresses.

  • EPA Recognizes Liberty, Missouri for Excellence & Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

    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 sent their wastewater to Kansas City to get treatment from another plant. However, when this facility had to respond to a consent decree to reduce combined sewer overflows (CSOs), an increase in rates for Liberty would have been a result. Liberty decided to forgo transferring their wastewater and instead took out a $79 million CWSRF loan to build a new state of the art wastewater treatment facility of their own and perform conveyance system improvements.

    The new facility was the first Missouri CWSRF project to use a design-build approach. Under a design-build contract, the owner contracts with a single design and construction team. In a traditional design-bid-build project, the owner manages separate contracts for design and construction. Some of the potential advantages of design-build include quicker project delivery; fewer changes, claims, and litigation; enhanced project coordination; and firm costs. The new facility built using this design-build approach has a 5-MGD capacity and includes treatment processes for activated sludge, bio-phosphorus, and nitrogen reduction. This facility has received a Design-Build Institute of America 2017 National Award for Merit in water/wastewater and was named Project of the Year for 2017 by the Design-Build Institute of America-Mid-America Region.

     

    For more information click here.

  • St. Luke’s Health System Seeks Construction Project Manager

    “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, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who always strive for excellence in patient care.

    Job Description​

    Direct all design consultants and contractors efforts to ensure all projects meet primary objectives, maintain schedule and budget. Develop high level project budgets prior to project initiation. Directs construction management activities including but not limited to contractor selection, quality and safety review and compliance of construction to industry standards, hospital expectations and all applicable local, state, national and Joint Commission codes and regulations Assist in budgeting and installing medical equipment. Communicate schedules, budgets and progress with occupants and stakeholders of each project. Develop standards, policies, and procedures for design standards, bidding requirements, management of project budgets, schedules, reporting, project closeout, final completion.

    Education

    Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

    Certifications

    Cert Healthcare Facilities Manager – American Association of Healthcare Engineering

     

    Join the Kansas City region’s premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire only non-tobacco users.

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

  • candid marketing + communications Produces Award-Winning Work for DBIA-MAR 2017

    Taylor Hays, candid; Sara Freetly, candid; Oretta Smith, DBIA-MAR Executive Director and Josh Wendell, candid celebrate at the BMAKC Fountain Awards.

    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 of America’s Mid-America Region (DBIA-MAR) 2017 Regional Conference.

    The premier design-build event of the year, the 2017 DBIA-MAR Conference provided educational sessions and speakers, as well as opportunities for networking. candid developed a theme for the Conference — Design-Build United — that was carried throughout all event materials, online, promotional emails and giveaways. DBIA-MAR’s Conference had more than 40 speakers/panelists, 120 attendees and 10 exhibitors — making more than $30,000 for the organization.

    “We take pride in achieving extraordinary results for our clients and it’s an honor to be recognized by our peers in the business-to-business marketing industry,” said Sara Freetly of candid marketing + communications. “We have enjoyed a great relationship with DBIA-MAR over the last five years, so it’s exciting to win an award for such an outstanding organization.”

    The Fountain Awards took place on May 14, 2018, in the Muehlebach suite at Boulevard Brewery in Kansas City, Mo. The entries are judged by an independent group and rated on creative, production, objective/strategy and results, with the top point leader in each category winning the Fountain Award and the runner up winning the Certificate of Merit. candid received the following awards:

    Samples of the award-winning work for the 2017 DBIA-MAR Regional Conference.

    Fountain Awards

    • 2017 Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Mid-America Regional Conference: Educational Events
    • ACBSP is Igniting A Standard of Excellence: Sales Package
    • ElevateEdgerton! Partnership for Economic Advancement: Identity Program
    • KCP&L Local Partners Holiday Training Event at the Hotel Phillips’ P.S. Speakeasy: Special Event for Customers and Prospects

    Certificate of Merit

    • LOIS Gets a Makeover: Rebranding LocationOne Information System (LOIS): Brand Campaign

     

    About candid marketing + communications

    candid marketing + communications is a client-centric branding, marketing, advertising, public relations and interactive agency. The firm produces simple, yet innovative marketing campaigns that result in positive momentum for our clients. candid has extensive experience providing turnkey, integrated marketing communications services to transportation and logistics companies, economic development organizations, as well as commercial real estate and A/E/C firms. candid is a 100% women-owned business and holds local, state and national WBE certifications. For more information, visit www.justbecandid.com.

  • Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Region Recognizes Richard J. Formella, PMP, DBIA with 2017 Leadership Award

    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 Leadership Award. The honor is bestowed upon an individual who exemplifies design-build done right in the region, which includes Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska.

    At the FLETC, Formella currently leads the team providing design and construction contracting support to the DHS Science and Technology Directorate for major laboratory renovations and new construction an overall $1.5 billion program, including the $1.3 billion National Bio & Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, Kan. Formella has over 32 years of federal acquisition experience and joined the FLETC in 2006 serving as the Head of the Contracting Activity through 2014. He is currently a member of the DBIA National Board of Directors and the Chair of the DBIA Federal Committee. Prior to joining DHS, Mr. Formella was employed by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for over 20 years, and concluded his service at BOP as the Chief of Construction Contracting where he led and administered the $3 billion dollar new federal prison construction contracting program.

    Lisa Washington, CAE, Executive Director/CEO of DBIA National, said this about Formella, “In my role, I have the distinct honor of meeting and working with thousands of industry leaders. Some stick out for their passion and sincere interest in making a difference. Rich Formella is most certainly one of those special people — and his commitment to making a difference in the industry has contributed greatly to the growth of DBIA and design-build. He embodies the characteristics of a master builder, taking pride in his role as a procurement executive while working to understand and embrace the roles of all with whom he collaborates. With his advocacy, he seeks to carve out a prominent space for design-build in the Federal sector. Rich is an incredible representative of the profession, and extremely deserving of the Region’s Leadership Award.”

    Formella is a 1986 graduate of the FLETC, and holds a BS in Forest Management from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point; a Masters Certificate in Project Management from Regis University, and a MS in Management – Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness from Troy University. He is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and a designated Design-Build Professional (DBIA).

  • DBIA-MAR Forms New Committee to Attract Young Professionals: Next Gen

    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 mission of DBIA-MAR’s Next Gen is to connect, empower and grow future A/E/C leaders through continuing education, programming and networking that fulfills the pursuit of success in personal and professional endeavors.

    Core Values:
    • Connect: Bring next generation A/E/C leaders together to share industry knowledge and build a network of peers
    • Empower: Provide educational opportunities to promote career advancement and leadership development
    • Grow: Engage future leaders to grow DBIA MAR and the continued success of Next Gen members

    Next Gen provides a seamless transition from student engagement to industry involvement. In addition to a deeply discounted membership ($75), Next Gen leaders (ages 35 and under) enjoy the discounted member rate for all DBIA conferences and educational programs.

    If you are interested in getting involved with Next Gen, click here to get in touch with Tom and/or Laura.

  • DBIA-MAR 2017 Awards Celebration | Call for Entries

    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 DBIA-MAR and will not be returned. All corresponding video, interviews and/or promotional materials developed for winning teams is the property of DBIA-MAR.

    For more information click here.

    To pay for an entry online click here.

    SUBMIT ENTRIES TO:

    DBIA-MAR Awards Submission
    C/O Lauren Schach
    McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
    7930 Sante Fe Drive, Suite 200
    Overland Park, KS 66204

    QUESTIONS:

    Oretta Smith
    Executive Director
    DBIA Mid-America Region
    816.506.1881
    oretta.smith@dbiamar.org

    Dennis Burns
    Awards Committee Chairman
    United Excel Construction
    417.437.1593
    dennis.burns@i-dbo.com

  • McCarthy VP Mark Heit Serving as 2017 DBIA-MAR President

    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 Mid-America Region seeks to inform, educate and promote design-build and integrated project delivery throughout its four-state region of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. As Regional President, Mark is the liaison between DBIA-MAR leadership and DBIA National. He is responsible for financial and membership oversight while ensuring the Region’s programs meet expected objectives.

    “DBIA-MAR focuses its efforts on increasing the successful use of innovative design-build teams on non-residential building, civil infrastructure and process industry projects,” said DBIA-MAR Executive Director, Oretta Smith. “We are proud to have Mark’s wisdom, leadership and experience guiding the Mid-America Region of DBIA this year.”

    An expert in the use of alternative delivery methods, Mark Heit is a Designated Design-Build Professional. He leads business operations for McCarthy’s Kansas City office. With 25 years of industry experience, Mark is responsible for the overall coordination and integration of the firm’s services throughout the region. With experience working both in and out of the field, Mark has dedicated his career to delivering exceptional results for clients and partners from early in the design phase through final project completion and beyond.

    In addition to his DBIA-MAR post, Mark is a member of the General Labor Committee for The Builders’ Association, a board member for the Kansas City Chapter of the Associated General Contractors and a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Architecture, Planning and Design at Kansas State University.

    About McCarthy

    McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is the oldest privately held national construction company in the country – with more than 150 years spent collaborating with partners to solve complex building challenges on behalf of its clients. With an unrelenting focus on safety and a comprehensive quality program that span all phases of every project, McCarthy utilizes industry-leading design phase and construction techniques combined with value-add technology to maximize outcomes. Repeatedly honored as a Best Place to Work and Healthiest Employer, McCarthy is ranked the 16th largest domestic general contractor (Engineering News-Record, May 2016). With approximately 1,700 salaried employees and offices in St. Louis; Atlanta; Collinsville, Ill.; Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix; Las Vegas; Denver; Dallas; Houston; Albuquerque; and San Diego, Newport Beach, San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento, Calif., McCarthy is 100 percent employee owned. More information about the company is available online at www.mccarthy.com or by following the company on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Google+.