2022 Award Entries Deadline Has Been Extended to August 24 For over 20 years, the Design-Build Institute of America Mid-America Region (DBIA-MAR) has recognized excellence in design-build practices and informed the public of the breadth and value of design-build delivery. We are pleased to invite you to submit your design-build project(s) for the 2022 DBIA-MAR Awards Competition. Submissions due by 5 p.m. (CST) on August 24, 2022. Enter now. …
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This is an indoor/outdoor event, so don't let the heat keep you away! Who’s Who in KC – Join DBIA-MAR for an early evening of fun, BBQ and refreshments. This popular annual social event is traditionally a “Who’s Who” in the A/E/C market with great networking and marketing potential for any firm trying to reach socially active development and construction leaders. BBQ – Teams will be competing…
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A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the conde of conduct and exam prep webinars. We advise attendees to take the code of conduct webinar before the workshop. Code of Conduct Webinar (Pre-Workshop) Day 1: Principles of Design-Build Delivery & Procurement Day 2: Post Award: Executing the Delivery of Design-Build Projects Day 3: Contracts & Risk Management Exam Prep Webinar (Post-Workshop) Format: In Person Location: 10551 Barkley St, Suite 102 Overland Park,…
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Come out and enjoy DBIA Next Gen’s upcoming event: Introduce your Intern to DBIA. This event is for young professionals and interns that want to become more integrated and knowledgeable in the Design-Build space as well as the DBIA organization as a whole. The event will take place at Rochester Brewing and Roasting Company Kansas City and will have yard games, food, and alcoholic beverages (non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for any persons under 21 years of age). Get ready…
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How Collaboration Delivered for Johnson County’s $270 Million Tomahawk Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Join the DBIA Kansas City Chapter to discuss the strategic planning for this project, challenges, lessons learned, and how project coordination was handled by all parties involved. Presenters: • Alex Szerwinski, JCW • Derek Cambridge, Black and Veatch • Kerry Klausner, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
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Join the DBIA Kansas City Chapter and Next Gen for a tour of Reverb in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, hosted by Burns & McDonnell. Stay for networking and happy hour on the rooftop balcony. With so many eager to reside in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District, three firms joined forces in 2018 to create a modern living high-rise that pays tribute to the traditions of the artistic metro epicenter. Burns & McDonnell, Copaken Brooks and CP Real Estate Capital…
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Plan for a day of great shooting at one of the premier ranges in the area – Powder Creek. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. – donuts and coffee provided. Shoot starts at 9:30 a.m. Same “Iron Man” format as years past! All participants will shoot 50 sporting clays and 25 trap targets as a team. Trophies will be awarded for team scores, individual sporting clays scores and individual trap scores. Catered lunch will be provided. Registration is first come…
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An aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo will enhance visitors’ experience and open new pathways to ocean conservation, education, and research. Creating a world-class aquarium is one of the most exciting projects the Kansas City Zoon has ever embarked upon. It will be a true treasure and asset for this community that will support the Zoo’s mission to connect all people to each other and to the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation, and conservation. Site Overview: The 600,000-Gallon Aquarium…
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The flexibility of design-build project delivery allows an Owner to choose among various approaches for procurement and contracting. In progressive design-build (PDB) the Owner “progresses” towards a design and contract price with the team, making it an increasingly popular delivery option. Using real-world case studies of exceptional outcomes, taught by some of the nation's most experienced PDB Owners and practitioners, this course will help participants: Gain insight into the flexibility of design-build project delivery and the trade-offs, key considerations and…
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