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August 2021
NEBRASKA | University of Nebraska Facilities, Planning, and Projects Update
Presentation Featuring: Heath Mellow – Vice President, External Affairs Chris Kabourek – Vice President, Business and Finance Ryan Swanson – Associate Vice President, Facility Planning and Capital Programs Discussion Topics Covered: Facilities and capital construction budget process Update on University-wide capital construction projects Long term / short term goals for maintenance and renovation, etc. of existing assets Cover top questions received from ACE industry
Find out more »KANSAS | Next Gen Welcome Event
Come join us at Central Standard Brewing on August 25, 2021 to hear about our new Wichita group, Next Gen., while enjoying some refreshments! This event is focused on bringing the younger generation out and discussing how DBIA can help them grow their network along with learning about what DBIA is all about! Details about the event are below. See you there!
Find out more »September 2021
IOWA | Annual Golf Tournament
Please join the Design-Build Institute of America, Iowa Chapter ( DBIA-lowa ) at the Tournament Club of Iowa for our 13th Annual Eighteen Hole Golf Tournament. Registration begins at 7 AM with a shotgun start at 8 AM. Bag lunch will be provided.
Find out more »KANSAS CITY | Clay and Trap Shoot 2021
Plan for a day of great shooting at one of the premier ranges in the area – Powder Creek. Registration begins at 8 a.m. – donuts and coffee provided. Shoot starts at 9 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 first…
Find out more »NEBRASKA | Change is Hard, but Being Ready Helps! A Design-Build Approach Where Everyone Wins.
With the ever increasing prominence of Design-Build in the marketplace, it is imperative to understand how we can all come together to benefit our top priority the owners! Join McCarthy as we delve into the design build methodology and case studies where we have successfully applied strategies that have proven beneficial to the entire project team.
Find out more »October 2021
KANSAS CITY | UMKC School of Engineering Design-Build Project
Join the Kansas City Chapter to talk about UMKC’s new School of Engineering project. This was a Design-Build project completed by Whiting-Turner. We will review overall project scope, best practices, project approach, and how the design-build process benefitted this project. Panelists include: Whiting-Turner, Citadel Electric, Ross & Baruzzini
Find out more »ST. LOUIS | Networking Happy Hour
Please join the St. Louis Chapter for a networking happy hour! The DBIA Mid-America Region provides a unique opportunity to network with peers both Owners and practitioners allowing design builders to make connections that power career and business opportunities, expand professional reach and create long lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity on October 20th!
Find out more »DBIA Design Management Fundamentals | October 26, 2021 – Overland Park, KS
Effective integration of the distinctly different design and construction processes is a critical management responsibility for a successful design-build project. This course, along with DBIA’s Design Management Guide, explores the fundamental aspect associated with successful management of design within an integrated delivery framework. (8 CEUs) The purpose of this course is to provide a foundation of the practical tools, information and advice needed to successfully fulfill the obligations of the role of design manager on a design-build project. This course…
Find out more »NEBRASKA | Transparency, Inclusion, and Teamwork: Successful $409 Million 2018 Bond Program Implementation at Omaha Public Schools
Jacobs will discuss the approach used to successfully implement program management services within an urban and changing K-12 environment that resulted in building transformational relationships beyond business transactions and earned trust through transparency and credibility. More than implementation of best practices and processes is needed to achieve impactful results. To meet the client’s commitments to students, staff and community, transparent communication is a critical component of the success experienced.
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