Please join DBIA Iowa at the Wakonda Club as we welcome John Cacciatore, Senior Vice President at Policy Works. John leads the Iowans for Project Innovation coalition promoting the use of Alternative Project Delivery methods including design-build and CMAR. The breakfast will include an update on the progress the coalition has made over the last year, how the design-build community can engage in the process and the exciting next steps to push legislation to approval.
Find out more »Program: Construction Spending, Labor and Materials Outlook – Ken will bring his unique national perspective of the economy relating to the Construction Industry and discuss the impact of the recent elections. Presenter: Ken Simonson, Chief Economist, AGC of America, Arlington,VA. Ken has 45 years of experience analyzing, advocating and communicating about economic and tax issues. He has been providing insight into what is happening to the economy and what it implies for construction and related industries for AGC members since 2001.…
Find out more »Please join DBIA- STL for our annual kick-off networking event to begin our 2020 chapter year! Enjoy free appetizers and beverages while connecting with other Design-Build industry professionals. Our members and attendees include a diverse group including owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, suppliers, educators, municipalities, and students. DBIA membership and the benefits of DBIA to our industry, owners and practitioners will be a new focus of our annual event, so come learn more at this informal event! Event Sponsor…
Find out more »Let’s start 2020 off right with an evening of food, fun and fellowship! Please join DBIA-MAR for its Annual Kick-Off Event on Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the lobby of the Lockton Building on the Country Club Plaza. This great event features casual conversation between consultants, contractors, owners and others involved in design-build AND a special appearance by KC Wolf from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. You won't want to miss this fun event! There is some guest parking in the parking lot in front…
Find out more »A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the exam prep course. We advise attendees to take the webinar before the workshop. Workshop Schedule 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 February 5-7, 2020 8:00am–5:00pm (includes breakfast and lunch each day)
Find out more »The Kansas chapters of AGC, ACEC, AIA-Wichita, CFMA, CSI, DBIA-MAR, NAWIC, and PHCC will hold a joint collaborative conference for design and construction industry professionals in the state of Kansas. Who Will Attend? • Architects / Designers / Engineers • Building Contractors / Subcontractors • Emerging professionals and students in Building Design & Construction Related Fields Government Officials, University Faculty Facility Managers, Construction Law Professionals, Financial Management Professionals Press Release December 20, 2019 (Wichita, Kansas) Federal Reserve Bank and AGC…
Find out more »Work on your golf game for spring while enjoying a few refreshments. Join us at Broheim’s Indoor Golf & Pub in Waukee for golf, drinks, and food. Feel free to bring your own clubs or use the ones provided. We will have an open range simulator and a few contests for some friendly competition.
Find out more »Join us for the February panel discussion featuring a lineup of heavy-hitters in the development world! The panel will focus on the Kansas City Metro and give a design-build forecast update from both the private and public sectors. The panel will include Eric Bosch with Mark One (former architect from Kansas City, MO); Owen Buckley with Lane4; Chad Stafford with Occidental Management and Mayor Eileen Weir of Independence, MO. Moderator is Brian Johanning, Vice President of Business Development, Superior Bowen. You…
Find out more »Join Mayor Don Groesser and Doug Bisson for an overview of the recently publicized HINGE Development and Downtown Revitalization Master Plan for the City of Ralston. Don Groesser, Mayor of Ralston NE, has been the Mayor for 23 years serving in his sixth term. Don has served on the board of NE League of Municipalities as well as President and also serves on the National League of Cities Advisory Board, Small City Council and Information Technologies and Communications Committee. Don…
Find out more »Please join us for an exploration of the A/E lead realm of design-build project delivery, including the benefits and potential risks depending on the project type, market contributors in this space, and examples of successful projects using this approach. KAI-Design Build and Solutions AEC will share their experiences and invite discussion from owners, contractors and other design build team members on the unique perspectives each bring to the successful execution of a design build project. Event Sponsors…
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