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October 2019
DBIA-MAR | National Certification Workshop in Des Moines – CANCELLED
The DBIA Mid-America Region is proud to offer an all-inclusive National DBIA Certification Workshop in the Midwest. This three-day intensive program includes three of DBIA’s four core courses required for certification and gives participants access to the online Code of Conduct course (additional Certification requirement) and the online exam prep course.
Find out more »ST. LOUIS | An Introduction to Progressive Design-Build: A Wastewater Case Study using this Advanced D/B Method
The implementation of design-build solutions for public municipalities in the State of Missouri continues to expand! DBIA-STL is hosting an introductory program on the use of Progressive Design-Build. Burns & McDonnell will provide an overview of how this newer approach to design-build is being successfully leveraged in Trenton, Missouri to deliver wastewater treatment plant improvements in the face of regulatory, budgetary and scheduling constraints.
Find out more »NEBRASKA | October: Nebraska Medicine Healthcare Panel
Jennie Bartholomew, the Executive Director of Facilities, at Nebraska Medicine/UNMC, is responsible for Planning, Design, Construction and Maintenance activities for sites across the enterprise. During her time at Nebraska Medicine/UNMC she has led multiple projects critical to the organization’s success. Andrew Balus is the Director of Project Management for UNMC and Nebraska Medicine. He and his team have helped implement hundreds of projects of various sizes across the two institutions. Andrew was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska - where he…
Find out more »KANSAS CITY | October Program: The Value of Collaborative Technology in Design-Build
Please Join the DBIA Kansas City Chapter for a happy hour discussion of Engineering Collaboration Technologies. With speakers from A Zahner Company, BNIM Architects and McCownGordon, we’ll discuss how technology is impacting project timelines, reducing overall effort and increasing collaboration between firms using Design-Build practices. Automation, democratization of design and technology trend questions will also be asked of our speakers. Take this opportunity to see how industry leaders are adopting high-tech solutions to a variety of Architecture, Engineering and Construction…
Find out more »November 2019
DBIA-MAR | 2019 Awards Celebration
Join members of the A/E/C industry from around the Mid-America Region as we celebrate the 2019 Design-Build Awards. The luncheon will recognize the best projects and teams in the design-build game. You won’t want to miss this opportunity for networking and celebration. Reserve your spot today! Great sponsorship opportunities now available. Contact Sara Craig – sara.craig@dbiamar.org or 816.868.1686 for more details.
Find out more »IOWA | November Program: Altoona Police Station and City Hall
Procured as a lease/purchase development between Ryan Companies and the City of Altoona, the Altoona Police Station and City Hall project includes 89,000 square feet of combined Police, City Hall and Public Works functions that serves as a new amenity for the community. Designed with growth in mind, the space was programmed to accommodate anticipated growth over the next 20 years. Design features include a shared entrance space with polished concrete floors, decorative wood paneling and exposed ceilings highlighting the…
Find out more »NEBRASKA | November Program: A Generation of Misinformation – MCC Overview
Nathan Barry, Ph.D. is the current Dean of Career and Technical Education at Metropolitan Community College. Over the past decade, MCC has invested millions of dollars to re-energize the community, specifically the workforces of construction, manufacturing, and transportation. Since joining MCC in 2016, the CTE programs have evolved into a project-based learning environment and enrollment growth has increased over 30%. Dr. Barry’s presentation will focus on community, industry, and education’s responsiveness to the workforce shortage in the Omaha community. Jan…
Find out more »KANSAS CITY | Holiday Party
Please join the DBIA Kansas City Chapter for a holiday party celebration at Brick House KC! Appetizer food will be served and everyone will be given two drink tickets. Party will be hosted in a private room. Off-street parking available. There will be a costume contest! Dress as your favorite holiday character from any movie or TV show — does not have to be Christmas themed. Winner will receive a Yeti cooler. Please bring a kid’s coat or monetary donation…
Find out more »December 2019
KANSAS | Tacky Sweater Crawl
DBIA KS will again be sponsoring the Tacky Sweater Crawl with the Wichita Design Community. Join your fellow design community members for a night of drinks, door prizes, and plenty of tacky holiday sweaters. The Crawl will start on December 6th at 6:00 pm at GLMV and will make stops at two other locations. Get those tacky sweaters ready!
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