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July 2019
DBIA-MAR Summer Social & BBQ Competition
Who’s Who in KC – Join DBIA-MAR for an early evening of fun, BBQ and refreshments at the River Market Event Place. 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 for trophies in pork ribs, sausage and a meat of their choice. Plenty of finger food samples will be provided…
Find out more »DBIA-MAR | National Certification Workshop in St. Louis
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.
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KANSAS CITY | August Program: The Benefits of Design-Build in Higher Education
Join us as university owners share their perspective on design-build projects — including factors for successful implementation, the benefits and challenges in higher education, how they look for design-build teams, the pros and cons of Qualification Based Selection vs. Best Value/ Competition and other lessons learned. Parking information Moderator Daniel Lacy – Vice President, Operations, McCownGordon Construction Panelists Mark Reiske – Director Facilities Planning and Development, University of Kansas Robert A. Simmons, AIA, MPA – Associate Vice Chancellor, University…
Find out more »IOWA | Zoo Brew
Join DBIA and ISU CCEE GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) in a joint social event at Zoo Brew. Come enjoy a cold brew and browse the animal exhibits that Blank Park Zoo has to offer. There will also be a silent auction event with unique ISU themed items!
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KANSAS CITY | Clay and Trap Shoot 2019
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 last year! 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. BBQ luncheon will be catered by Hy-Vee. Registration is first…
Find out more »IOWA | Annual Golf Tournament
Please join the Design-Build Institute of America, Iowa Chapter (DBIA-lowa) at the Tournament Club of Iowa for our 11th Annual Eighteen Hole Golf Tournament. Registration begins at 10:30 AM with a shotgun start at 11:00 AM. Bag lunch will be provided. Refreshments and awards will follow the tournament at the TCI Clubhouse. For additional information please contact: Ryan Clausen – MMC Contractors @ 515.783.6093 or rclausen@mmccontractors.com
Find out more »ST. LOUIS | Insights from Two Mega Projects
Please join the Design-Build Institute of America St. Louis Chapter (DBIA-STL) for an informative program on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' evolution of design-build and its use in the delivery of two mega projects in the region: Next NGA West and the Fort Leonard Wood Replacement Hospital. Project leaders will share insight on the decision to use D/B approach for these large projects, the best practices that prepared the teams for success, and the lessons learned for future D/B…
Find out more »NEBRASKA | NDOT Emergency Repairs – Khalil Jaber
Deputy Director Khalil Jaber will give an overview of the Nebraska Department of Transportations’ (NDOT) response to the historic and devastating March 2019 flooding. State Damages include 27 bridges and ~200 miles of pavement totaling ~$130M. Khalil Jaber was appointed the Deputy Director – Engineering for NDOT in August of 2012. Prior to that, he was the Program Management Engineer, the Public Transportation Engineer in the Rail and Transit Sections, a Project Engineer and Consultant Coordinator in Roadway Design, and…
Find out more »October 2019
DBIA-MAR | What’s Developing: Mid-Missouri Edition
Join us for a sit down breakfast and networking, as we discuss what's ahead with area Economic Development experts. Schedule: 7:00 AM Registration opens | 7:15 AM Breakfast Served 7:45 AM Program begins | 8:50 AM program ends Panel includes: Randy Gooch, Chief Operations Officer - Columbia Public Schools Michael Parks, Airport Manager - Columbia Regional Airport Britt Smith, Director of Public Works - Jefferson City, Missouri Gary L. Ward, Vice Chancellor for Operations and Chief Operating Officer - University…
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