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April 2019
NEBRASKA | State Capitol – Stewardship & Restoration
Join Robert Ripley, FAIA and Dan Worth FAIA, FAPT for an overview of the historic and current Capitol restoration efforts. They will elaborate on the extensive work done to restore and preserve this iconic modern landmark. The presentation will provide detailed information on the restoration process and a visual commentary on the level of stewardship that will insure the future preservation of this icon. The Capitol is currently in its first year of an eight-year phased $106M renovation. Bob Ripley…
Find out more »May 2019
KANSAS CITY | Annual Golf Tournament
Event Schedule 9 – 9:45 a.m. Registration/Box Lunch 10 a.m. Shotgun Start 3:30 p.m. Dinner/Awards The DBIA Kansas City Chapter Golf Tournament is an opportunity to gather and enjoy a great day of golf, networking and fun. The tournament is a four-person scramble, shotgun start format and will be played at Shoal Creek Golf Course in Kansas City, Mo. We can accommodate up to 128 golfers (32 teams of four). Registration and sponsorship opportunities are limited, so sign up NOW…
Find out more »NEBRASKA | May Program: Millwork Commons – Revitalizing Downtown
Millwork Commons is a balance of new technology coupled with repurposing of historic spaces to create a collaborative work environment for the next generation of companies and entrepreneurs. This $300 million mixed-use development between 11th and 14th Street from Izard to Seward Street is Omaha's newest collaborative community. Come join DBIA with Paul Smith as he discusses this innovative approach to attracting business to downtown Omaha.
Find out more »IOWA | Architectural Walking Tour: The Western Gateway
This tour will be led by architects from the Iowa Architectural Foundation. The Western Gateway is an exciting zone of urban development and neighborhood rebirth. The businesses, retailers and residents of this area have reinvented Des Moines' entry corridor with a decidedly urban mix, breathing new life into beautiful historic buildings, adding contemporary architecture and surprising the eye with intriguing green spaces. The area of town known as “Auto Row” from the 1920’s up to 2000 is an eclectic mix,…
Find out more »June 2019
DBIA-KC | June Program: Delivering a World-Class New Terminal for Kansas City
At just over one million square feet, the Kansas City International Airport New Terminal is the largest single infrastructure project in the City’s history. The design-build team of Clark | Weitz | Clarkson (CWC) and Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM) is committed to bringing thousands of new jobs and opportunities for Kansas City businesses through the design and construction of the new KCI Airport Terminal. With construction of the $1.5B modern single terminal at KCI officially underway, members of the…
Find out more »Blue River Biosolids Meeting
Be a part of history! The City of Kansas City, Missouri and Carollo/Jacobs, the Owner’s Advisor, invite you to an informational meeting to learn about Design-Build and Subcontractor opportunities on the construction of a state-of-the-art Biosolids Process at KC Water’s Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant. Please plan to come and view the Conceptual Design and learn about the many opportunities to be a part of history with this exciting, transformational project. The multi-million investment will change the way Kansas City processes…
Find out more »IOWA | Lessons From Leaders
Please join The Design-Build Institute of America, Iowa Chapter (DBIA-Iowa) in our 8th Annual Lesson’s from Leaders breakfast program. Come hear from our panel of industry leaders in Architecture, Engineering, and DesignBuild Contracting as they share their experiences, philosophies and advice on our industry as a whole. This year’s panel includes; Larry Cormicle, Cormicle Consulting & Senior Lecturer of Construction Engineering at ISU; Steve Niebuhr, Vice President at Hubbell Construction (retired) Erin Olson-Douglas, Economic Development Director, City of Des Moines; Marty Walsh…
Find out more »NEBRASKA | Construction Legislation Changes – Sen. Wayne
Senator Justin Wayne is a representative from the 13th Legislative District and elected to office in 2016. He is the current chairperson for the Urban Affairs Committee and his committee is responsible for state and local building codes, Building Construction Act, electrical, fire, and plumbing codes, Tax Increment Financing, as well as Housing Authorities, Annexation and zoning, and planning as well as host of other topics. Senator Wayne will also speak to bills that that have been proposed or introduced…
Find out more »July 2019
KANSAS | July Program: What Is “Smart Pavement”?
Join us on Monday, July 15th at 7:30 a.m. for an educational breakfast event at UCI. Tim Sylvester, the CEO and CTO of Integrated Roadways will be giving a presentation on Horizontal Smart Infrastructure Development and specifically the use of Smart Pavement Technology. Bring a friend and join your fellow Owners, Engineers, Architects, Contractors, Subcontractors, and all other Design-Build enthusiasts for this breakfast meeting! A breakfast buffet will be available! QUESTIONS: Ty McGown, Chapter President 316.616.0521 tmcgown@burnsmcd.com
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