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June 2023
St. Louis | Design-Build & Brews Happy Hour
The folks at O’Fallon Brewery love beer…We love design-build. Let’s put the two together and make the perfect combo! Join us along with your Design-Build partners for this fun summer social. You won’t want to miss O’Fallon Brewery’s latest flavors being released in June!
Find out more »Iowa | Des Moines International Airport – CMAR Breakfast Presentation
Kevin Foley – Executive Director of Des Moines International Airport Ben Bunge – Director of Aviation for The Weitz Company Susan Judkins – Client Development Director for RDG Planning & Design The panel will provide insight on pros and cons, and lessons learned, from being in the spotlight as the first major Iowa public project to utilize the CMAR process. Special focus will be given to DBIA best practices and how the CMAR process compares for procurement, contracting and expected…
Find out more »Kansas | Wichita Design Community Garden Party
Gather around to fellowship with local design professionals & celebrate Wichita’s Design & Construction Community. Join us on June 22nd from 6-8pm at Seasons Venue at OJ Watson Park, McLean and 27th St 1B, Wichita. Heavy hors d’oeuvre and drinks will be served and enter to win prizes in our raffle!
Find out more »Nebraska | Methodist Women’s Hospital NICU Expansion Project Tour
The Methodist Women’s Hospital NICU expansion is a vertical expansion on top of the West side of the hospital. This new expansion consists of 11,000 square feet and includes 14 new patient rooms and a penthouse mechanical room. The project is being built above an active labor and delivery floor and adjacent to the active NICU. Major challenges of the project include controlling noise and vibration levels caused by construction work in an active hospital. Owner: Methodist Health Systems Architect: Holland…
Find out more »July 2023
Kansas City | Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio & Aloft on the Plaza
Steps away from one of Kansas City’s most notable destinations, The Country Club Plaza guests and visitors will experience a luxury stay at the new dual brand – Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio and Aloft on the Plaza. DLR Group’s design gives a contemporary edge to traditional Spanish and Mediterranean architecture within each layered space of the building. Spanish architecture extends inside with curved ceilings highlighting the fluid, soft nature of the space and handcrafted masonry and warm materials that evoke…
Find out more »Kansas | Q3 Social & Happy Hour at TopGolf
Come join the DBIA Kansas Chapter for a happy hour on Tuesday July 25th at TopGolf in Wichita. Swing a club, socialize & enjoy the luxury event space with fellow colleagues in the A/E/C industry. Special shoutout to A&H Electric for sponsoring this event to help make it happen! Limited tickets available, register today!
Find out more »Iowa | Lessons from Leaders
Please join The Design-Build Institute of America, Iowa Chapter (DBIA-Iowa) in our 10th Annual Lessons From Leaders breakfast program. Come hear from our panel of industry leaders as they share their experiences, philosophies and advice on our industry as a whole. This year's panel includes; Matt Hillis, Vice President of Construction for Ryan Companies Kelly Altes, Senior Principal/Senior Client Executive for IMEG Gary Bridgewater, CEO of The Baker Group
Find out more »August 2023
Kansas City | Buck O’Neil Bridge: Leveraging the Design-Build Process for a Successful Project
Kansas City’s most significant infrastructure project in a decade, the new Buck O’Neil Bridge Project will replace the aging existing structure with two new river bridges and a series of approaches and land structures. The project will improve regional and local system performance, most notably by providing a new, direct connection from I-35 to US-169 prior to the Missouri River crossing. Built by Massman-Clarkson, a Joint Venture, with design by HNTB, the project is more than halfway complete and scheduled…
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