Design-Build Institute of America

Couldn’t get enough of last month’s Podcast episode on how firms are responding to DBE certification updates?

In this Bonus Content Episode, Freddie Streeter discusses how recent changes are affecting veteran-owned businesses, while Rachael Pease shares her firsthand experience helping her son navigate the challenges of starting a small business.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

https://dbia.org/blog/more-on-dbe-certification-impacts-design-build-delivers-podcast-bonus-content-episode/

Registration for the 2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium is officially open!

From authorization to implementation, is where momentum turns into action.

Join us in Reston, VA, August 11-12, 2026, as federal agencies and industry leaders discuss proven acquisition strategies and see real-world examples of Design-Build Done Right®.

Public and private Owners attend for free.

https://dbia.org/federal-design-build-symposium

Economists braced for a weak April jobs report, but construction jobs held firm.

Read the full breakdown on the latest BLS jobs report on the Blog.

https://dbia.org/blog/hiring-slowed-in-april-as-construction-employment-held-steady/

Think your design-build project has award-winning potential? There’s still time to enter DBIA’s 2026 National Design-Build Project/Team Awards before the June 1st deadline at 6PM ET (there will be no submission extension deadline this year).

To help craft an award-winning submission, listen to our March Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode featuring members from the Awards Jury offering practical insight on the process and what they're looking for.

Be sure to review the FAQs and Submission Guidelines for a clear overview of what’s required.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2084451/episodes/18855346-no-smoke-and-mirrors-here-inside-the-dbia-awards-jury

Can you guess what was listed as the top challenge for the industry in a recent report?
Learn that plus what these results mean in this Blog post by Revizto.

https://dbia.org/blog/coordination-at-scale-what-aec-pros-are-telling-us-about-design-builds-digital-moment/

We’re looking forward to the American Water Works Association’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE26). We’re especially looking forward to talking for water infrastructure and seeing you at Booth #3649.

ACE brings the water community together with an exciting exhibit hall, expert sessions, annual competitions, networking and so much more. We hope to see you there at this premier gathering of industry professionals who are shaping the future of water.
Register for : https://ace.awwa.org/registration/?utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=media_trade&utm_campaign=ace26&utm_content=ce&utm_term=dbia

DBIA is excited to announce our team won five Stevie® Awards from The American Business Awards in 2026 for Communications Leadership and Content Creation!

DBIA earned The Stevie Awards for the fourth consecutive year, with this year marking its highest total wins to date.

This recognition reflects coordinated work across DBIA’s entire departments, which are aligned through clear strategy, consistent ex*****on and practical information for members and the broader industry.

https://dbia.org/blog/dbia-earns-five-stevie-awards-for-communications-leadership-and-content-creation/

Back-to-back record breaking conferences! couldn’t let have all the fun.
1,400 industry professionals attended this year’s conference, bringing together Owners, practitioners and partners to share what’s working, what’s changing and what teams need to know now.

Relive the conference and find out if we captured you in our photos on the blog: https://dbia.org/blog/meeting-complexity-head-on-at-the-transportation-aviation-conference-in-grapevine