Design-build fosters collaboration, flexibility
Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2025
The fastest-growing project delivery method in the U.S. can help contractors control costs, streamline schedules and encourage innovation.
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Construction Dive
MARCH 27, 2025
The fastest-growing project delivery method in the U.S. can help contractors control costs, streamline schedules and encourage innovation.
Construction Dive
MARCH 9, 2020
The collaborative design-build delivery method can save time and money, but experts say there are key factors contractors should consider before making the switch.
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Construction Dive
JUNE 26, 2023
By moving beyond the lowest-cost-always-wins mindset, PDB allows owners to embrace a fuller, more meaningful definition of value. This results in better projects and better processes along the way to delivering a finished product.
Construction Dive
AUGUST 28, 2024
Greg Weimholt, the new data center lead for PCL, advocates for more use of the collaborative delivery method.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
project includes the renovation and seismic upgrade of existing buildings, a new education building containing digital fabrication and arts facilities, and a new gallery building hosting professional and student galleries and a research library, along with a full reworking of the outdoor spaces.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
by Mike Mack The architecture, engineering and construction sector is notorious for its challenges, from tight deadlines to unexpected planning, permitting, design and construction obstacles. Design-build projects are especially challenging and complex, with demanding time frames and stringent budget restrictions.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) is leading the way in modern building design, reshaping how we build, especially when it comes to mass timber. Engineering Precision and Efficiency The DfMA approach is reshaping the engineering of mass timber projects by optimizing design and construction processes.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley. This project is a collaboration between C.W. Driver Companies and architect WRNS Studio.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 22, 2024
The building provides technical spaces to support hands-on learning and research activities that are critical to the field of engineering Prairie View, TX – Prairie View A&M University recently opened their new Engineering Classroom and Research Building (EnCARB). EnCARB is also one of a few facilities in the U.S.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 11, 2024
The $1 billion Sun Family Campus expansion in Irvine, California, supports a new patient-centric care model on a campus designed around wellness, specialized care, biophilia and developing better outcomes. Six new buildings will house 155 inpatient beds, eight operating rooms, 24 ICU beds, and 120,000 square feet of ambulatory facilities.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 3, 2024
3 Uses for Newforma Konekt’s 2D/3D Viewer to Save Time and Reduce Re-Work Nikita Lambert, Product Owner From hypermodeling to action item and issue localization, engineering teams can prevent re-work and collaborate easily with the right project information platform. This lets you see your project information clearly from any angle.
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 7, 2024
This building is actually a result of years of hard work, dedication, commitment and vision of many people. KAI provided architectural, MEP engineering, and general contracting services, collaborating with structural partners SSC Engineering to create the three-story senior living apartment complex.
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Khosla stated, “This project exemplifies what can be achieved through strong collaboration and community partnership, particularly between the city of San Diego and UC San Diego. The new, two-story station will be nearly 20,000 square feet, and is designed to serve Oceanside for the next 75 years. UC San Diego Chancellor Dr. Pradeep K.
Construction Today
MARCH 28, 2025
I’ve been at the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for just over 20 years,” Lisa Washington begins. The design-build sector accounted for less than 20 percent of construction spending, so there wasn’t a huge audience.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 3, 2025
The construction industry is shifting toward more efficient project delivery methods, and Design-Build has emerged as one of the most effective approaches. Unlike the traditional design-bid-build process, where design and construction are handled separately, design-build consolidates both under a single contract.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 26, 2025
The post Can AI Design Buildings? The Future of Intelligent Building Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Introduction Imagine a world in which buildings are not just planned by architects but also optimized using artificial intelligence. Sounds like a science fiction movie? But how far can AI go?
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Kevin Childs assumes the role of vice president Montgomery, AL SS&A Design Collective is pleased to announce Shavon Charlot, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, NCARB, has been named president.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 7, 2023
The judges chose Bentley’s ProjectWise as “Collaboration Product of the Year 2023.” As Bentley’s flagship application for data and project management, ProjectWise enables designers, engineers, and owner-operators to move beyond work-in-progress to create digital twins for more efficient, collaborative, and sustainable infrastructure design.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 10, 2025
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. McCarthy) one of the largest and most diversified construction companies in America for over 160 years and HOK , a global architecture firm and leader in healthcare design, today announced the groundbreaking of Kedren Childrens Village for Kedren Community Health Center Inc.
Commercial Construction Blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Yet, with strategic planning, collaboration, and communication, we have learned how to collaborate to proactively manage these risks, ensuring smoother project delivery and protecting investments. Here are several strategies for achieving better project outcomes through early collaboration: 1.
Civil Manage
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Design-build contracting, a streamlined method where a single entity provides design and construction services, has gained popularity due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and collaboration. However, selecting the right design-build contractor is crucial to ensuring your projects success.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 20, 2025
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. has partnered with fellow Nemetschek Group brand Bluebeam to enhance project collaboration like never before. With this intuitive connection to Bluebeam Studio Sessions, our customers can focus on advancing projects with unmatched speed and precision.”
The Korte Company
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The Korte Company was awarded a Design-Build project by the Highland C.U.S.D. #5 The 8,753-square-foot renovation project is the first Design-Build school project for The Korte Company in Illinois and comes on the heels of the passage of Public Act 103-491 (aka the Municipal Design-Build Authorization Act).
CCR Magazine
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Architect-led design-build firm Design Draw Build (DDB) received the highest professional honor award from The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Californias 2024 Architecture at Zero Competition for the design of Agualta STEAM Engine.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MARCH 25, 2024
In 2023, they approached Tangram Interiors through their architecture and design firm, Studio Blitz, with the challenge of downsizing their Los Angeles headquarters, transitioning from a 25,000-square-foot space to a more dynamic, and efficient 12,000-square-foot space.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 2, 2024
In this new role, Molstad is focused on leading the integration of retail projects between Henderson Engineers and sister company Henderson Building Solutions , a national design-build construction management and commissioning firm.
CCR Magazine
MARCH 20, 2025
PREMIER Design + Build Group recently broke ground on the I-84 Logistics Center in Montgomery, New York, marking its first collaboration with developer Ridgecut Road. <p>The post PREMIER Design + Build breaks ground on NY Logistics Center first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p> </p>
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The 4,645-m2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore. Photo courtesy Lewis Williams The 4,645-m 2 (50,000-sf) Public Works Operations Building is the cornerstone of Salem, Ore., Hacker designed the project with Ground Workshop LLC, which provided landscaping.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 9, 2025
The acquisition will deepen Stantecs expertise and resources in key growth areas such as advanced manufacturing, data centers, and healthcare, while adding new capabilities in cleanroom design and fabrication facilities. Page is a leading, nationally recognized US-based architecture and engineering firm.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 26, 2023
LPA Design Studios today announced the promotion of Chief Design Officer Keith Hempel, FAIA, to president of the 58-year-old integrated design firm. Hempel, who joined LPA in 1995, has been an integral part of the firm’s growth, helping to develop an integrated design process that has produced industry-leading results.
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 28, 2023
More ambitious plans to build a tower matching the height of the Shard in the City of London have gone out to consultation. Right) Revised design will include Europe highest public viewing area at the top of the building and lower green outdoor spaces. Left) Planned ‘Trellis tower’ granted planning in 2016.
Job Order Contracting
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Construction Target Costing is a method used to shape repair, renovation, maintenance, or new build outcomes and process design to deliver customer value within specific constraints. Collaborative preconstruction activities are essential. Despite its effectiveness, it is seldom utilized by public sector real property owners.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 1, 2024
Stronger collaboration. It’s easy for teams to collaborate with internal and external partners. IMAGINiT and ADS developed a set of web and desktop tools that automate the design process for creating drainage system layouts and models. WireCrafters adopted standardized engineering tools for fast and flexible 3D design.
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 6, 2024
Unique in its class, 300 Kansas stands as the first ground-up development in the category of a purpose-built urban building for advanced R&D, as well as one of the first U.S. projects designed to meet the stringent standards of the International Living Futures Institute (ILFI) pilot program for zero-carbon speculative developments.
Construction Enquirer
MAY 31, 2023
Opting for a collaborative procurement model, The Great Grid Upgrade Partnership will be split into two major lots: covering consultancy and construction works. This will cover the full spread of works from over head line new build and refurbishment to substations, civils and undergrounding construction works.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 25, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – A research project progressing from the American Iron and Steel Institute’s (AISI) Small Project/Fellowship Program has received significant funding through the National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance performance-based fire design for cold-formed steel (CFS) structures. Thomas Gernay, Ph.D.,
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 5, 2024
National Building Systems Design Firm Helps Bring World’s First Climate Positive Arena to Life LENEXA, Kan. — Henderson Engineers , a national building systems design firm, is proud to be part of the all-star team helping deliver Intuit Dome , the world’s first climate positive arena and home of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 17, 2024
PERI 3D Construction worked collaboratively with HANNAH , an architectural-based design firm; and CIVE , a construction engineering company, on the groundbreaking project, which integrated the cement formation into wood framing.
PC Construction
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
This was a massive undertaking, and we are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside PC Construction to achieve WSSC Water’s vision and design this incredible facility.” Reaching this critical completion milestone is deeply rewarding for the entire team.
Roads Online
APRIL 16, 2025
Image: New South Wales Government The designs for each Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport station have now been finalised. First Nations design professionals Djinjama, with lead architect Hassell, were engaged to lead the design process, and collaborated and engaged with key Knowledge Holders of Country throughout.
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 10, 2024
Within a year, the site will be reborn as The Phoenix, a development of 316 affordable and sustainable homes created with Autodesk’s Design and Make Platform. According to Autodesk, the project will be built at about half the cost, time, and carbon footprint of a typical multifamily building in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Civil + Structural Engineer
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
New leader focused on driving success of industrial and advanced manufacturing markets PITTSBURGH, PA – Global integrated design firm Stantec has promoted Greg Hall to lead the industrial sector for its Buildings practice, overseeing strategic direction, performance, and growth globally.
The Pro Builder
MAY 2, 2023
Department of Energy (DOE) announced six finalists in the Equitable and Affordable Solutions to Electrification (EAS-E) Prize , which awards innovative solutions that advance electrification retrofits across various residential building types and geographies with $2.4 Category Innovators Remodelers Building Tech Smart Home Products
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 31, 2024
Designed by AO and developed by Beach Street, the 17-acre destination will be California’s first to offer man-made surf waves open to the public Palm Desert, Calif. – Last week marked a significant milestone for wave-seekers and surf enthusiasts as construction began on the highly anticipated DSRT Surf Resort.
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