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4 days ago
- Business
- Business Journals
Steve Kuntz, PE, DBIA
Professional Services | Promotion Steve Kuntz, PE, DBIA Promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations Unit Manager at Dewberry Dewberry has named Steve Kuntz operating unit manager of its mid-Atlantic engineering operation. Based in Fairfax, Kuntz will oversee business units across Virginia and Maryland, where the firm provides civil, site, and structural engineering; land development, including for data center infrastructure; surveying, and other design services for clients in the state/local, federal, and commercial markets. He will also continue his leadership of the firm's mid-Atlantic transportation group.
Associated Press
02-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
New Format Announced for DBIA's Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy
Bootcamp and a la carte options offer flexible paths to leadership development for design-build professionals. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 / / -- The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has introduced a new format for its Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy, providing greater flexibility for AEC professionals looking to build critical leadership skills tailored to collaborative project delivery. Courses in the Academy can now be completed through one of three streamlined options: • Leadership Mastery Bootcamp: Complete all six courses in person over five consecutive days. • Accelerated Leadership Bootcamp: Take three courses in person over three days, then complete the remaining three virtually. • A la carte: Register for individual virtual or in-person courses based on personal or professional development needs. The Academy includes six focused courses — Leadership, Communication, Teaming, Trust, Mindset and Culture — each designed to reflect the mindset and skills required to lead integrated teams in collaborative delivery environments. 'This Academy is about building the leadership capacity needed to keep pace with the evolution of project delivery,' said Lisa Washington, CAE, DBIA Executive Director/CEO. 'Understanding that leadership must happen at all levels because it impacts every aspect of the team's performance and results, the Academy is appropriate for every member of the design-build team, regardless of their experience level, role or discipline.' Completion of the Academy is an excellent complement to DBIA certification, offering additional leadership development that enhances the Associate DBIA® and DBIA® credentialing experience. Participants have two years to complete all six courses and receive a verified digital badge they can display on resumes, social profiles and email signatures demonstrating their leadership development. Graduates are also listed in an online Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Directory, making it easy to identify professionals with Design-Build Done Right® leadership expertise. The Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy is offered in partnership with Barbara Jackson, LLC. To learn more, watch the Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy Overview. [email protected]. +1 (202) 454-7528 X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
DBIA's 2025 Student Competition Showcases Progressive Design-Build in Airport Expansion Challenge
Registration open for university teams to compete in DBIA's premier design-build competition, culminating at the 2025 Design-Build Conference & Expo. 'The University of Arizona team definitely thought outside the box, and with last year's new project and delivery approach, there was no box to begin with, making their win even more impressive.' — William G. 'Bill' Hasbrook, Jr., MEMS, TCFM, FDBIA WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2025 / / -- The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has officially opened registration for the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, offering students nationwide the opportunity to showcase their design-build expertise in a fast-paced, real-world challenge. This annual competition, a cornerstone of DBIA's student engagement efforts, prepares future industry leaders by providing hands-on experience with design-build best practices. Teams of university students will compete in two phases, beginning with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process judged at the regional level. Regional winners will then advance to Phase Two, where they will respond to a Request for Proposals (RFP) and the top three judged teams will present their final submissions in front of a national judging panel at DBIA's Design-Build Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 6, 2025. This year's competition expands on last year's challenge, which focused on the initial Phase One procurement of a major airport expansion, including a new main terminal and airside expansion with an automated people mover (APM). That project was delivered using a fixed-fee, variable scope design-build approach. The 2025 competition takes the next step, challenging student teams to complete the terminal by adding additional gates and concessions on each side of the new main terminal building using Progressive Design-Build (PDB). The competition has been a launchpad for future design-build leaders, with past winners earning national recognition and career-building opportunities. Last year's champions from the University of Arizona impressed judges with their innovative and collaborative approach, earning national media coverage, including a feature in Construction Dive. Their victory also underscored the growing role of women in the AEC industry, as highlighted in a Design-Build Delivers Podcast episode. 'The competition was fierce. Every team had a strong showing and some truly innovative approaches that made the decision incredibly tough,' said DBIA's Student/Academia Engagement Liaison William G. 'Bill' Hasbrook, Jr., MEMS, TCFM, FDBIA. 'However, the University of Arizona team definitely thought outside the box, and with last year's new project and delivery approach, there was no box to begin with, making their win even more impressive.' The competition is open to all university teams, regardless of whether their school has a DBIA Student Chapter. Teams must register by Aug. 27, 2025, and faculty advisors must submit a Letter of Intent by Aug. 28, 2025. The competition officially kicks off with the issuance of the RFQ on Sept. 2, 2025. The National Student Competition provides a platform for emerging design-build talent and serves as a launching pad for students seeking to connect with industry leaders and advance their careers. Winners will be announced during the Design-Build Conference & Expo on Nov. 7, 2025. DBIA's Student Competition webpage. Erin Looney X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
