NW Region Design-Build News |
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Regional Platinum Partners: |
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Sponsor Feature Parker Smith & Feek
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Parker, Smith & Feek are huge fans of design-build for a number of reasons, but the most important is the ability to work together to identify, and address challenges before they become problems. The insurance industry is very similar—we have to work with our clients, really understand what they are doing, and find the absolute right coverage to cover the risk.
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Certification Workshop - Seattle: May 19-21,2021
The DBIA Virtual Training classroom is not an “online” experience, but instead a true “virtual” experience. It allows remote attendees a real-time participant experience, fully engaged with their instructor and others in the classroom.In the case of DBIA Certification Workshops in particular, this full engagement is critical. REGISTER NOW
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DBIA NW Establishes Top 5 Organizational Objectives
The DBIA NW Regional Board has prioritized five goals for 2021 to strengthen the organization and educate the public on the benefits of design-build.
- Achieve chapter, regional, and national brand consistency.
- Establish a committee devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Maintain membership through engaging programming and thought leadership.
- Develop a regional approach to programming in the virtual environment.
- Strengthen our up-and-coming leader programming and outreach.
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DEI Committee Wants to Hear from You |
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Survey Aligns with 2021 Regional Board Objectives
The DBIA NW Regional Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has developed a survey in alignment with 2021 Regional Board objectives to solicit feedback from regional DBIA NW members.
The intention of this survey is twofold: measure diversity and create a benchmark within the current DBIA NW membership and see changes in trends over time. Identify ways the new DEI committee can bring meaningful content, discussions, and educational material to our members as we continually seek to enhance diversity, inclusiveness, and equity within our region.
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DBIA NW Welcomes New Members |
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Membership Update:
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755 Active regional members
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61 Young Professional members
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43 New members since Feb 2021 VIEW LIST HERE
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Professional DBIA
James M. Albin, DOWL Engineers
Michael Sloane, Abbott Construction
Associate DBIA
Michael Daley Peterson, Lease Crutcher Lewis James Albin, DOWL Engineers
Kirsten Justice, Opsis Architecture LLP Maximiliano Frixione, Opsis Architecture LLP Derek Monson, Hoffman Construction Company John Payne, SiteWorks
Tyler Winkley, Graham Construction
Nathaniel Tillman, Sound Transit
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Patricia Sherman, Dykeman, Inc.
Peter Geivett, Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company
Babak Jabbari, City of Seattle
Leslie Kennedy, City of Seattle
Margarita Siudak, Balfour Beatty
Emily Reeve, Clark Construction Group, LLC Jared Larson, FORMA Construction Company Jeffrey Gould, FORMA Construction Company Julianna Plant, Lease Crutcher Lewis
John Wright, Vanir Construction Management
David Mount, Mahlum Architects
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Design-Build Mentoring Done Right
DBIA recently launched an important and valuable DBIA program, Design-Build Mentoring Done Right. We believe having a mentor who is an experienced DBIA certified professional can help members navigate their career paths and even help them consider unique design-build opportunities in various career fields and market sectors. Learn More
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DBIA NW Region 2021 Annual Regional Event |
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2021 Regional Annual Event Goes Virtual
This year’s DBIA NW annual regional event was hosted via Airmeet. During this meeting we were joined by 274 attendees. Over 70 people also participated in a virtual networking and happy hour in the "Social Lounge" immediately following.
The annual regional event began with a presentation about DBIA from a national perspective provided by one of the most influential women in design-build, Lisa Washington, DBIA Executive Director/CEO.
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DBIA NW Annual Programs Series |
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Why We Took the Leap to Progressive Design-Build
On April 13, 2021 a panel of owners gathered on Airmeet to share the path that led them to progressive design-build. This included a candid discussion of the obstacles they overcame and lessons they learned along the way. Attendees enjoyed networking before and after this session!
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Contracts + Agreements
A panel gathered on Airmeet March 9, 2021 including Evan Grimm, Howard S Wright, Katherine Ross, ZGF Architects, Kyle Kraxberger, DCI Engineers, and Evan Shaye, Providence to discuss their experiences with design-build, especially contracts and agreements, and how design-build may make these easier or changes the risk. Attendees appreciated this honest dialogue about the pitfalls of design-build.
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Delivering on Mass Timber
On January 12, 2021, 195 people participated in a webinar addressing ‘how to navigate from concept to delivery’. Ben Kaiser, founding partner of Kaiser Group + Path Architecture, talked about the importance of early integration between manufacturer, engineers, contractor, architect, and the developer (and more) in making a well-designed and profitable mass timber building possible. Attendees particularly appreciated discussions around fire and acoustic ratings.
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Young Professional Virtual Networking Luncheon
March 26th, the Oregon and Western Washington Chapters teamed-up to co-host a free YP virtual networking event which revolved around several discussion topics aimed to help attendees get to better know their neighboring chapter and construction markets. Learn More. |
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June 8, 2021 – Save the Date: Annual Attorney Forum
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Western Washington Chapter |
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