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Design-Build Delivers

Welcome to the 2024 Bronze and 2026 Silver Stevie® Award-winning Design-Build Delivers, the podcast dedicated to exploring design-build, the fastest-growing project delivery method in the nation. Presented by the Design-Build Institute of America, episodes feature stories and discussions with industry experts, Owners and successful design-build teams aimed at helping professionals achieve Design-Build Done Right®. With design-build projected to reach nearly half of all construction spending by 2028, listen in as we uncover the latest insights –– including best practices, resources, trends, timely issues, technology, case studies and more –– driving the future of construction.

The team behind the show:

Host/Editor: Erin Looney

Producers: Danielle Hall, Fred Yi, Erin Looney

Additional Editing: Fred Yi

Promotion/Additional Production: Phillip Nguyen, Eden Binder

Thank you to our 2026 Design-Build Delivers partner, ARKANCE an Autodesk Platinum Partner.

ARKANCE is a global partner for digital and operational transformation across the architecture, engineering, construction and manufacturing sectors. Operating across more than 20 countries with 1,200 experts worldwide, ARKANCE helps organizations connect workflows, systems, data and teams to reduce complexity, improve performance and realize greater value from their digital investments.

Latest Episodes:

Inside the College of Fellows: Wisdom, Wit and What's Next Jun 30, 2025

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What do you get when you sit down with two DBIA Fellows who’ve seen it all and still want to make things better? A conversation that’s honest, insightful and just the right amount of blunt.

Join host Erin Looney as she chats with Darlene Septelka, FDBIA, and Bill Reifsteck, CRIS, FDBIA, about building strong teams, smarter projects and a more connected design-build future.

You can nominate a design-build leader for the 2025 College of Fellows now through July 7. Visit dbia.org/fellows.

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

“It Was Just a Conversation at a Table”: How Design-Build Mentorship Opens Doors for the Next Generation May 30, 2025

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There’s no official job description for a mentor and no script for how a single introduction can change a student’s life. But when Kent State senior Lola Preseren met DBIA Fellow and 2023 Brunelleschi Award winner Bill Hasbrook at a DBIA conference, everything changed.

In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, brought to you by U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, we explore what real mentorship looks like in design-build. Bill shares how decades of industry experience shaped his passion for guiding future leaders, and Lola offers a student’s perspective on what it’s like to be seen, supported and connected in ways that go far beyond networking.

From structured monthly check-ins to spontaneous life advice, their story is a powerful reminder that mentorship can be transformative for both sides of the equation.

Guests:

Bill Hasbrook, DBIA Fellow and 2023 Brunelleschi Award Winner
Lola Preseren, Senior at Kent State University and DBIA Student Volunteer

Resources & Links:

Learn more about DBIA’s Student Membership
Nominate a DBIA Fellow
Explore upcoming DBIA Conferences & Events
Discover Mentorship and Student Engagement Opportunities at DBIA

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

Lessons in Risk, Readiness and Speed: Revisiting UC Riverside's North District Phase Two (Bonus Content Episode) May 14, 2025

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In this bonus episode of Design-Build Delivers, we continue the conversation from April’s feature, Living Labs and Inclusive Housing: How Design-Build Serves Higher Education. Jason Dunster, Senior Integrated Design Director at McCarthy Building Companies, returns to share additional insights on what made UC Riverside’s North District Phase Two project a model for inclusive, collaborative campus housing.

Jason digs into contract structures, risk allocation and the real-world application of design-build best practices, especially when speed, access and innovation are on the line. He also discusses how prefabrication played a critical role in accelerating construction without compromising on quality or stakeholder alignment.

Whether you're a veteran design-builder or exploring collaborative delivery for the first time, this conversation offers valuable takeaways on Owner readiness, progressive design-build and the future of delivery in higher education.

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

Living Labs and Inclusive Housing: How Design-Build Serves Higher Education Apr 16, 2025

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In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we spotlight one of the fastest-growing sectors for design-build: higher education. From inclusive student housing to sustainable infrastructure, campuses across the country are embracing collaboration, speed and innovation.

You’ll hear from two design-build pros—both named Jason—who bring award-winning expertise to the table.

👤 Jason Dunster, Senior Director, Integrated Design at McCarthy Building Companies, joins us to talk about UC Riverside’s North District Phase Two—an intersegmental housing project that blends university and community college students into a shared, inclusive campus community.

👤 Jason Tobias, Project Executive at Skanska, shares how Wake Tech’s Central Energy Plant became a living lab, a sustainability standout, and a model for progressive design-build—earning recognition with multiple DBIA Project/Team Awards and Green Globes honors.

🎓 Whether you're on a campus, working with one, or just curious about where design-build is headed next, this episode has something for you.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

This episode is brought to you by U.S. CAD, an ARKANCE Company.

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

BONUS CONTENT: Federal Shifts, Design-Build Impacts Mar 28, 2025

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In this bonus episode of Design-Build Delivers, we’re zooming out from state-level policy to explore the federal developments shaking up the AEC industry.

From Project Labor Agreement (PLA) rulings to sweeping new tariffs and shifting immigration policies, recent federal activity is already influencing how projects are planned, priced and staffed.

Back to help us break it all down:

Richard Thomas, DBIA’s Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs
Vince Campanella, Chair of DBIA’s Legislative Committee and longtime design-build leader

📲 Want to share your thoughts? Tap the link in the episode description to text the show — it’s quick, easy and we just might feature your message in a future episode.

🔗 Articles and Resources Mentioned:

🛠️ Strengthen your design-build readiness:
Explore tools and resources at store.dbia.org, including:

Design-Build Done Right® Universal Best Practices
State Statute Report
Guide for Enactment of Design-Build Legislation
Customizable contract documents, position statements and more

🎙️ This episode is brought to you by:
U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

Advocating for Design-Build — Without Squeezing the Life Out of It Mar 14, 2025

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Design-build is on the rise, but keeping up with legislative changes is no small task. In this episode, we explore the latest policy updates, new bills shaping the industry and the challenges design-build faces across the country.

DBIA’s Director, State/Local Legislative Affairs Richard Thomas, our go-to state and local legislative expert, and Lydig Construction's Vice President of Operations, Eastern Region Vince Campanella, a veteran of alternative delivery and Chair of the DBIA Legislative Committee, join the show to break down:

✅ Where design-build authority is expanding
✅ The increasing momentum of progressive design-build
✅ How DBIA influences policy at the state and local levels
✅ The fight to defend design-build from restrictive legislation
✅ What’s next for design-build advocacy and how you can get involved

If you’re in the industry, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.

🔹 See the list of resources from this episode on the Design-Build Delivers Blog.
🔹 Text us your thoughts or questions using the link at the top of this episode description!
🔹 Thanks to our sponsor, U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, for making this conversation possible. Learn more.

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

Trends, Takeaways and the Future of Design-Build: Unpacking the New FMI Study Feb 10, 2025

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In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, we chat with Emily Beardall from FMI Corporation to explore what she and her team found in the 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. The latest data highlights design-build’s continued momentum, with projected growth reaching $1.1 trillion in spending by 2028.

Episode highlights include:

The industries driving design-build’s expansion
The rising popularity of progressive design-build
How Owner Advisors are shaping project success
What contractors look for in Owners when choosing projects
The role of DBIA certification in building design-build expertise

Whether you're an Owner, industry professional or just design-build curious, this episode delivers insights into the future of project delivery.

Listen now and get the full report at store.dbia.org.

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

Penguins, Power and the Final Frontier: A Look at Three Award-Winning Projects Feb 05, 2025

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Get excited for the 2025 DBIA Project/Team Awards by revisiting some of 2024’s biggest winners. In this Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content Episode, we shift the focus from process to the projects themselves — what makes them stand out, the unexpected challenges they overcame and the surprising ways they came together. From cutting-edge space research to building in one of the harshest places on Earth, these stories will keep you hooked and get you ready to submit your own team’s award-winning projects.

Hear more from the teams that brought you the University of Arizona Applied Research Building, Holt Watters Field Camp and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's (NREL) Research and Innovation Laboratory (RAIL).

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

Bonus Content: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley Jan 16, 2025

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DBIA is keeping the conversation going with a Bonus Content Episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, expanding on the insights shared in our January episode, "Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley."

In this bonus content, DBIA Executive Director/CEO Lisa Washington and DBIA National Board Chair Tom Foley (Commissioner, New York City Department of Design and Construction) talk about the power of legislative advocacy in expanding design-build authority across the nation. Tom reflects on New York City's hard-fought legislative wins and how DBIA's national support helped secure critical alternate delivery methods. Lisa explains how DBIA's educational advocacy equips regions and chapters with the resources needed to drive change at the grassroots level.

Of course, it wouldn't be a DBIA conversation without a little fun! Tom also shares a lighthearted gripe from the 2024 Design-Build Conference & Expo that you won’t want to miss.

If you enjoyed our January episode, this bonus content offers even more industry insights and engaging moments. Be sure to listen to both episodes to get the full picture of what's ahead for 2025.
Guest(s):
Lisa Washington, CAE
ED/CEO, DBIA
Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA
Commissioner, New York City Department of Design and Construction

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

Looking Back, Building Forward: Kicking Off 2025 with Lisa Washington and Tom Foley Dec 30, 2024

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In this first episode of 2025, host Erin Looney kicks off the year with an inspiring conversation featuring DBIA’s Executive Director/CEO, Lisa Washington, CAE, and Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA, Commissioner of NYC’s Department of Design and Construction and DBIA’s new National Board Chair. Together, they reflect on the game-changing wins of 2024, explore the ambitious 2025-2027 Strategic Goals and discuss the continued growth of design-build. Plus, Erin introduces exciting new podcast features, including the option to text the show and (maybe) a shift away from her infamous bad jokes. Get the dirt on what’s next for DBIA and the design-build industry.
Guests:
Lisa Washington, CAE
ED/CEO, DBIA

Thomas J. Foley, P.E., CCM, DBIA
Commissioner, NYC Department of Design and Construction

Access all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org.
DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.

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