DBIA Upper Midwest Region represents Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota for the Design-Build Institute of America.
Breakfast Program
by DBIA-UM Chapter Meeting
If you are new to the DBIA - Upper Midwest Region, you may be wondering what's a "Breakfast Program"? More than a chapter meeting, it's a place where construction industry experts meet to find answers and connect with leaders. More »
DBIA Issues Position Statements
by DBIA National
Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) Issues Position Statements that Address Design-Build Best Practices and "Integrated Project Delivery"
The Institute recommends clear articulation of evaluation criteria and the use of qualifications as a predominant selection factor; and clarifies the relationship between integrated delivery methods and the IPD contractual model. Click here to view these position statements in detail.
Regional Awards Competition 2013 Winners Announced
by DBIA-UM Chapter Meeting
The DBIA - Upper Midwest Region held its fifth-annual awards program at Midland Hills Country Club on March 20, 2013. The award winners were:
Merit Award - Educational Facility
University of Minnesota Siebert Field
Merit Award - Civic/Healthcare Facility
402 University Avenue East – A Bridge to Health and Wellness
Design-Build Excellence Award – Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration
Carleton College Weitz Center for Creativity
Design-Build Excellence Award – Healthcare
St. Gabriel's Community
Design-Build Excellence Award – Civil-Federal
Wilderness Road BCT Brigade-Battalion Headquarters at Fort Carson
Design-Build Excellence Award – Industrial/Process/Research Facility
Polar Fab III
Design-Build Excellence Award – Best Project – Rehabilitation/Renovation/Restoration
Union Depot
Congratulations to the award winners!
The 2014 Awards applications will be posted here in October 2014.
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