DBIA Engages FMI to Clarify Owner Advisor Role in Design-Build

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DBIA has engaged FMI Corporation to assess the owner advisor role in Design-Build and help owners better identify the skills needed for successful project delivery. As Design-Build continues to expand, particularly with the increased use of Progressive Design-Build, owners are taking on more complex responsibilities throughout project acquisition and delivery. Industry feedback has consistently highlighted variability in how the OA role is defined and executed. In many cases, no single advisor is responsible for guiding owners through the full Design-Build process, leaving gaps in coordination, decision making and overall project alignment. Without clear expectations and competencies, owners are left to … Read more

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Slowest Rate of Construction Hiring on Record in February

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The construction industry had 202,000 job openings on the last day of February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 28,000 in February and are down by 53,000 from the same time last year. “Construction hiring fell to the slowest rate on record in February,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “At the same time, contractors remained reluctant to lay off workers while … Read more

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ACI Honors Outstanding Contributions to Concrete Industry During Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention

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The American Concrete Institute announced it recognized outstanding leaders and contributors to the global concrete industry during the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention in Rosemont, Illinois. The Institute’s prestigious honors and awards celebrate individuals whose careers, research, leadership and service have significantly advanced concrete technology, education and industry practice worldwide. During the convention, ACI bestowed its highest honor – ACI Honorary Membership – upon five distinguished members whose careers have demonstrated exceptional leadership and enduring contributions to the concrete industry and the Institute. The 2026 ACI Honorary Members are: David A. Lange Fred Goodwin Frances Griffith Ari De Paula Machado … Read more

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ACI, NEU Release Certificate Program for Low-Carbon Concrete

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The American Concrete Institute released a new Certificate Program, Low-Carbon Concrete: Quantification, Design, and Compliance. A joint initiative between ACI University and NEU: An ACI Center of Excellence for Carbon Neutral Concrete, this new certificate program is designed to educate participants on the principles, tools and practices used to understand, quantify and reduce concrete’s embodied carbon. The program provides a structured introduction to how carbon considerations are integrated into modern concrete design, material selection, specification and construction, while maintaining required performance, durability and constructability. Completion of the program earns up to 11 Professional Development Hours. The program addresses the technical … Read more

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Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on Academy of Classical Education at Covington in Louisiana

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Ryan Companies US, in conjunction with Charter Schools USA, marks a significant milestone with the groundbreaking of the Academy of Classical Education at Covington, a 69,000-square-foot educational campus in Covington, Louisiana. Located in St. Tammany Parish, the K-8 public charter school is scheduled to open early August 2026. The new, tuition-free school addresses the high demand for more educational options in a growing community. It is the first public charter school in the area to offer a classical education. Expected to launch at full enrollment, the future-ready campus will include flexible and collaborative environments, such as athletic facilities, open learning … Read more

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