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DBIA Appoints Carolyn Brennan as Chief Operating Officer

Brennan to oversee key departments as DBIA strengthens its role in shaping the future of design-build

April 14, 2025

The Design-Build Institute of America announced the appointment of Carolyn Brennan as its new Chief Operating Officer.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics consruction materials price chart

Tariffs Drive Surge in March Construction Materials Prices

Nonresidential construction input prices increased 0.6% for the month.

April 11, 2025

Construction input prices increased 0.5% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released today.

Announcement for TYPAR's Best of IBS Award

TYPAR Clear Acrylic Flashing Wins Best of IBS Award

The only flashing on the market that allows the pattern on the window nailing fins to be completely visible upon installation

March 19, 2025

TYPAR announced that its new Clear Acrylic Flashing received the prestigious Best of IBS Award for Most Innovative Building Material at the 2025 NAHB International Builders’ Show.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Design

Part 2 of a 2-Part Series

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Part two of a round-up of women in the design, engineering and construction fields. Hear from multiple perspectives on what women are experiencing and where the industry is going.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

How Women Design Equitable Spaces

Shaowen Chou

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Shaowen Chou chats about being at the forefront of designing equitable spaces, ensuring accessibility, sustainability, and a sense of belonging within communities.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Women Designers Create Spaces that Enhance Experience

Ann Hampton

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Ann Hampton talks about how her career has evolved from small-scale projects to full-scale buildings

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

How Sustainability and the Built Environment Impact our Health

Nandar Godoy-Dinneen, LEED GA

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Through intentional design, Nandar Goday-Dinneen enhances lives, strengthen communities, and support overall well-being.

A Spotlight on Women in The AEC Industry

Designing Spaces to Meet Divergent Needs

Jenny Freeman

Lindsay Lewis

March 10, 2025

Jenny Freeman talks about how design can foster community and inclusion

A graphic depicting thermostat setpoints

The Cost of Building Enclosure Heat Loss

Daniel Overbey

February 28, 2025

So, what is the difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature? Once your building is designed and constructed, this becomes the key question. You want to design for the design summer and winter conditions.

WEDG Training Offered to Former Federal Employees

The rigorous Professionals Course is now available to federal employees who have been let go by the Trump-Vance administration, free of charge

February 27, 2025

Waterfront Alliance is making its rigorous WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) Professionals Course available to federal employees who have been let go by the Trump-Vance administration, free of charge.