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I.
What is Design Build?
A.
It is
a construction project delivery method.
The building contract is with one entity: the Design/Builder.
The D/B provides architectural, engineering, and construction
services.
B.
By having one party with all the responsibility…
1.
Time and money is saved for the owner
2.
A better quality project can be achieved
3.
Legal hassles between architects and contractors can be avoided
4.
The Design/Builder can charge a higher fee à
more profit for you
II.
Who uses Design Build?
A.
Approximately
30% (and increasing) of commercial projects in U.S. are design/build. European and Asian projects are at about 60%.
B.
All
parts of the industry are involved…(MCAA, AGC, NECA, ABC)
1.
General Contractors -
Centex Construction
2.
Specialty Subcontractors such as mechanical
- Shambaugh, Fort Wayne, IN
3.
Civil Infrastructure -
Black and Veatch, Kansas City, MO
4.
Architects / Engineers
5.
Insurance and Bonding -
Marsh, Inc.
6.
Laws and Regulatory -
Schiff, Hardin, & Waite Law Firm, Chicago
Jan
17th: Callout
Feb
Exxcel Project Management Event: Field Trip to Columbus or Event at
Purdue
Feb 11 (Sun): Women’s Basketball game in Columbus vs.
Ohio State & visit company
Feb
14 (Wed): Men’s Basketball game in W. Lafayette vs. OSU
Mar
Mar 1 (Thurs):
Guest Speaker: Real Estate Developer (co-sponsor with AGC) and
Kajima Construction Services William
Reifsteck,
Director of Corporate Development and head of the Great Lakes DBIA chapter
March 2 (Fri): BCM Job Fair
Apr
Apr 14 or 15 (Sat/Sun): Canoe Trip with ABC and SLC
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Aug
Callout – Guest Speaker from DBIA corporate board – Jeff Raday
of McShane Construction Corporation in Chicago
Sep
Guest Speaker about Construction Law
Oct
Oct 24-26: DBIA National Conference in Boston
Oct 25 (Thurs) – Purdue DBIA Golf Outing
Oct 26 (Fri) – BCM
Roundtable Job Fair
Oct 27 (Sat) – Purdue Homecoming
Nov
Year-End Meeting and Officer Elections at Veno’s in Purdue West
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