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Once considered cutting-edge, technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual reality, augmented reality, and natural language processing are now ubiquitous. Today, anyone can ask a natural language processing platform for recipe ideas, visualize new furniture in their home with an app, use AI to craft a social media post, or prank friends with image generators – for better or worse.The architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) space is no exception. The availabil...

In April, we spoke with LaDrena Dansby, Anna Pridmore and Barbara Wagner at length about women in construction. What was intended to be a 30-minute chat turned into a deep and nuanced discussion that covered so much ground we had to break it into four parts. In “Navigating Authenticity: Overcoming Assimilation in Male-Dominated Spaces,” the conversation revolves around the age-old notion of needing to "be one of the guys" to succeed in male-dominated spaces.Access all our free design-bui...

In April, we spoke with LaDrena Dansby, Anna Pridmore and Barbara Wagner at length about women in construction. What was intended to be a 30-minute chat turned into a deep and nuanced discussion that covered so much ground we had to break it into four parts. From the cutting room floor of "Blueprints to Inclusion: Championing Women in Design-Build and Beyond," this bonus episode focuses on work-life integration and modern views of what a full life looks like. Access all our free des...

Check out the first of three Bonus Content episodes from the April Design-Build Delivers Podcast, complementing the longer April episode, "Blueprints to Inclusion: Championing Women's Design, Build and Beyond." In “Show Me Your C-Suite: Why Women's Programs and Diversity Initiatives Still Matter,” LaDrena Dansby, Anna Pridmore and Barbara Wagner dig deeper into issues impacting women in the construction industry, including the significance of women's programs and diversity initiatives, t...

In the latest episode of the Design-Build Delivers podcast, we sit down with Anna Pridmore, LaDrena Dansby and Barbara Wagner to discuss the impact and future of women in the AEC industry and how design-build is well-situated to support and elevate women. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from the challenges women face in the industry to the unique skills and perspectives they bring.Our guests share their experiences and insights, highlighting the importance of soft skills, ment...

Discover the latest in design-build legislative developments with special Design-Build Delivers Podcast Bonus Content. In this bonus content, we delve into the recent legislative landscape in Virginia, a topic also touched upon in our March episode, "Fighting for Design-Build Authorization in Your State? DBIA Has Your Back with Resources and Lessons Learned." Richard Thomas, DBIA’s Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs, provides insights into Virginia bills that could have sign...