Iowa
Chapter Leadership
(Appointed - 1 year term, Oct. 2008 through Sept. 2009)Chapter President
Steve Grasso, PE, Architect, DBIA
GTG Companies
5637 Rittgers Court
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 868-8101 (cell)
ossargnevets@hotmail.com
Vice President/President Elect
Paul Koester, DBIA
Koester Construction
5604 Enterprise Drive, Suite A
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-5500
pkoester@koester.com
Benefits to Members
Networking opportunities and educational programs covering local, regional and national topics relating to various components of design-build including delivery systems, business development and marketing.
Opportunity to communicate with a diverse membership base including Owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, suppliers, educators, municipalities, students, engineers and architects.
Regularly Scheduled Breakfast Meetings
DBIA-MAR's Iowa Chapter conducts alternate breakfast programs and/or steering committee meetings on the first Thursday morning every other month. Our programs are developed to provide continuing education units (CEUs), which meet the requirements of DBIA's designation program. Iowa's meetings rotate between Des Moines and Ames. Please see each promotional flyer for details. The program breakfast meetings begin at 7:30 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 8 a.m. Each meeting is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. Click here to see the flyer for the next meeting.
Iowa State University
Iowa State Student Chapter
The Iowa State University Chapter (www.isudbia.org) of the Design-Build Institute of America is a student run organization devoted to promoting knowledge of design-build and related topics.
ISU DBIA holds regular meetings during the second Wednesday of each month. Free pizza and beverages are served at each meeting just before a presentation/discussion lead by an industry professional.
Kansas City
Chapter Leadership
Chapter President
Ms. Teri Kramer
Business Development Manager
DLR Group
7290 West 133rd Street
Overland Park, KS 66213
(913) 897-7811; (913) 568-3527 (cell)
takramer@dlrgroup.com
Chapter Information
Steering Committee meetings take place on a monthly basis. Please contact Chapter President for additional information and/or if you wish to volunteer for a position on the KC Steering Committee for 2010. This is a great group to work with and network with professionally.
Benefits to Members
- Networking
- Owner exposure to members
- Increase in Owner awareness
- DBIA National information/support
- Awareness of Design-Build projects in the area
Regularly Scheduled Breakfast Meetings
DBIA-MAR's Kansas City Chapter conducts regular breakfast programs on the second Wednesday morning of each month. Our meetings are developed to provide continuing education units (CEUs), which meet the requirements of DBIA's designation program. Kansas City's meetings are almost always held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas, beginning with networking/breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 8 a.m. Each meeting is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. Click here to see the flyer for our next meeting.
Presentations
2008 Building Information Modeling Presentation
Click here to view the Benefits of BIM in Design Build presentation
Incorporating Value Engineering into the Design Build Process
Click here to view the presentation
Rocks in the Road for Design-Build in the Department of Defense and H.R. 1
Click here to view the presentation
Nebraska
Chapter Leadership
Chapter President
Matt P. Kronaizl
Principal
Farris Engineering
11239 Chicago Circle
Omaha, NE 68154
(402) 330-5900; (402) 330-5902 fax
mkronaizl@farris-usa.com
Chapter Information
The Nebraska Chapter of DBIA-MAR provides opportunities for diverse programs through educational and networking meetings. With enough interest and demand, the Chapter desires to host future programs encompassing Designation and Regional Conference events.
The Chapter also conducts joint programs offering educational and networking opportunities with members and prospective members of other affiliations.
Benefits to Members
Networking opportunities and educational programs covering local, regional and national topics relating to various components of design-build including delivery systems, business development and marketing.
Opportunity to communicate with a diverse membership base including Owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, suppliers, educators, municipalities, students, engineers and architects.
Regularly Scheduled Breakfast Meetings
DBIA-MAR's Nebraska Chapter conducts regular breakfast programs on the fourth Wednesday morning of several months - Jan through June; August through November. Our meetings are developed to provide continuing education units (CEUs), which meet the requirements of DBIA's designation program. Nebraska's meetings are always held at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha beginning with networking/breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 8 a.m. Each meeting is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. Click here for information on the most current breakfast program.
Presentations
Omaha District Workload and Opportunities U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Click here to view the presentation
Website List from February 24th's presentation
St. Louis
Chapter Steering Committee
Chapter President
Steve Moeller, DBIA
Director of Technical Services
Clayco
2199 Innerbelt Business Center Drive
St. Louis, MO 63114
(314) 592.2154
moellers@claycorp.com
Secretary
Chris Currie
CE Jarrell Contracting
Membership Chairman
Membership Co-Chairman
Steve Juan
Guarantee Electric
Owner's Council Chairman
Mike Pratt
Anheuser Busch
Owner's Council Co-Chairman
David Sheahen
University of Missouri - Facilities Group
Public Relations
Richard Reilly
Salian Commercial
Programs Chairman
Matt Ford
Universe Corporation
Chapter Information
The Chapter Steering Committee is always looking for dedicated industry professionals willing to share their knowledge and leadership with the DBIA. Anyone willing to share their time and talents are encouraged to contact, Oretta Smith, (816) 506-1881. The opportunities are endless!
Benefits to Members
- Network with local Design Build Professionals
- Improve knowledge and understanding of alternative delivery methods
Regularly Scheduled Breakfast Meetings
DBIA-MAR's St. Louis Chapter began its regular breakfast programs on the third Wednesday morning of February 2008. Our meetings are developed to provide continuing education units (CEUs), which meet the requirements of DBIA's designation program. St. Louis' meetings will begin with networking/breakfast at 7:30 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 8 a.m. Each meeting is scheduled to end at 9 a.m. Information on the next meeting for this regional chapter can be found here.
