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Building Airports Better: Design-Build in Action
10/07/2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM MST

Event Description
Join us for “Building Airports Better: Design-Build in Action,” a dynamic virtual event hosted by the DBIA Rocky Mountain Region.
 
This session will spotlight both local and national aviation projects that successfully leveraged the Design-Build delivery method to drive innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders and explore how Design-Build is shaping the future of airport infrastructure.
 
Speakers:
  • Fred Schultz, Iron Horse Architects – Denver International Airport Deicing Facility
  • Ken Lowery, BRPH – Denver United Flight Training Center – Building H
  • Steven Fry, FlatIron Dragados – San Diego Airport Design-Build Project
  • Mike Duwel, Holder Construction – Burbank Airport Design-Build Project 

Learning Objectives:
  • Learn what makes Design-Build a compelling delivery method for aviation projects.
  • Learn about the challenges and opportunities for architects and engineers in DB aviation projects.
  • Learn how contractors manage complexity and risk in aviation DB Aviation projects with a focus on phasing, safety, airside/landside coordination, and integrating construction with ongoing airport operations.
  • Hear about  “lessons learned” from recent Design-Build aviation projects – successes, challenges, and unexpected outcomes. 

Free Registration
 
1 DBIA CE
1 AIA CE

Agenda - Virtual
​12:00pm – 1:00pm:  Educational Session
1:00pm – 1:30pm:  Q & A with the Speakers 


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