The DBIA’s��board of��directors plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s mission to advance design-build as an effective and efficient project delivery method.��As a board member, Dekker will help shape national policy, champion industry education and foster collaboration among owners,��designers��and builders to improve outcomes for communities nationwide.��

Dekker’s induction into the DBIA College of Fellows reflects his commitment to sparking lasting change across the AEC industry by championing collaborative delivery methods, especially Progressive Design-Build (PDB). In 2023, he led the effort behind California Senate Bill 706 (SB 706), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, which now enables cities, counties and special districts statewide to use PDB. Since its passage, California has seen a rapid rise in public projects delivered through this approach.��

Dekker’s policy leadership is matched by his active service to the profession. He served as President of the DBIA Western Pacific Region in 2022 and has since shaped national policy as a member of DBIA’s Legislative Committee. He also��served as��President of the Southern California Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) in 2021 and currently��is��the��immediate��past chair��the CMAA Foundation Board.����

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BEVERLY, Mass.—Construction management firm Connolly Brothers has been awarded the New England chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA-NE) Silver Award for its design-build work at New England Academy’s new South Shore campus, located in Marshfield, Mass.

Earlier, Connolly was selected for the 40,000-square-foot buildout at New England Academy’s North Shore campus in Beverly, Mass., built in 2014.�� Based on that successful project, the firm was tapped for the South Shore campus, whose campus offers laboratories, classroom space, administrative offices and a full-service gymnasium complex.

Connolly was recognized for the rapidity of its design-build model, which brought the South Shore campus from conception to completion in less than a year.

“Were it not for our confidence in Connolly’s ability to get the job done right, we would not have been so bold in pursuing an expedited timeline,” New England Academy CFO/COO John Vogus said.�� “Many additional students’ needs can now be met in this new educational and therapeutic setting.”

Connolly worked with such partners on the South Shore campus as electric and plumbing engineering firm BLW Engineers, structural engineers JSN Associates, civil engineer Stenbeck & Taylor, Inc., framing contractor Shawnlee Construction, framer Metro Walls and McDougall Bros. Enterprises, which provided additional site work.

“Thank you to New England Academy for once again entrusting us with your campus needs,” Jay Connolly, president of Connolly Brothers, said of his company’s work.�� “We value this honor and appreciate DBIA’s work in promoting the highest professional standards — ‘design build done right’ — in our field.”

Connolly Brothers previously received the Design-Build Institute of America for its work on Great Marsh Brewing Company and Harmonic Drive’s regional manufacturing headquarters.

“Connolly Brothers has been a great partner in helping New England Academy achieve its campus dreams and providing a space where our students can flourish,” added New England Academy Founder and Executive Director Dr. Ryan Plosker.

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SAN DIEGO—The UC San Diego Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing has been awarded the Design-Build Institute of America’s (DBIA) National Award of Merit in the Educational Facilities category. The award recognizes such players in the project as Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering; the UCSD project represents Latitude 33’s fourth DBIA Award in five years.

UCSD’s Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing is a $220-million development encompassing 712,000 square feet of living space for 1,300 students. The complex entails five middle- and high-rise buildings with student housing options ranging from one- to four-bedroom townhouses and apartments. Another building within the complex, called the Exchange, offers study space, fitness areas and meeting rooms. On the exterior, communal gardens and public gathering areas are meant to stoke a sense of community.

Hensel Phelps served as the project’s general contractor, which realized architect Mithun’s designs in conjunction with Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering. The Nuevo East Graduate Student Housing also met the school’s sustainability goals and secured USGBC LEED Gold certification.

Latitude 33’s duties on the job included design survey, civil engineering services as well as construction support and administration.

“Congratulations to UC San Diego, Hensel Phelps, Mithun, and the entire team for developing these highly successful graduate student residences,” said Kyle Boyce, Associate at Latitude 33 Planning & Engineering. “These homes were designed and built with meticulous intentionality—including the pedestrian flow, the neighborhood connections, the spaces to facilitate resident interaction, and the sustainability initiatives, to name a few.

“As a world-class university, these homes are a fantastic addition to UC San Diego’s offerings.”

The DBIA National Awards recognize design-build projects that apply industry best practices. Projects must be completed within budget, on time and without any attendant litigation in order to be eligible for nomination. A panel of industry experts then judges the projects for awards consideration.

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