BONUS CONTENT: Federal Shifts, Design-Build Impacts

Design-Build Delivers

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In this bonus episode of Design-Build Delivers, we’re zooming out from state-level policy to explore the federal developments shaking up the AEC industry.

From Project Labor Agreement (PLA) rulings to sweeping new tariffs and shifting immigration policies, recent federal activity is already influencing how projects are planned, priced and staffed.

Back to help us break it all down:

• Richard Thomas, DBIA’s Director of State and Local Legislative Affairs
• Vince Campanella, Chair of DBIA’s Legislative Committee and longtime design-build leader

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🔗 Articles and Resources Mentioned:

• Construction Dive: Executive Order Targets PLAs
• Holland & Knight: Federal Court Declares PLA Mandate Unlawful
• Dodge Construction Network: Tariff Impact on Construction
• Building Design + Construction: Tariffs Could Raise Development Costs by as Much as 10%
• Building Design + Construction: Construction Industry Fears Immigration Crackdown

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Explore tools and resources at store.dbia.org, including:

• Design-Build Done Right® Universal Best Practices
• State Statute Report
• Guide for Enactment of Design-Build Legislation
• Customizable contract documents, position statements and more

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