Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region

Date: March 10, 2026

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Description: DBIA-WPR Nevada Chapter Lunch #1, RIGHT METHOD, RIGHT PROJECT: DELIVERY CHOICES IN AVIATION. Join DBIA-WPR Nevada Chapter for a luncheon. The Nevada DBIA-WPR Chapter is bringing together decision-makers from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) for a candid discussion on what really works in aviation project delivery. Moderated by aviation experts from The Paslay Group, this panel will dig into the pros and cons of progressive designbuild, CMAR, and design-bid-build. We will explore where each method shines, where they fail, and how owners are actually choosing among them today. If you want a sharper point of view on risk, collaboration, and results, this is your chance to learn directly from the people setting the strategy in aviation.

Speakers:

• Jim Bennett, A.A.E. - Principal, Paslay Group
• Rick Thall - Terminal Program Manager, Design and Construction Division, San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
• Layne Weight, PE, SE - Managing Director – Design and Construction, Department of Aviation, Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
• Amanda Twitchell, RA, NCARB, LEED® AP BD+C - Senior Project Manager & Architect, Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

Click here to register.  Click here for .pdf of flyer.