Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region

Date: September 4, 2025

Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

Location: ASU Skysong, Arizona

Description: DBIA-WPR Arizona Chapter Lunch Program, SHAPING THE FUTURE OF COLLABORATION – REAL WORLD RESULTS. Join DBIA-WPR Arizona Chapter for a dynamic lunchtime program exploring how individuals and teams can create environments that support effective collaboration in design-build projects. Dean Renée Cheng of ASU’s School of Architecture will share strategies for building collaborative cultures, followed by a presentation from the design-build team behind the University of Arizona’s newly completed Grand Challenges Lab, highlighting how their project achieved success through a collaborative approach. The program will conclude with an engaging panel discussion moderated by Dr. Cheng, delving deeper into the key themes and takeaways from the presentations.

SPEAKERS

• Renée Cheng - Senior Vice Provost, Dean and Professor, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, Arizona State University
• UA Grand Challenges Project Team
  • Richard Hook - Project Director, Kitchell
  • Cory Thellmann - Senior Project Manager, Kitchell
  • Holly Damerell - Senior Architect, BWS Architects

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Available at online registration

$1,750 Title Sponsor (Limited to 1) - Includes pop up banner or double exhibit/display board (provided by sponsor), table of 10 (includes 10 sponsor attendees), company recognition.

$1,250 Gold Sponsor (Limited to 3) - Includes display of exhibit/display board (provided by sponsor), table of 10 (includes 8 sponsor attendees; 2 student chapter attendees), company recognition.

$750 Silver Sponsor - Includes display of exhibit/display board (provided by sponsor), includes five (5) tickets, company recognition.

$500 Bronze Sponsor - Includes two (2) tickets, and company recognition.

Click here for online registration.             Click here for pdf of event flyer.