SYRACUSE, N.Y. – VIP Structures is thrilled to celebrate Vince Raymond, Vice President of Client Relations, for securing the Design-Build Professional® certification from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). This distinguished achievement places Raymond among a select group of professionals nationwide who have met the DBIA’s rigorous standards of expertise in design-build practices.
“Vince’s achievement in earning the DBIA certification highlights his deep expertise in design-build delivery, showcasing his insight into its significance in enhancing project value, efficiency, and potential for cost reduction.”
– Meg Tidd, CEO of VIP Structures
“Vince’s achievement in earning the DBIA certification highlights his deep expertise in design-build delivery, showcasing his insight into its significance in enhancing project value, efficiency, and potential for cost reduction,” said Meg Tidd, CEO of VIP Structures. “This certification serves as a testament to his exceptional work and professional skill, qualities that he consistently brings to the benefit of our clients across all projects.”
VIP Structures’ integrated design-build approach, supported by its multi-disciplinary team, enhances the company’s ability to identify opportunities for value engineering and quickly adjust to refine processes and address project challenges. Furthermore, the single-point responsibility ensures efficient management throughout the entire project lifecycle, from start to finish, facilitating smoother project delivery.
“DBIA’s Designated Design-Build Professional™ certification program has grown exponentially over the years mirroring the growth of the entire design-build industry,” said Lisa Washington, DBIA Executive Director/CEO. “In fact, many public and private owner solicitations now expressly encourage the inclusion of team members with DBIA® Certification in their expanding number of design-build projects. DBIA is proud to offer the industry’s gold standard in education and to continue to certify record numbers of dedicated design-build professionals each year.”
DBIA Certification is the nation’s only measurable standard of an individual’s knowledge of the Design-Build Done Right® principles vital to successful project delivery. By completing these requirements, which touch on all aspects of design-build, candidates earn the right to display “DBIA” after their names, identifying them as experienced design-build professionals. Maintaining the credential requires a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education credit every two years.
About VIP Structures
VIP Structures is a national design-build firm headquartered in Syracuse, NY. VIP has over 45 years of professional experience in architecture, construction, and development, as well as in-house engineering and property management expertise for commercial, industrial, and mixed-use residential clients. For more information, visit vipstructures.com.
