June 25, 2026 Provided by Sean M. Foote, NCARB In construction the most impactful project decisions are made very early in the process, usually before most owners are ready to make them. It’s common for me to hear owners say "I haven't even thought about that. I need to decide now?" I get it. When you're planning a new building, renovation, or expansion, you're thinking about the end result: the finished building and getting the keys, the awesome new coffee bar, and the day

Harry, DCi’s Project Coordinator, grew up in Franklin, Tennessee and attended UT Knoxville, where he developed his foundation in architecture and design. His interest in the field started earlier, though - back in high school when he took his first architecture class and realized this was something he wanted to pursue. As part of his degree, Harry studied abroad in Barcelona at the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia. While there, he focused on parametric and com

Provided by Sean M. Foote, NCARB Design-build project delivery is hardly the new kid on the construction block. It’s been widely used in the U.S. since the 1990s, with roots stretching back to the 1950s. And yet, many owners still approach it the way one might approach a software update: cautiously, skeptically, and wondering about unintended consequences. Every successful project depends on three essential stakeholders, what the industry sometimes calls the “triumvirate,” an

At DCi, great design doesn’t happen in isolation, it’s the result of intentional collaboration, disciplined process, and a deep understanding of how design decisions impact construction and long-term performance. Few people embody that philosophy more fully than Craig Polancich, Senior Design Project Manager.

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