RESCHEDULED! DBIA Oklahoma City – Jim Thorpe Memorial Building Design-Build Tour & Happy Hour – April 17
- Jan 15
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 14
Experience Collaboration in Action: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Jim Thrope Memorial Building Design-Build Project
Time & Location
Thursday, April 17 2025, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at QUAD Construction
(Parking available on the north and west side of the building)
About the Event
THE TOUR IS BACK ON!
Due to poor weather, we had to move the original February 20th event to April 17, 2025. We hope that you will join the DBIA Oklahoma City Chapter for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Jim Thorpe Memorial Building Design-Build Project at our new date and time!
Experience an exclusive inside look at the $70M renovation of the iconic Jim Thorpe Memorial Building, showcasing the power of collaborative design-build delivery. The event begins at QUAD Construction with a networking happy hour, followed by a presentation and Q&A session highlighting the project’s scope and the team’s collaborative approach. Attendees will then visit the project site for a guided tour, offering a firsthand view of the building’s remarkable transformation. Don’t miss this chance to engage with industry professionals and see innovation in action!
Agenda:
Thursday, April 17, 2025
4:00 - 4:30 PM: Networking Happy Hour
4:30 - 5:15 PM: Presentation & Q&A
5:15 - 6:00 PM: Site Tour
Featuring:
Heather Gardner
Jeremy Gardner, Gardner Studio
Matt McConnell, QUAD Construction
Matthew Radcliffe, Mass Architects/AE1
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About the Jim Thorpe Memorial Building:
Constructed in 1938 and renamed in 1961 after Oklahoma-born Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe, the building has been a hub for state government services for nearly 85 years. The ongoing renovation project, led by QUAD Construction and Gardner Studio, is modernizing the structure while preserving its rich history and architectural integrity.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore one of Oklahoma’s most significant design-build projects and connect with industry peers in a historic setting.
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About the Design-Build Southwest Region
The Design-Build Institute of America Southwest Region (DBIA-SW) serves professionals from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our emphasis is on collaboration, powerful connections, and promoting design-build values for people in the AEC industry. Members benefit from top-tier education, professional certification, and the experience of a committed community.
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an organization founded in 1993 by leaders in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Their goal was to improve the process of bringing projects from design to delivery. While they didn't invent the design-build process, they focused on perfecting it and sharing their expertise with a wider audience.
Today, DBIA is considered the authority on Design-Build Done Right®. It consists of professionals from various fields, including architecture, engineering, construction, academics, students, and project owners. DBIA members collaborate and innovate to successfully deliver projects across the United States.
DBIA brings together multiple disciplines to redefine what design-build can achieve, not only for large projects but also for smaller ones. They provide education and certification that transform businesses and inspire creativity within the industry. DBIA aims to ensure that everyone in its community, from practitioners to project owners and citizens, can harness the potential of design-build to achieve higher-quality outcomes in the present and the future.
Questions?
Contact :
Shannon Christley
Mia Harper
