Brandon Dekker, West Region Executive Director at CannonDesign and a nationally recognized leader in collaborative project delivery, has been appointed to the national board of directors for the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and recently named to the prestigious DBIA College of Fellows — and honor extended to approximately 2% of all Designated Design-Build Professionals
The DBIA’s board of directors plays a vital role in guiding the organization’s mission to advance design-build as an effective and efficient project delivery method. As a board member, Dekker will help shape national policy, champion industry education and foster collaboration among owners, designers and builders to improve outcomes for communities nationwide.
Dekker’s induction into the DBIA College of Fellows reflects his commitment to sparking lasting change across the AEC industry by championing collaborative delivery methods, especially Progressive Design-Build (PDB). In 2023, he led the effort behind California Senate Bill 706 (SB 706), signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, which now enables cities, counties and special districts statewide to use PDB. Since its passage, California has seen a rapid rise in public projects delivered through this approach.
Dekker’s policy leadership is matched by his active service to the profession. He served as President of the DBIA Western Pacific Region in 2022 and has since shaped national policy as a member of DBIA’s Legislative Committee. He also served as President of the Southern California Chapter of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) in 2021 and currently is the immediate past chair the CMAA Foundation Board.