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New York City skyline from above with the Financial District and 1 World Trade Center in the foreground
Glowing marble facade of theater lobby
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Delivering projects that matter.

As
Real Estate Advisors
Owner's Representitives
Project Managers
Planners
Development Managers
On
Hotels
Athletic Facilities
Academic Buildings
Multi-Family Developments
Student Housing & Life
Galleries & Exhibits
Retail
Healthcare Facilities
Museums
R&D Facilities
Offices
Site & Ground Work
Artist Studios
Rehearsal Spaces
Infrastructure
Houses of Worship
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For
Cultural Institutions
Developers
Companies
Social Service Organizations
Public Private Partnerships
Brands
Religious Organizations
K-12 Schools
Residential Coops
Public Agencies
Performing Arts Institutions
Investment Funds
Universities & Colleges
Foundations

Every building project is an opportunity. A powerful chance to do something amazing. And to ensure the work is worth it, projects need to be well-managed. The planning must be practical. Leadership must be level-headed. Communication must be clear.

At DBI, we partner with clients and project teams across each step and challenge, guiding projects through every detail, enhancing a sense of possibility, and empowering bold decisions in difficult moments.

Our goal is to be a steady hand through the process. Because when every decision is made by committed people working collaboratively, the end result becomes even more satisfying.

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There are no words for what [Mariela], Hilary, and the whole DBI team did for us! You are world class and I am so grateful. We are over the moon with the outcome!
M. Li
President at Ascend Public Charter Schools
DBI's ability to blend seamlessly with internal staff, learn company-specific processes to accelerate acceptance, and to communicate clearly with everyone involved, makes them a unique player in the marketplace. I can't imagine undertaking a real estate project without them.
D. Fusco
EVP and Chief Human Capital Officer at Clario
At a time when real estate, construction, and facilities projects have become increasingly costly, stressful, and uncertain, DBI stands out as the single-greatest investment I've made for my peace of mind.
L.B. Joseph
CEO at Coney Island Prep
Inheriting a challenging situation, DBI exhibited remarkable skill and dedication, efficiently untangling complexities and introducing much-needed clarity into our project.
D. Evans-Muller
Managing Director at Ascend Public Charter Schools
The DBI team removes obstacles and keeps projects moving smoothly, without complicating the process or ignoring mitigating factors that turn into change order disputes at the end.
J. Pollaci
President at Nucor Construction Corp.