“It Was Just a Conversation at a Table”: How Design-Build Mentorship Opens Doors for the Next Generation

Have thoughts? Text us! There’s no official job description for a mentor and no script for how a single introduction can change a student’s life. But when Kent State senior Lola Preseren met DBIA Fellow and 2023 Brunelleschi Award winner Bill Hasbrook at a DBIA conference, everything changed.In this episode of the Design-Build Delivers Podcast, brought to you by U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, we explore what real mentorship looks like in design-build. Bill shares how decades of industry experience shaped his passion for guiding future leaders, and Lola offers a student’s perspective on what it’s like to be seen, supported and connected in ways that go far beyond networking.From structured monthly check-ins to spontaneous life advice, their story is a powerful reminder that mentorship can be transformative for both sides of the equation.Guests:Bill Hasbrook, DBIA Fellow and 2023 Brunelleschi Award WinnerLola Preseren, Senior at Kent State University and DBIA Student VolunteerResources & Links:Learn more about DBIA’s Student MembershipNominate a DBIA FellowExplore upcoming DBIA Conferences & EventsDiscover Mentorship and Student Engagement Opportunities at DBIAAccess all our free design-build resources and learn more about Design-Build Done Right® at dbia.org. DBIA members are shaping the future, one successful collaboration at a time.