Geoffrey Neumayr Received Brunelleschi Lifetime Award
The Design-Build Institute of America honored the veteran professional for his career-long contributions to the industry.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Awards
The Design-Build Institute of America has named Geoffrey Neumayr the 2026 recipient of the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award. This distinction serves as the organization's highest individual honor for contributions to design-build project delivery.
Why it matters
The award recognizes leaders who have advanced collaborative project delivery methods through decades of service. Neumayr was selected for his leadership in implementing progressive design-build and virtual construction techniques.
Geoffrey Neumayr, who holds SE, PE, and DBIA professional designations, has dedicated three decades to industry leadership. His work has focused on integrating stakeholders through collaborative design-build project models.
The players
Geoffrey Neumayr
He is a design-build industry leader who previously held a high-level owner role at San Francisco International Airport.
Design-Build Institute of America
This organization promotes the use of design-build project delivery throughout the United States construction industry.
The details
Neumayr previously served as Chair of the DBIA National Board of Directors in 2021 and managed major infrastructure projects at San Francisco International Airport, including the construction of terminals and the air traffic control tower. He is recognized for fostering a philosophy of collective wisdom by aligning the interests of owners, designers, and builders.
Timeline
Neumayr served as the DBIA Board Chair in 2021.
The award presentation will take place on November 5, 2026.
Roadmap
The award highlights the industry shift toward integrated project delivery methods that prioritize collaboration between owners and trades over traditional, siloed construction practices. Neumayr represents a generation of leaders who successfully transitioned these collaborative frameworks into standard practice for large-scale public infrastructure.
The professional standards set by Neumayr influence how large-scale infrastructure projects are completed in communities across the country. Readers may notice these collaborative delivery methods applied in local public works, which often aim to reduce construction timelines and project costs.
The takeaway
Neumayr’s career underscores the effectiveness of bringing diverse stakeholders together early in the design and construction process to ensure successful project outcomes. His recognition signals the continued importance of collaborative leadership in navigating complex, multi-decade infrastructure initiatives.
What happens next
Geoffrey Neumayr will be presented with the award during the Design-Build Conference & Expo ceremony in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 5, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on industry honors, visit our Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Glassmagazine.
