The Design-Build Institute of America has named William G. “Bill” Hasbrook as the recipient of its 2023 Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award.
With more than 40 years of service to the understanding, advancement and effective use of design-build, Hasbrook has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Named after Italian Renaissance architect, engineer and sculptor Filippo Brunelleschi, the Brunelleschi Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest individual honor DBIA bestows.
It is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the design and construction industry through outstanding leadership and innovation in the advancement of design-build project delivery. Recipients of this award have exhibited originality, vision and breadth over the course of their professional life, with 30 years or more of strong and well-documented commitment to design-build project delivery.
Hailing from New Braunfels, Texas, Hasbrook’s influence spans various industries with a substantial project portfolio approaching $20 billion. He is a dedicated advocate for design-build, actively championing it, serving at every level at DBIA and receiving the DBIA Leadership Award in 2010. Hasbrook’s most significant impact lies in education, where he focuses on cultivating a skilled workforce and engaging with youth outreach programs to ensure the next generation embraces design-build.
He’s also been pivotal in spreading design-build advocacy to the Department of Defense (DOD) through SAME University, teaching the “Design-Build for DOD Projects” course. His regional engagement in states like California, Texas, Florida, Alabama and Georgia has furthered design-build’s transformative potential, and his leadership style encourages growth and excellence among his peers.
