McCrory Construction's Tony Warren Earns National Design-Build Certification

Warren, Design-Build Preconstruction Director, receives prestigious DBIA credential

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Tony Warren, Design-Build Preconstruction Director for McCrory Construction, has earned the prestigious Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®) credential from the Design-Build Institute of America. This certification requires extensive training, education, and project experience in the design-build delivery method.

Why it matters

Design-build is an increasingly popular project delivery method that can provide cost and time savings for clients. Warren's DBIA certification demonstrates his expertise in this approach and McCrory's commitment to design-build excellence.

The details

Warren has over 40 years of construction experience, with a focus on leading design-build projects for industrial and commercial clients. The DBIA certification is considered the 'gold standard' in the industry, requiring rigorous testing and proven project experience.

  • Warren has worked at McCrory Construction for the past 7 years.

The players

Tony Warren

Design-Build Preconstruction Director at McCrory Construction and newly certified as a Designated Design-Build Professional® (DBIA®).

McCrory Construction

A full-service general contractor headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina that has operated continuously since 1918, making it the oldest general contractor in the state.

Design-Build Institute of America

The organization that provides the 'gold standard' education, training and certification program for design-build professionals.

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The takeaway

McCrory Construction's investment in design-build expertise through Tony Warren's DBIA certification underscores the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient projects for its industrial and commercial clients.