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DBIA-SW

Arkansas • Louisiana • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas

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There’s a Better Way to Build.

The Design Build Institute of America Southwest Region serves professionals from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our emphasis is on collaboration, powerful connections, and promoting design-build values for people in the AEC industry. Members benefit from top-tier education, professional certification, and the experience of a committed community.

Upcoming Events

  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 23
    The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
    Apr 23, 2025, 9:00 AM CDT – Apr 25, 2025, 6:00 PM CDT
    The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
    A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the exam prep course.
  • Thu, Apr 24
    Building Point Central
    Apr 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Building Point Central, 4750 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX 77041, USA
    Boil, Build, Bond – Where Connections and Crawfish Come Together!
  • Fri, Apr 25
    Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen
    Apr 25, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, 103 E Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA
    Enjoy Drinks after the TAWWA/WEAT South Texas 2025 Project Manager Seminar!
  • Tue, May 06
    Cedar Valley College - Dallas Campus
    May 06, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT – May 08, 2025, 7:00 PM CDT
    Cedar Valley College - Dallas Campus, 2020 N Dallas Ave, Lancaster, TX 75134, USA
    Help the CIEFoundation ensure the success of this event!
  • Thu, May 08
    National Medal of Honor Museum
    May 08, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    National Medal of Honor Museum , 1861 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, May 19
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    May 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    This module centers on the profound shift from a segregated to an integrated services mindset in Design-Build Leadership. It emphasizes the transition from an inward to an outward mindset and explores the mindset dynamics between Reactive and Creative leadership levels.
  • Reg. Closed
    Tue, May 20
    TxDOT Stassney Campus
    May 20, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    TxDOT Stassney Campus, 6230 E Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78744, USA
    Join our interactive session on TxDOT’s Alternative Delivery & Design-Build program—learn key insights & strategies!
  • Wed, May 28
    Ledger
    May 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Ledger, 240 S Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712, USA
    Design-Build in Arkansas: What’s Now and What’s Next
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 06
    Zoom
    Jun 06, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CDT
    Zoom
    Maximize your membership with the DBIA-SW Region!
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 13
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    Jun 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    This module considers the foundational importance of trust in Design-Build Leadership. It explores the four factors of trust - Humanity, Transparency, Capability and Reliability - offering insights on building & measuring trust in relationships, both internally & externally.
  • Mon, Jun 30
    Online Application
    Jun 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Online Application
    We’re not just building projects—we’re building futures! The 2025 DBIA-SW Scholarship Program is here to support students, educators, and young professionals ready to make their mark in the design-build industry. Stay tuned for details on how to apply!
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jun 30
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    Jun 30, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDT
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    This module focuses on the transformative shift needed for a design/bid/build culture to Design-Build Done Right®. It emphasizes that culture change begins with leadership, connecting leadership development to the broader goal of cultural transformation.
  • Mon, Jul 14
    Houston, TX - Location is TBD
    Jul 14, 2025, 8:00 AM CDT – Jul 16, 2025, 5:00 PM CDT
    Houston, TX - Location is TBD
    A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars.
  • Multiple Dates
    Mon, Jul 14
    Philadelphia, PA - Location is TBD
    Jul 14, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT – Jul 18, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
    Philadelphia, PA - Location is TBD
    This 5-day Bootcamp includes Leadership (day 1), Communications (day 2), Teaming (day 3), Mindset (day 4*), Trust (day 5) and Culture (day 5) courses.
  • Wed, Aug 20
    Hyatt Regency Reston
    Aug 20, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT – Aug 21, 2025, 5:00 PM EDT
    Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190, USA
    The Federal Design-Build Symposium is the only federal design-build event and offers unique access to industry leaders and agency leads in the federal sector.
  • Wed, Aug 20
    Will Rogers Memorial Center
    Aug 20, 2025, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
    Build Fort Worth is the place to meet the Hispanic Contractors and Business Equity Firms who are building Fort Worth and learn about the public and private projects changing the Fort Worth skyline. MWDBEs are invited to network and learn about upcoming project opportunities.
  • Wed, Aug 27
    Learn more on our Student Competition page.
    Aug 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Learn more on our Student Competition page.
    The National Design-Build Student Competition provides young design-builders the opportunity to create a project as a team, present it to some of the industry’s leading pros and earn national recognition for their good work.
  • Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 01
    Denver, CO - Location TBD
    Oct 01, 2025, 8:00 AM MDT – Oct 03, 2025, 5:00 PM MDT
    Denver, CO - Location TBD
    This 3-day Bootcamp includes Leadership (day 1), Communications (day 2) and Teaming (day 3) courses.
Nominations are open for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors through Feb 14.

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