


DBIA-SW
Arkansas • Louisiana • New Mexico • Oklahoma • Texas

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
- Wed, Oct 22
- Oct 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTDBIA Virtual ClassroomThis 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.
- Multiple DatesWed, Oct 29
- Wed, Nov 05
- Nov 12, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CSTDBIA Virtual ClassroomThis 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.
- Thu, Nov 13
- Thu, Nov 13
- Multiple DatesMon, Nov 172025 Leadership Mastery Bootcamp 5-day Transformation (November 17-21 / San Diego, CA) /San Diego, CA - Location is TBD
- Tue, Nov 18
- Dec 01, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CSTDBIA Virtual ClassroomThis 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.
- Reg. ClosedThu, Dec 11
- Thu, Mar 05
- Mon, Apr 13
- Wed, Apr 15SAVE THE DATE – 2026 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference /Grapevine, TX (Dallas area)
Nominations are open for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors through Feb 14.
Learn More About The DBIA Southwest Region
The DBIA Southwest Region has 10 regional chapters and many student chapters that plan local meetings and events. Feel free to contact the chapter president for more information about getting involved with the chapter.
Meet the board and staff of the Southwest Region.
Get Involved
It's easy to get involved with DBIA-SW! Join a committee or sign up to be an annual Premier Partner today!


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