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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

  • Thu, Sep 03
    City of Baytown
    Sep 03, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    City of Baytown, 3200 N Main St, Baytown, TX 77521, USA
    Join DBIA-SW and the WCDA in Baytown, TX on September 3 for a free luncheon program on design-build for water and wastewater. Built for Texas municipal Owners. Lunch provided. Space limited.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Sep 04
    Zoom
    Sep 04, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CDT
    Zoom
    Maximize your membership with the DBIA-SW Region!
  • Thu, Sep 17
    Back Nine Golf | OKC - Edmond, OK
    Sep 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Back Nine Golf | OKC - Edmond, OK, 3248 S Broadway Suite 108, Edmond, OK 73013, USA
    Join DBIA OKC for an evening of networking, food, friendly competition, and great conversations at Back Nine Golf.
  • Fri, Sep 18
    JE Dunn Construction
    Sep 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    JE Dunn Construction, 10807 New Allegiance Dr #145, Colorado Springs, CO 80921, USA
    Join DBIA Houston for Design-Build 101 (DBIA 101), an introduction to the fundamentals of design-build project delivery.
  • Tue, Sep 29
    5288 W Don Tyson Pkwy
    Sep 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    5288 W Don Tyson Pkwy, 5288 W Don Tyson Pkwy, Springdale, AR 72762, USA
    Join DBIA Arkansas for Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Done Right®, a one-day educational program focused on Design-Build best practices.
  • Wed, Sep 30
    5288 W Don Tyson Pkwy
    Sep 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
    5288 W Don Tyson Pkwy, 5288 W Don Tyson Pkwy, Springdale, AR 72762, USA
    Join DBIA Arkansas for Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Done Right®, a one-day educational program focused on Design-Build best practices.
  • Fri, Oct 09
    Cowboys Golf Club
    Oct 09, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT
    Cowboys Golf Club, 1600 Fairway Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
    TEE UP FOR TEAMWORK AT THE 2026 DFW GOLF TOURNAMENT!
  • Wed, Oct 14
    Burns & MCDonnell Fort Worth Office
    Oct 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Burns & MCDonnell Fort Worth Office, 777 Main St Suite 2500, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA
    The Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) Planning course is the first in a two-part series designed to establish a business case for VDC implementation on Design-Build projects and guide teams in developing a plan to meet the Owner’s goals and project-specific VDC objectives.
  • Thu, Oct 15
    Burns & McDonnell Fort Worth Office
    Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
    Burns & McDonnell Fort Worth Office, 777 Main St Suite 2500, Fort Worth, TX 76102, USA
    The Planning course provides the foundational understanding of the VDC process needed to successfully implement the project goals established during planning and applied in the Execution course.
  • Wed, Nov 04
    Cleveland, OH
    Nov 04, 2026, 7:00 AM EST – Nov 06, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
    Cleveland, OH
    The Design-Build Conference & Expo is the largest design-build event in the nation.
  • Thu, Nov 05
    House of Blues Cleveland
    Nov 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114, USA
    After a full day at the DBIA Design-Build Conference & Expo, it’s time to turn up the volume!
  • Tue, Nov 10
    The National Shooting Complex
    Nov 10, 2026, 7:30 AM CST
    The National Shooting Complex, 5931 Roft Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253, USA
    Sponsor the 2026 Central Texas Clay Shoot is coming November 10, 2026
  • Mon, Apr 26
    Denver, CO
    Apr 26, 2027, 7:00 AM MDT – Apr 28, 2027, 5:00 PM MDT
    Denver, CO
    Don’t miss the chance to inspire your project and your future by connecting with design-builders, Owners and practitioners from throughout the nation at the Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference.
  • Wed, Apr 28
    Denver, CO
    Apr 28, 2027, 7:00 AM MDT – Apr 30, 2027, 5:00 PM MDT
    Denver, CO
    The Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference brings professionals together for three days of dynamic speakers, networking events and the latest on design-build trends in the water/wastewater sector.
Nominations are open for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors through Feb 27.

Learn More About The DBIA 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!

Leadership

Meet the board and staff of the Southwest Region.

Events

We hold a variety of local events and programs throughout the year! Check out our event calendar for a full lineup!

Our Local Chapters

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.

Albuquerque Chapter

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DFW Chapter

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New Orleans & Baton Rouge Chapter

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Tulsa Chapter

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University of Texas at El Paso Student Chapter

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Arkansas Chapter

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El Paso Chapter

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Oklahoma City Chapter

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Oklahoma State University

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Austin Chapter

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Houston Chapter

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San Antonio Chapter

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Sam Houston State University Student Chapter

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