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2025 DBIA-SW Regional Conference + Golf Tournament Header Image

THE "GO-TO" EVENT
FOR DESIGN-BUILDERS
IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION

April 14-15, 2025
in Austin, Texas

At River Place Country Club 
4207 River Place Blvd., Austin, TX 78730

See You Soon!

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WHY ATTEND

Attendees can earn up to 7.5 Hours of DBIA Continuing Education Credits
(AIA Learning Units Pending)

Each year, project Owners from Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas come together to share insights and strategies that drive successful projects. Join a community of peers and experts to explore new ways to deliver exceptional outcomes.

What’s in it for you?
  • Discover proven techniques like Progressive Design-Build to streamline project delivery.

  • Hear real-world success stories from fellow Owners and practitioners.

  • Expand your network with industry leaders and peers, both on and off the golf course.

  • Return with actionable strategies to enhance collaboration, manage risk, and achieve project goals.

SPONSOR THE CONFERENCE

Sponsorship opportunities are available through March 28, 2025, or when we sell out.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

⛳Day 1: April 14, 2025

Golf Tournament, Light Rail Tour, & Networking

Kick off the 2025 DBIA-SW Regional Conference with a day full of opportunities to connect, learn, and network in a relaxed yet impactful setting. Choose from two exciting pre-conference activities—our inaugural Golf Tournament or the exclusive Austin Light Rail Project Tour—and cap off the day with the Conference Reception at River Place Country Club.

4:00 PM

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Tee off with peers and industry leaders in a fun, informal atmosphere designed to maximize networking. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner, this tournament is a great way to build connections.

11:00 AM: Registration + Boxed Lunch
12:00 PM: Tee-Off

6:30 PM

LIGHT RAIL BUS TOUR

Join the Austin Transit Partnership for an exclusive tour of Austin’s groundbreaking light rail project, designed specifically for AEC professionals. This innovative electric-powered train system will transform urban transit with 15 strategically placed stations.

1:30 PM: Tour Registration Opens
2:00 PM: Austin Light Rail Bus Tour Begins
5:00 PM: Return in time for the Conference Networking Receiption!

10:00 PM

RECEPTION

This gathering marks the official start of the 2025 DBIA Southwest Regional Conference, offering the perfect blend of networking, celebration, and fun!

Enjoy a lively atmosphere, great conversations, and the chance to forge valuable connections that will set the tone for an impactful conference experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and celebrate.

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👉 Golf Tournament:

​$375 per player or $350 as an Add-On for Conference Attendees!​

  • Includes course fees, a golf cart, drink tickets, and a box lunch.

  • Get placed on a team to increase your networking opportunities!

  • Limited to 144 players.

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👉 Light Rail Tour:

​$140 per person or $90 as an Add-On for Conference Attendees!​

  • Includes a spot on the tour bus and complementary adult beverages!

  • Earn 2.5 DBIA Continuing Education Hours

  • Limited to 45 attendees (must be registered for the conference).

🎓Day 2: April 15, 2025
Conference & Educational Sessions

A full day of learning and collaboration featuring keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.

6:30 AM

Registration Opens

7:00 AM

Keynote Presentation & Breakfast

FEATURING

9:15 AM

Breakout Session

General/Commercial

APRIL 15

Colorado Room

Design Build Done Wrong - A Project Case Study

General/Commercial

Transportation & Aviation

APRIL 15

Fairway Center Room

A Practitioner's Guide to Progressive Design Build

Transportation & Aviation

Technology & VDC

APRIL 15

Fairway Left Room

How to Create and Implement an AI Chatbot in Your Daily Workflow

Technology & VDC

10:30 AM

Breakout Session

Technology & VDC

APRIL 15

Colorado Room

Leveraging VDC in Design-Build

Technology & VDC

Transportation & Aviation

APRIL 15

Fairway Center Room

Progressive Design-Build Success: How & Why of Early Team Engagement

Transportation & Aviation

Water & Wastewater

APRIL 15

Fairway Left Room

Uncharted Waters: Navigating Oklahoma DEQ’s Flexible Permitting Process with Tulsa Ports

Water & Wastewater

11:30 AM

Keynote Presentation & Lunch

FEATURING

3:00 PM

Event Complete

1:45 PM

Final Breakout Sessions

Transportation & Aviation

APRIL 15

Colorado Room

Building Stronger Teams: The Power of Collaborative Behavior Assessment

Transportation & Aviation

General/Commercial

APRIL 15

Fairway Center Room

Practices and Pitfalls of Prefabrication and Modular Construction in Design-Build Projects

General/Commercial

Water & Wastewater

APRIL 15

Fairway Left Room

Synergies in St. Petersburg: Aging Pipes and Collaborative Solutions

Water & Wastewater

TICKETS

Registration Is Now Open!

Registration closes on April 4, 2025 or when we sell out!

CONFERENCE SOLD OUT!

Tickets to the conference have now sold out.

Add your name to the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available.

DBIA Members

DBIA Member Ticket - $500

DBIA Member Ticket + Tour - $590

DBIA Member Ticket + Golf - $850

Non-Members

Non-Member Ticket - $600

Non-Member Ticket + Tour - $690

Non-Member Ticket + Golf - $950

Students

Students, if you would like to attend the Southwest Regional Conference at a discount, please contact us.

NEW!

Golf Only - $375

Current Attendee Add-On - $350

April 14th Golf Player Ticket

NEW!

Tour Only - $140

Current Attendee Add-On - $90

April 14th Austin Light Rail Tour

Cancellation Policy – If you need to cancel your registration on or before March 14, we will refund your registration fee, minus a 10% processing fee. After March 14, we cannot issue any refunds, as we will have already made financial commitments based on our expected attendance numbers.

Attendees:

ABOUT THE VENUE

About River Place Country Club

4207 River Pl Blvd, Austin, TX 78730

Get ready to elevate your experience at River Place Country Club, the stunning venue for the DBIA Southwest Region Conference and Golf Tournament. This championship 6,600-yard, par-71 course, designed by Tom Kite and Roy Bechtol, offers an unforgettable round of golf amidst Austin’s iconic Hill Country. With rolling hills, twisting creeks, and rocky canyons, the course promises both challenge and beauty for players of all skill levels.

After the tournament, unwind in style. Savor scratch-made Austin-inspired cuisine, refreshing craft cocktails, and spectacular Hill Country views. Network with fellow attendees in a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, complete with state-of-the-art amenities that cater to every need.

River Place Country Club Golf Course

HOTEL INFORMATION

Traveling? Book a room at a nearby hotel!

SORRY, OUR ROOM BLOCK HAS SOLD OUT

Residence Inn
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Residence Inn

Austin Lake Travis / River Place

6608 River Pl Blvd, Austin, TX 78730

(2.2 miles from Venue)

Book Before March 31, 2025

~$169 per night

There is a limited number of rooms available.

Sign up before they fill up!

THANK YOU TO OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE!

Thank you to the 2025 DBIA-SW Regional Conference Planning Committee for helping to produce this event.

CHAIRS

Scott Cochran

Rosendin

Vicky Woodard

Austin Transit Partnership

 

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Joe Banda

Enterprise Electrical


Michelle Bentz

Burns & McDonnell


Ross Bowman

Bowman Engineering & Consulting, Inc.


Tiffany Harrod

Peckar & Abramson, P.C.


Bryan Hunt

Lamb-Star Engineering, LLC


Michael Jenkins

Terracon


Drea Marshall 

Burns & McDonnell


Nicole McAllister

Enterprise Electrical


Tonya Minard

Lamb-Star Engineering, LLC


Sofia Ojeda

Austin Transit Partnership


Robert Saenz

Halff Associates, Inc.


Ryan Smith

Halff Associates, Inc.


Aron Soto

MGC Contractors


Patrick Worley

Burns & McDonnell

More Info

MORE DETAILS

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Design-Build Institute - Southwest Region

PO BOX 470474

Fort Worth, Texas 76147, United States

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