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<!--Generated by Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.166 (http://www.squarespace.com) on Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:42:58 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Home</title><subtitle>Home</subtitle><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/atom.xml"/><updated>2013-06-19T20:39:32Z</updated><generator uri="http://five.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.166 (http://www.squarespace.com)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Seeking Sponsors for the DFW Chapter Luncheon August 1st</title><category term="Events"/><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/seeking-sponsors-for-the-dfw-chapter-luncheon-august-1st.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/seeking-sponsors-for-the-dfw-chapter-luncheon-august-1st.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2013-06-18T17:19:00Z</published><updated>2013-06-18T17:19:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>The DBIA-DFW Chapter is already planning their next Chapter Luncheon set for August 1st and they need YOUR help and support to ensure a successful event. Please <a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/downloads/forms/DFWAug13_SponsorForm.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">click here</span></a> to download the sponsorship form and send it in <strong>by June 24th</strong> to pledge your support. <em>(Registration will be opening soon.)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/attend-a-meeting/#DFW"><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 450px;" src="http://www.dbia-sw.org/picture/dfwaug13_snap.jpg?pictureId=18222515&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1371674355776" alt="" /></span></span></a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>DBIA DFW Chapter Hosting Networking Mixer June 12th</title><category term="Events"/><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-dfw-chapter-hosting-networking-mixer-june-12th.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-dfw-chapter-hosting-networking-mixer-june-12th.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2013-05-20T17:22:00Z</published><updated>2013-05-20T17:22:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><a href="mailto:kmacy@aggengr.com"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 600px;" src="http://www.dbia-sw.org/downloads/forms/DFW_June13_Flyer.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1368124542708" alt="" /></span></span></a></p>
<div><strong>Join us for the DBIA-SW DFW Chapter Networking Mixer June 12th at The Social House in Dallas!</strong><br /> <em>&nbsp;</em></div>
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<div><strong><span style="color: red;">Sponsorships are now final for this event.</span></strong><em><br /></em></div>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Introducing the DBIA-SW Region 2013 Board of Directors</title><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/introducing-the-dbia-sw-region-2013-board-of-directors.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/introducing-the-dbia-sw-region-2013-board-of-directors.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2013-05-18T21:22:00Z</published><updated>2013-05-18T21:22:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span>The DBIA-Southwest Region's 2013 Board of Directors slate was approved at the 9th Annual DBIA-SW Region Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 16-17, 2013. Thomas Stazula now begins his two-year term as Southwest Region Chair, Hugh Sanford is Vice-Chair, Michael Stubbs is Secretary and Rodney D'Spain was elected to the Treasurer position. Please also join us in welcoming Chris Butler, Kim L. Macy and Mark Penny as new members to the DBIA-Southwest Region Board. In addition, the following board members renewed their terms for another two years of service: David Bloxom, Christopher Carr, Raquel Ibarra, Randy Landers, Randy Nance, Shirley J. Ross and Drew Yaggy. The Southwest Region looks forward to another year of excellent leadership and continued success.<br /></span></p>
<p><span>For more information about the 2013-14 Board of Directors, please visit our <a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/board-members/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Leadership</span></a> page.</span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Registration Is Open for the DBIA-SW 9th Annual Conference</title><category term="Events"/><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/registration-is-open-for-the-dbia-sw-9th-annual-conference.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/registration-is-open-for-the-dbia-sw-9th-annual-conference.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2013-04-26T19:39:00Z</published><updated>2013-04-26T19:39:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<h3>Experience D/B in the Big Easy: <br />"Using Design-Build to Get it Right!"</h3>
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<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 100px;" src="http://www.dbia-sw.org/downloads/samples/HotelMonteleone.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1363212651001" alt="" /></span></span>The DBIA-Southwest Region's <a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/attend-a-meeting/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">9th Annual Conference</span></a> is being held <strong>May 16 &amp; 17, 2013</strong> at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans, Louisiana. Join your friends and colleagues in the D-B industry for this unique opportunity to network and earn up to 8.5 CEUs while learning the latest information on the hottest topics in design-build.<br /> <br /> Check out the outstanding line-up of topics and qualified speakers by <a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/downloads/forms/Annual13_Brochure.pdf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">clicking here</span></a> to download the full conference flyer, including hotel information and the registration form! Interested in sponsorship opportunities? <a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/benefits-of-sponsorship/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> for details on becoming a conference or student sponsor and show your support for the Southwest Region Conference.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>DBIA-OKC Chapter Hosting Dinner Presentation April 25th</title><category term="Events"/><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-okc-chapter-hosting-dinner-presentation-april-25th.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-okc-chapter-hosting-dinner-presentation-april-25th.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2013-04-15T22:07:00Z</published><updated>2013-04-15T22:07:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Bring your coworkers and join your colleagues <strong>Thursday, April 25th</strong> at The Greens Country Club in Oklahoma City for a networking dinner and presentation on <strong><span style="color: #3366ff;">The DBIA "Designated Design-Build Professional" Certification Program</span></strong> and how it can help you and your company in the marketplace. Register today to reserve your spot! <a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/downloads/forms/Apr13_OKC_Flyer.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here to download the official flyer and registration form.</span></a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>DBIA-DFW Chapter &amp; SAME Hosting Joint Luncheon March 4th</title><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-dfw-chapter-same-hosting-joint-luncheon-march-4th.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-dfw-chapter-same-hosting-joint-luncheon-march-4th.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2013-02-12T21:53:00Z</published><updated>2013-02-12T21:53:00Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>March 4, 2013 * 11:30am - 1:00pm</strong><br />The Petroleum Club<br />777 Main Street, Floor 40<br /> Fort Worth, TX 76102</em></p>
<h4><strong>"DBIA-DFW Chapter/SAME Joint Luncheon featuring Barbara Jackson, Ph.D."</strong></h4>
<div>This luncheon event features a presentation by Barbara Jackson, Ph.D., and DBIA Professional is a Professor of Construction Management in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA and Director of the Center for Integrated Project Leadership for the Built Environment, an educational outreach organization that serves the AEC industry and owner groups. Ms. Jackson will deliver her philosophy on some fundamental principles and practices that help design-build teams make the mental shift so they can perform "as one" and therefore leverage the collective intelligence of the contractors, architects, engineers, and owners who work together using a design-build approach to design and develop comprehensive integrated solutions.</div>
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<div><strong>Register by February 27th and encourage your colleagues to do the same!</strong>
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<div><a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/downloads/forms/Mar13_DFW_Flyer.pdf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here to download the registration form for more information and to reserve your spot.</span></a></div>
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<p><span id="_ctl0_MainContent_RadEditorPlaceHolderControl1" style="display: inline-block;">The <a href="http://www.dbia.org/conferences/expo/2012/default" target="_blank">2012 Design-Build Conference &amp; Expo</a> will be held <strong>November 7-9, 2012,</strong> in New Orleans, Louisiana, right here in the Southwest Region. Registration is officially open, so register today to reserve your spot and join your design-build colleagues from across the Nation right here in the Southwest Region!</span></p>
<p><span style="display: inline-block;">Also, don't miss the two DBIA core courses being offered on <strong>November 6, 2012</strong>, in conjunction with the conference: <em><a href="https://webportal.dbia.org/events/ViewEventDetail.aspx?code=800206bf-e0f5-e011-bf7c-00155da8110f" target="_blank">Design-Build Contracts &amp; Risk Management</a></em> and <em><a href="https://webportal.dbia.org/events/ViewEventDetail.aspx?code=27dfe244-52f4-e011-bf7c-00155da8110f" target="_blank">Principles of Design-Build Project Delivery</a></em>. These courses count toward your DBIA certification course requirements.</span></p>
<p><span style="display: inline-block;">Click the banner below for the official conference website.</span></p>
<p><span style="display: inline-block;"><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.dbia.org/conferences/expo/2012/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.dbia-sw.org/picture/2012dbiaexpobanner_snap.jpg?pictureId=15906232&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1344453188226" alt="" /></a></span></span><br /></span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>DBIA-DFW Chapter Hosting October 17th Luncheon featuring Fort Worth Mayor Besty Price</title><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-dfw-chapter-hosting-october-17th-luncheon-featuring-for.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/dbia-dfw-chapter-hosting-october-17th-luncheon-featuring-for.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2012-09-13T15:45:33Z</published><updated>2012-09-13T15:45:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<div>Design-build is a method of project delivery in which one entity - the design-build team - works under a single contract with the project owner to provide design and construction services. <strong>One entity, one contract, one unified flow of work from initial concept through completion.</strong></div>
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<div>The Dallas-Fort Worth chapter of DBIA-Southwest welcomes Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and key department heads as they discuss the City's rapid growth, current and proposed infrastructure projects to serve that growth, and design-build opportunities associated with those projects.</div>
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<div><a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/downloads/forms/Oct12_DFW_Flyer.pdf"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here to download the registration flyer for more information.</span></a></div>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Welcome to the New DBIA Southwest Region Website!</title><id>http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/welcome-to-the-new-dbia-southwest-region-website.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/news/welcome-to-the-new-dbia-southwest-region-website.html"/><author><name>DBIA Southwest</name></author><published>2012-03-30T14:07:33Z</published><updated>2012-03-30T14:07:33Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>The DBIA-Southwest Region is proud to announce the launch of their new region website. The new website contains the same pages, basic navigation and content that members and their colleagues may remember from the old site, but on an updated platform that allows for more frequent updates, increased capability and additional features that were not available on the old site. We hope you like what you see and we are always grateful for thoughts or suggestions for continued improvement. If you would like to share your idea or suggestion please email <a href="mailto: info@dbia-sw.org"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">info@dbia-sw.org</span></a> and let us know.</p>
<p>Special thanks to our 2011-2012 DBIA-SW website sponsors whose support made this new website possible. Interested in becoming a website sponsor? <a href="http://www.dbia-sw.org/website-sponsorship/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Click here</span></a> for more information.</p>
<p>Thank you for your continued support and welcome to your new online home!</p>]]></content></entry></feed>