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
- Multiple DatesWed, Apr 23
- Fri, Apr 25
- Tue, May 06
- Thu, May 08
- May 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTDBIA 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.
- Reg. ClosedTue, May 20
- Wed, May 28
- Jun 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CDTDBIA 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.
- Mon, Jun 30Building Futures: Apply for the 2025 DBIA Southwest Region Scholarships by June 30! /Online ApplicationJun 30, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOnline ApplicationWe’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!
- Jun 30, 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.
- Mon, Jul 14DBIA 2025 In-Person Certification Workshop - July 14-16 (Houston, TX) /Houston, TX - Location is TBD
- Multiple DatesMon, Jul 142025 Leadership Mastery Bootcamp 5-day Transformation (July 14-18 / Philadelphia, PA) /Philadelphia, PA - Location is TBD
- Wed, Aug 20
- Wed, Aug 20Aug 20, 2025, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CDTWill Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USABuild 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
- Multiple DatesWed, Oct 012025 Accelerated Leadership Bootcamp: Three-Day Jumpstart (October 1-3 / Denver, CO) /Denver, CO - Location TBD
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!
DBIA Arkansas Chapter – Collaborative Delivery in Arkansas– May 28
2025 DBIA-SW Regional Conference + Golf Tournament Recap (Photos & Presentations now available!)
