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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

  • Tue, Apr 07
    Austin Community College: Riverside Camp
    Apr 07, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT – Apr 09, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
    Austin Community College: Riverside Camp, 1020 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, USA
    Promoting career awareness of the construction industry among high school students
  • Sun, Apr 12
    Grapevine, TX
    Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Grapevine, TX, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
    This course will introduce the distinctions of Design-Build Leadership Done Right, summarize what the Academy is about and why the five follow-on modules (Communication, Trust, Mindset, Teaming, Culture) are vital to Design-Build Leadership Done Right.
  • Mon, Apr 13
    Grapevine, TX (Dallas area)
    Apr 13, 2026, 7:00 AM – Apr 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
    Grapevine, TX (Dallas area)
    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.
  • Tue, Apr 14
    Grapevine, TX
    Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Grapevine, TX, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
    This course will introduce the distinctions of Design-Build Leadership Done Right, summarize what the Academy is about and why the five follow-on modules (Communication, Trust, Mindset, Teaming, Culture) are vital to Design-Build Leadership Done Right.
  • Wed, Apr 15
    Grapevine, TX (Dallas area)
    Apr 15, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT – Apr 17, 2026, 5:00 PM CDT
    Grapevine, TX (Dallas area)
    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.
  • Tue, Apr 28
    Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus
    Apr 28, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT – Apr 30, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
    Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus, 3030 N Dallas Ave, Lancaster, TX 75134, USA
    Promoting career awareness of the construction industry among high school students
  • Thu, Apr 30
    BuildingPoint/Allterra Central
    Apr 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
    BuildingPoint/Allterra Central, 4750 Windfern Rd, Houston, TX 77041, USA
    Join DBIA Houston for Craswfish and Competition! 
  • Wed, May 06
    Concrete Cowboy
    May 06, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    Concrete Cowboy, 3685 The Star Blvd suite 210, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
    Join DBIA and SAME for a joint happy hour bringing together professionals from across the design, engineering, construction, and military sectors.
  • Thu, May 07
    Stonebriar Country Club
    May 07, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    Stonebriar Country Club, 5050 Country Club Dr, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
    Connection on the Green: Building the Partnerships that Shape the Southwest
  • Thu, May 07
    Frisco, TX
    May 07, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT – May 08, 2026, 4:00 PM CDT
    Frisco, TX, 1549 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
    Innovation in Action – Shaping the Next Era for Design-Build
  • Thu, May 07
    The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort
    May 07, 2026, 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
    The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort, 1549 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034, USA
    Modularity and Mission-Critical Design: The DFW International Airport Design-Build Showcase
  • Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 14
    Microsoft Teams
    May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDT
    Microsoft Teams
    a FREE one-hour webinar on collaborative delivery and the benefits it can offer to water infrastructure projects of all sizes and configurations.
  • Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 05
    Zoom
    Jun 05, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CDT
    Zoom
    Maximize your membership with the DBIA-SW Region!
  • Mon, Aug 17
    The Beck Group – Dallas
    Aug 17, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT – Aug 19, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT
    The Beck Group – Dallas, 1601 Elm St #2800, Dallas, TX 75201, USA
    Earn Your DBIA® or Associate DBIA® Certification — In Person!
  • Fri, Oct 09
    Cowboys Golf Club
    Oct 09, 2026, 6:30 AM CDT
    Cowboys Golf Club, 1600 Fairway Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA
    Save the Date! The 2026 DFW Golf Tournament is coming October 9, 2026
  • 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.
  • Reg. Closed
    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
    Save the Date! The 2026 Central Texas Clay Shoot is coming November 10, 2026
Nominations are open for the 2026-2027 Board of Directors through Feb 27.

Learn More About The DBIA Southwest Region

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 Arlington 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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University of Texas at El Paso Student Chapter

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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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