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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, Jul 16
    BirdieBay Golf
    Jul 16, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    BirdieBay Golf, 10324 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74133, USA
    Join the DBIA Tulsa Chapter at Birdie Bay for an evening of networking, friendly competition, and industry connections!
  • Thu, Aug 06
    City of Weatherford
    Aug 06, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    City of Weatherford, 614 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76086, USA
    Join DBIA-SW and the WCDA in Weatherford, TX on August 6 for a free luncheon program on design-build for water and wastewater. Built for Texas municipal Owners. Lunch provided. Space limited.
  • Thu, Aug 06
    Chicken N Pickle - San Antonio
    Aug 06, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Chicken N Pickle - San Antonio, 5215 UTSA Boulevard, San Antonio, TX 78249, USA
    Join DBIA San Antonio for a fun and active evening at Chicken N Pickle, where networking meets a little friendly competition.
  • Tue, Aug 11
    Hyatt Regency Reston
    Aug 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT – Aug 12, 2026, 6:00 PM EDT
    Hyatt Regency Reston, 1800 Presidents St, Reston, VA 20190, USA
    The Federal Design-Build Symposium brings together key players from federal agencies and the design and construction industry for sessions focused on the challenges and opportunities we face on a national level.
  • Wed, Aug 12
    Pickleball Social
    Aug 12, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Pickleball Social, 1055 Conrad Sauer Dr, Houston, TX 77043, USA
    Join DBIA Houston for an evening of networking, friendly competition, and fun at Pickleball Social!
  • 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!
  • Thu, Aug 20
    City of Lubbock
    Aug 20, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    City of Lubbock, 501 Mac Davis Ln, Lubbock, TX 79401, USA
    Join DBIA-SW and the WCDA in Lubbock, TX on August 20 for a free luncheon program on design-build for water and wastewater. Built for Texas municipal Owners. Lunch provided. Space limited.
  • Thu, Aug 20
    Sidecar Social Addison
    Aug 20, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sidecar Social Addison, 5100 Belt Line Rd, Addison, TX 75254, USA
    Join DBIA DFW and AFCOM DFW for an evening at Sidecar Social! Come enjoy great conversation, make new connections, and network with professionals from across the industry.
  • 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!
  • 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, Oct 14
    Burns & MCDonnell Dallas Office
    Oct 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Burns & MCDonnell Dallas 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 Dallas Office
    Oct 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    Burns & McDonnell Dallas 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.
  • 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
  • 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

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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