A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the exam prep course.

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.

DBIA’s Collaborative Delivery Leadership Academy (the Academy), in partnership with Barbara Jackson, LLC, is designed to equip AEC professionals with the leadership skills and mindset needed to successfully make the mental shift from a segregated services approach to an integrated one.

This module examines the transformative role of communication in Design-Build Leadership. It delves into individual awareness, impactful conversations and the neuroscience of communication.

In this module, participants learn to distinguish between a static team and the dynamic concept of teaming in Design-Build Leadership. They explore how teams traditionally address challenges versus the proactive approach needed.

DBIA’s Developing an Acquisition Strategy course provides best practices, practical advice, tips and approaches for crafting solicitations, selecting the best team, and effectively using contract incentives – all of which form the foundation for successful design-build teams and exceptional project

This 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.

This 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.

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.

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.

A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the exam prep course.

Earn Your DBIA® or Associate DBIA® Certification — In Person!

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.

This 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.

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Save the Date! The 2026 DFW Golf Tournament is coming October 9, 2026

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.

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.