Austin Chapter

Planning Events and Programs in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

Chapter Leadership

Scott Cochran

Rosendin

jscochran@rosendin.com

Joshua Bibb

Cumulus

JBibb@cumulusquality.com

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Featured Events

33 days to the event
DBIA San Antonio: Breaking Into 2026
Thu, Mar 26
Top Golf San Antonio
Join DBIA members and non-members from across the San Antonio area for an opportunity to connect and collaborate. Learn more about DBIA’s presence in the local San Antonio region, discuss opportunities for growth and expansion, and build meaningful relationships with fellow industry professionals.
Details
51 days to the event
The 2026 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference
Mon, Apr 13
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.
Details
53 days to the event
The 2026 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference
Wed, Apr 15
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.
Details
75 days to the event
The 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference + Golf Tournament
Thu, May 07
Frisco, TX
Innovation in Action – Shaping the Next Era for Design-Build
Details
177 days to the event
DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop (Dallas, TX)
Mon, Aug 17
The Beck Group – Dallas
Earn Your DBIA® or Associate DBIA® Certification — In Person!
Details
262 days to the event
SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Central Texas Clay Shoot
Tue, Nov 10
The National Shooting Complex
Save the Date! The 2026 Central Texas Clay Shoot is coming November 10, 2026
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Chapter Events

Multiple Dates
Mon, Feb 23
DBIA National: 2026 Virtual Certification Workshop
The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
Details
Feb 23, 2026, 9:00 AM CST – Feb 25, 2026, 6:00 PM CST
The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the exam prep course.
Multiple Dates
Mon, Mar 02
2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Mindset
DBIA Virtual Classroom
Details
Mar 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
DBIA Virtual Classroom
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.
Multiple Dates
Tue, Mar 03
2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Trust
DBIA Virtual Classroom
Details
Mar 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST
DBIA Virtual Classroom
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.
Thu, Mar 05
The 2026 DBIA DFW Chapter Clay Shoot
Dallas, TX
Details
Mar 05, 2026, 8:00 AM CST
Dallas, TX, 10751 Luna Rd, Dallas, TX 75220, USA
Lock, load, and connect at the 2026 DBIA DFW Chapter Clay Shoot—an AEC networking and fundraising event supporting future design-build leaders.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Mar 06
DBIA-SW Quarterly New Member Coffee
Zoom
Details
Mar 06, 2026, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM CST
Zoom
Maximize your membership with the DBIA-SW Region!
Multiple Dates
Thu, Mar 19
Webinar – Collaborative Project Delivery in Texas: Expanding Access, Empowering Growth
Microsoft Teams
Details
Mar 19, 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
Mon, Mar 30
2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Culture
DBIA Virtual Classroom
Details
Mar 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT
DBIA Virtual Classroom
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.
Tue, Apr 07
PARTNER EVENT – Central TX CIEF Student Design Build Competition®
Austin Community College: Riverside Camp
Details
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
Multiple Dates
Fri, Apr 10
2026 Virtual Design Integration Management
DBIA Virtual Classroom
Details
Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
DBIA Virtual Classroom
This course, along with DBIA’s Design Management Guide, explores the fundamental aspect associated with successful management of design within an integrated delivery framework.
Sun, Apr 12
2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - Grapevine, TX (pre-conference) (April 12)
Grapevine, TX
Details
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
The 2026 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference
Grapevine, TX (Dallas area)
Details
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
2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - Grapevine, TX (pre-conference) (April 14)
Grapevine, TX
Details
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
The 2026 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation Conference
Grapevine, TX (Dallas area)
Details
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.
Multiple Dates
Fri, May 01
2026 Virtual Extended Certification Workshop (May 1, 8, 15)
The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
Details
May 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT
The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the exam prep course.
Multiple Dates
Fri, May 01
2026 Virtual Developing an Acquisition Strategy
DBIA Virtual Classroom
Details
May 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
DBIA Virtual Classroom
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
Multiple Dates
Wed, May 06
2026 Accelerated Leadership Bootcamp: Three-Day Jumpstart (May 6-8 / San Francisco, CA)
San Francisco, CA
Details
May 06, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – May 08, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
San Francisco, CA
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.
Wed, May 06
2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - San Francisco, CA (May 6)
San Francisco, CA
Details
May 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
San Francisco, CA
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.
Multiple Dates
Thu, May 07
2026 Leadership Building Block - Communication - San Francisco, CA (May 7)
San Francisco, CA
Details
May 07, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM PDT
San Francisco, CA
This module examines the transformative role of communication in Design-Build Leadership. It delves into individual awareness, impactful conversations and the neuroscience of communication.

Thank you to the 2026 Austin Chapter Sponsor - Rosendin!

Chapter News & Updates

The 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference & Golf Tournament - Early Bird Registration Open through Feb 23!

Join AEC leaders at the 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference + Golf Tournament, May 7–8 in Frisco, TX. Learn, network, and shape the future of design-build.

Welcome to the newest members who have joined us in January of 2026!

Say hello to the 15 newest members, and **BKL, Inc.**, the newest Industry Partner of the DBIA Southwest Region! Our region is powered by professionals committed to innovation in design-build delivery, and we’re proud to grow our community each month with people like you. We’re united by a shared belief: that collaboration leads to better outcomes, smarter solutions, and stronger communities. Welcome aboard!

Design-Build in Action: Supporting CEIF Student Competitions Across Texas

This spring, CIEF is hosting three Texas Design Build Competitions®, including an exciting new Central Texas event. The DBIA Southwest Region is proud to support these efforts and help rally the industry to step up as sponsors, judges, and volunteers.

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