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THE "GO-TO" EVENT
FOR DESIGN-BUILDERS
IN THE SOUTHWEST REGION

April 20 - 21, 2023
in Frisco, Texas

At the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034

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WHY ATTEND

Why Attend

Each year, owners and design-build professionals from the states of Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas get together at the DBIA-SW Regional Conference.

This 2-day Conference can provide valuable benefits to project owners, including:

  1. Improved understanding of design-build project delivery method - Project owners can gain a deeper understanding of the design-build project delivery method, including its benefits and how it can improve project outcomes.
     

  2. Exposure to industry best practices - Project owners can learn about industry best practices and standards for design-build projects and how to apply them to their own projects.
     

  3. Networking opportunities - Project owners can network with other project owners, design-build practitioners, and industry experts, expanding their professional network and building new business connections.
     

  4. Collaboration and partnerships - Project owners can learn about new opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with design-build firms and other industry stakeholders.
     

  5. Improved project outcomes - Project owners can gain insights and strategies to improve the outcomes of their design-build projects, including reducing risk, controlling costs, and delivering projects on time and within budget.
     

Attending the DBIA Southwest Regional Conference is a valuable opportunity for project owners to expand their knowledge and understanding of design-build project delivery, enhance their professional network, and improve the outcomes of their projects.

Sponsors

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Over the course of 2 days, attendees will meet and mingle with other professionals in the design-build industry, hear from leading experts in the field, discuss cutting-edge practices and emerging trends, and learn firsthand the impact of design-build done right!

Attendees can earn up to 9.5 Hours of DBIA Continuing Education Credit and up to 7 AIA Learning Units!
Agenda

Day 1 – Thursday, April 20

11:00 AM

Registration

Foyer

12:00 PM

Opening Plenary Lunch

Legacy Ballroom

3:00 PM

Social Activities & Tours

6:00 PM

Reception & Meeting of Members

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Meeting of Members

8:00 PM

Post-Reception Meet-Ups

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Meet Up - Transportation & Aviation

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Meet Up - Water & Wastewater

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Meet Up - General

Day 2 – Friday, April 21

6:30 AM

Breakfast

Legacy Ballroom

8:10 AM 

Breakout Session 1

Technology & VDC

The Impactful Role of Lean Tools and Technology in the Design Build Process: River | South In Austin

Transportation & Aviation

Collaborative Delivery and Open Book Negotiations in Transportation Projects

General/Commercial

DBIA 101 – Best Practices and Legal Compliance for Owners and New Practitioners

General/Commercial

Design-Build Projects: Contract Drafting to Mitigate Risk for Owners, Contractors, and Design Professionals

9:20 AM 

Breakout Session 2

Technology & VDC

The Use of AI Technology for Mapping Utilities at Scale

Transportation & Aviation

Pioneering Urban Mobility: How Project Owners Are Shaping the Future Through Collaboration

Water & Wastewater

Progressive Design Build - Northeast Water Purification Plant (NEWPP) and Project Management Office at the Houston Airport System

General/Commercial

Building Tomorrow's Workforce: Strategies for Addressing the Construction Labor Shortage

10:30 AM 

Breakout Session 3

General/Commercial

Design Build for a Better Community

Transportation & Aviation

De Soto Progressive Design Build - Another Tool in the Alternative Delivery Toolbox

Technology & VDC

Unlocking Construction Efficiency: Harnessing AI and Virtual Design

11:40 AM 

Breakout Session 4

General/Commercial

Re-Tool Your Leadership & Maximize Your Impact

Water & Wastewater

Owner Design Quality Oversight: River Renew DB Tunnel Project

General/Commercial

Predictions and Predilections with Elections

12:40 PM

Closing Plenary Lunch

Legacy Ballroom

TICKETS

Tickets

DBIA Members

Pre-Registration - $475

(Until April 14)*

At the Door* - $550

Non-Members

Pre-Registration - $575

(Until April 14)*

At the Door* - $600

Students

University may receive a 40% discount with a valid student ID.*

Please contact us for more information.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED


We have reached max capacity and are no longer receiving registrations.

To be added to the waitlist, please contact Rachel@dbia-sw.org.

Thank you!

Cancellation PolicyIf you need to cancel your registration on or before April 7, we will provide a full refund of your registration fee, minus a 10% processing fee. After April 7, we cannot issue any refunds, as we will have already made financial commitments based on our expected attendance numbers.

Attendees:

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Attendees

STAY AT THE WESTIN

Hotel
About the Westin Dallas
Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa

1549 Legacy Dr, Frisco, TX 75034

 

The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa is the ideal retreat for business and leisure travelers in Frisco, Texas. This hotel is the only resort in Frisco that provides luxury accommodations alongside extensive event spaces and locally inspired dining, all situated in one serene and spacious setting.

Book Your Room

OUR ROOM BLOCK HAS SOLD OUT


To book a room at the Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa, please visit their website or call (972) 668-8000

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CHOICE 1

1 King Bed

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CHOICE 2

2 Queen Beds

THANK YOU TO OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE

Committee

Thank you to the 2023 DBIA-SW Regional Conference Planning Committee for helping to produce this event.

CHAIR

Dave Kinchen

Burns & McDonnell Construction

Ross Bowman

Bowman Engineers


Andy Kirby

DPR Construction


Scott Phillips

Garney


Brett Poulos

Burns & McDonnell Construction


Patrick Worley

Burns & McDonnell Construction

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