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  • DBIA National: 2026 Virtual Certification Workshop
    DBIA National: 2026 Virtual Certification Workshop
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jul 14
    The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
    Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT – Jul 16, 2026, 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.
  • 2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - Washington, DC (July 15)
    2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - Washington, DC (July 15)
    Wed, Jul 15
    Washington, DC
    Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Washington, DC
    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.
  • 2026 Accelerated Leadership Bootcamp: Three-Day Jumpstart (July 15-17 / Washington, DC)
    2026 Accelerated Leadership Bootcamp: Three-Day Jumpstart (July 15-17 / Washington, DC)
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jul 15
    Washington, DC
    Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
    Washington, DC
    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.
  • 2026 Leadership Building Block - Communication - Washington, DC (July 16)
    2026 Leadership Building Block - Communication - Washington, DC (July 16)
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Jul 16
    Washington, DC
    Jul 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Washington, DC
    This module examines the transformative role of communication in Design-Build Leadership. It delves into individual awareness, impactful conversations and the neuroscience of communication.
  • 2026 Leadership Building Block - Teaming - Washington, DC (July 17)
    2026 Leadership Building Block - Teaming - Washington, DC (July 17)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jul 17
    Washington, DC
    Jul 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
    Washington, DC
    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.
  • 2026 Virtual Developing an Acquisition Strategy
    2026 Virtual Developing an Acquisition Strategy
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 03
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    Aug 03, 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
  • 2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Mindset
    2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Mindset
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 03
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    Aug 03, 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.
  • 2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Trust
    2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Trust
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 04
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    Aug 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
    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.
  • Unlocking Project Success through Design-Build | Weatherford, TX
    Unlocking Project Success through Design-Build | Weatherford, TX
    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.
  • 2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - Reston, VA (pre-conference) (August 10)
    2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - Reston, VA (pre-conference) (August 10)
    Mon, Aug 10
    Reston, VA
    Aug 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
    Reston, VA
    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.
  • 2026 Virtual Extended Certification Workshop (August 14, 21, 28)
    2026 Virtual Extended Certification Workshop (August 14, 21, 28)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 14
    The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
    Aug 14, 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.
  • DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop (Dallas, TX)
    DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop (Dallas, TX)
    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!
  • Unlocking Project Success through Design-Build | Lubbock, TX
    Unlocking Project Success through Design-Build | Lubbock, TX
    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.
  • 2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Culture
    2026 Virtual Leadership Building Block - Culture
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Aug 31
    DBIA Virtual Classroom
    Aug 31, 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.
  • DBIA-SW Quarterly New Member Coffee
    DBIA-SW Quarterly New Member Coffee
    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!
  • SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 DFW Chapter Golf Tournament
    SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 DFW Chapter Golf Tournament
    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
  • 2026 VDC Planning for Design-Build - Dallas, TX
    2026 VDC Planning for Design-Build - Dallas, TX
    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.
  • 2026 VDC Execution for Design-Build - Dallas, TX
    2026 VDC Execution for Design-Build - Dallas, TX
    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.
Thank you to the 2026 DFW Chapter Sponsor - Whiting-Turner Contracting Company!

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