Houston Chapter

Planning Events and Programs for DBIA Members in the greater Houston Metroplex.

Chapter Leadership

Conrad Hammond

JE Dunn

conrad.hammond@jedunn.com

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Featured Events

15 days to the event
DBIA Houston: Members Only Lunch
Tue, Jan 27
JE Dunn's Houston Office
Join Us for the Annual Members-Only Luncheon!
Details
30 days to the event
DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop (Houston, TX)
Wed, Feb 11
JE Dunn Construction - Houston
A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars.
Details
31 days to the event
Houston Cocktails & Connections
Thu, Feb 12
The Rustic
Join us for a Networking Event in Houston!
Details
90 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
92 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
114 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
216 days to the event
DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop (Dallas, TX)
Mon, Aug 17
The Beck Group – Dallas
A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars.
Details

Chapter Events

Multiple Dates
Mon, Jan 12
DBIA National: 2026 Virtual Certification Workshop
The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
Details
Jan 12, 2026, 9:00 AM CST – Jan 14, 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.
Tue, Jan 13
PARTNER EVENT – TxDOT Round 2 Pre-Procurement Partnering One-on-One Meetings for The NHHIP 3C-2 Project
Houston District Office
Details
Jan 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – Jan 14, 2026, 11:00 PM
Houston District Office, 7600 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007, USA
Thu, Jan 22
PARTNER EVENT – TxDOT Pre-Procurement Partnering Industry Workshop for the US 290 Design-Build Project
Student Center Banquet Room
Details
Jan 22, 2026, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Student Center Banquet Room, 1007 W Second St, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Tue, Jan 27
DBIA Houston: Members Only Lunch
JE Dunn's Houston Office
Details
Jan 27, 2026, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM CST
JE Dunn's Houston Office, 675 Bering Dr suite 700, Houston, TX 77057, USA
Join Us for the Annual Members-Only Luncheon!
Multiple Dates
Fri, Feb 06
2026 Virtual Extended Certification Workshop (February 6, 13, 20)
The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
Details
Feb 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – 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.
Wed, Feb 11
DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop (Houston, TX)
JE Dunn Construction - Houston
Details
Feb 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CST – Feb 13, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
JE Dunn Construction - Houston, 675 Bering Dr, Houston, TX 77057, USA
A three-day intensive program including the three DBIA core courses required for certification plus access to the code of conduct and exam prep webinars.
Thu, Feb 12
Houston Cocktails & Connections
The Rustic
Details
Feb 12, 2026, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CST
The Rustic, 1121 Uptown Park Blvd ste 4, Houston, TX 77056, USA
Join us for a Networking Event in Houston!
Multiple Dates
Wed, Feb 18
2026 Accelerated Leadership Bootcamp: Three-Day Jumpstart (February 18-20 / Phoenix, AZ)
Phoenix, AZ
Details
Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 AM EST – Feb 20, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Phoenix, AZ
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, Feb 18
2026 Leadership - Building a Strong Foundation - Phoenix, AZ (February 18)
Phoenix, AZ
Details
Feb 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CST
Phoenix, AZ
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, Feb 19
2026 Virtual VDC Planning for Design-Build
DBIA Virtual Classroom
Details
Feb 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
DBIA Virtual Classroom
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.
Multiple Dates
Thu, Feb 19
2026 Leadership Building Block - Communication - Phoenix, AZ (February 19)
Phoenix, AZ
Details
Feb 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Phoenix, AZ
This module examines the transformative role of communication in Design-Build Leadership. It delves into individual awareness, impactful conversations and the neuroscience of communication.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Feb 20
2026 Virtual VDC Execution for Design-Build
DBIA Virtual Classroom
Details
Feb 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM CST
DBIA Virtual Classroom
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.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Feb 20
2026 Leadership Building Block - Teaming - Phoenix, AZ (February 20)
Phoenix, AZ
Details
Feb 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST
Phoenix, AZ
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.
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
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.

Chapter News & Updates

The 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference & Golf Tournament

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.

Call for Presentations Now Open for the 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference

The DBIA-Southwest Region is now accepting presentation proposals for the 2026 Regional Conference, Innovation in Action: Shaping the Next Era for Design-Build, happening May 8, 2026, in Frisco, TX. Submit your session by January 16, 2026, and join industry leaders sharing real-world lessons, innovative tools, and best practices in design-build delivery.

Partner with DBIA-SW in 2026: Premier Partnership Opportunities Now Open

The 2026 DBIA-SW Premier Partnership Program is now open! Join a network dedicated to advancing design-build excellence across the Southwest. From exclusive event sponsorships to supporting scholarships for future industry leaders, there’s a level for every organization. Ready to amplify your impact? Sign up by March 31, 2026 and make your mark!

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