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Houston Chapter
Planning Events and Programs for DBIA Members in the greater Houston Metroplex.
Chapter Leadership
Featured Events
45 days to the eventMon, Apr 13Grapevine, 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.
47 days to the eventWed, Apr 15Grapevine, 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.
69 days to the eventThu, May 07Frisco, TXInnovation in Action – Shaping the Next Era for Design-Build
171 days to the eventMon, Aug 17The Beck Group – DallasEarn Your DBIA® or Associate DBIA® Certification — In Person!
Chapter Events
Mar 02, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PMDBIA Virtual ClassroomThis 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.- Mar 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CSTDBIA Virtual ClassroomThis 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
Multiple DatesMon, Mar 09
Multiple DatesThu, Mar 19
Tue, Mar 24- Mar 30, 2026, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDTDBIA Virtual ClassroomThis 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.
- Sun, Apr 12Apr 12, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTGrapevine, TX, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USAThis 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
- Tue, Apr 14Apr 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTGrapevine, TX, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USAThis 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
Multiple DatesFri, May 01
May 01, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTDBIA Virtual ClassroomDBIA’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 DatesWed, May 06May 06, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – May 08, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTSan Francisco, CADBIA’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 06May 06, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMSan Francisco, CAThis 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 DatesThu, May 07
Chapter News & Updates
The 2026 DBIA-SW Regional Conference & Golf Tournament - Get Your Tickets Today!
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!
DBIA-SW Welcomes Our Newest Student Chapter: Sam Houston State University
We are excited to welcome the newest student chapter to the DBIA-SW Region!
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