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Planning Events and Programs for DBIA Members across Louisiana.
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85 days to the eventMon, Aug 17The Beck Group – DallasEarn Your DBIA® or Associate DBIA® Certification — In Person!
Chapter Events
Wed, May 27May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDTDBIA Virtual ClassroomThis May 27 Design-Build Delivers webinar offers an exclusive preview of DBIA's soon-to-be-released Teaming Agreement Deeper Dive, including essential agreement elements, checklists and real-world considerations that go beyond standard templates.
Jun 01, 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.
Multiple DatesWed, Jun 03
Multiple DatesThu, Jun 11- Multiple DatesFri, Jun 19Jun 19, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTDBIA Virtual ClassroomIn this course you’ll uncover the broad scope of services from pre-award to post-award responsibilities that an Owner Advisor can play, as well as important the important role of the Owner in ensuring that the advisor is a true extension of the design-build team.
Fri, Jun 26- Jun 29, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM CDTDBIA 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.
- Jun 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.
Tue, Jun 302026 DBIA-SW Scholarship Program | Applications Close June 30 — Apply Now! /https://www.dbia-sw.org/scholarships- Wed, Jul 15Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDTWashington, DCThis 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 DatesWed, Jul 15Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT – Jul 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDTWashington, DCDBIA’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.
- Multiple DatesThu, Jul 16
- Multiple DatesFri, Jul 17
Aug 03, 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- Mon, Aug 10
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 142026 Virtual Extended Certification Workshop (August 14, 21, 28) /The DBIA Virtual Training classroom
Chapter News & Updates
Welcome to the newest members who have joined us in March of 2026!
Welcome to the DBIA-SW Region!
Every month, our network of collaborative delivery leaders grows—and we're thrilled to welcome DeGeorge Glass Company LLC, our newest industry partner member, and our 9 newest individual members to the region!
DBIA Louisiana: Design Build 1O1: An Introduction to Design-Build – March 12
Join owners, designers, and construction practitioners for an engaging educational design-build discussion at the Contemporary Arts Center. This event brings together industry professionals for a focused conversation on collaboration, innovation, and best practices within the design-build delivery method.
DBIA 2026 In-Person Certification Workshop - February 11-13 (Houston, TX)
The workshop covers design-build principles and procurement, post-award project delivery, and contracts and risk management, with a code of conduct webinar before the workshop and an exam prep webinar after.
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