NEWS & UPDATES

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!

This spring, CIEF is hosting three Texas Design Build Competitions®, including an exciting new Central Texas event. The DBIA Southwest Region is proud to support these efforts and help rally the industry to step up as sponsors, judges, and volunteers.

a FREE one-hour webinar on collaborative delivery and the benefits it can offer to water infrastructure projects of all sizes and configurations.

A warm welcome to the 11 newest members of the DBIA Southwest Region! We’re united by a shared belief: that collaboration leads to better outcomes, smarter solutions, and stronger communities. Welcome aboard!

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.

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.

Last week, AEC pros from across the region gathered at Sportsman’s Finest Sporting Club at Hog Heaven in Dripping Springs for a day of connection, competition, and celebration at our Annual Central Texas Clay Shoot. Congratulations to our winning teams and contest champions!

Drinks, Dugouts & Design-Build Connections.

We're thrilled to welcome WL Bass Construction Inc. and LD Kerns Contractors, our newest industry partners, plus our 49 newest individual members and 17 new University of Texas at El Paso student members to join us this fall!

The DBIA-Southwest Region call for presentation proposals for the 2026 Regional Conference is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted!

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!

The "Go-To" event for design-builders in the Southwest Region will take place on May 7-8, 2026, in Frisco, Texas, at The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa. More details coming soon.

The Design-Build Institute of America Southwest Region and the Water Collaborative Delivery Association are partnering to expand access to design-build for Texas’ small and rural communities. Their joint advocacy aims to modernize Texas law, empower municipalities, and deliver faster, more cost-effective water infrastructure projects.

Join us for the 6th Annual Austin AEC Industry Fall Mega Mixer!

Say hello to the 29 newest members of the DBIA Southwest Region and AVCOR Construction LLC, our newest Industry Partner! Our region is powered by professionals committed to innovation in design-build delivery — and we’re proud to grow our community with people like you. Welcome!

Join the Design-Build Institute of America – Southwest Region for a day of friendly competition, great food, and unbeatable networking at the 2025 Central Texas Clay Shoot.

Historic flash floods in Kerrville, Hunt, Ingram, and surrounding Hill Country communities have devastated homes—and claimed over 120 lives. Relief groups like The Salvation Army, World Central Kitchen, Mercy Chefs, and Texans on Mission are providing meals, cleanup supplies, and emotional support.

June 26, 2025  was an unforgettable afternoon of friendly competition, cold drinks, and strong connections as the DBIA Austin Chapter...

The DBIA Southwest Region is excited to announce the addition of 22 new members to our community in May!

The DBIA Southwest Region is excited to announce the addition of 51 new members to our community!