CHAPTER CALENDAR
2026
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Certification Workshop
Charlotte, NC
February 4-6
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DBIA-SE Project/Team Award Entires
Febraury 10
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Carolinas Chapter Meeting
Carolinas Federal Program Brief
Ferbruary 18 4pm-5pm EST
This session will summarize current and future federal facilities and infrastructure acquisition programs and discuss challenges in acquisition especially with regards to the current state of Federal Acquisition
Regulations (FAR) revisions and the proposed increased use of Progressive Design-Build.
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
MARCH
March 9th
DBIA-SE GA Chapter Classic
REGISTER ONLINE
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Carolinas Chapter Meeting
Business/Informational Meeting
March 18 4pm-5pm EST
More info coming soon
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
APRIL
2026 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference
April 13-15, 2026
Grapevine, TX
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2026 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation
April 15-17, 2026
Grapevine, TX
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DBIA SE Regional Summit & Awards Banquet
Asheville, NC
April 27-29, 2026
Owners Scholarship Application
MAY
Carolinas Chapter Meeting
Business/Informational Meeting
May 20 4pm-5pm EST
More info coming soon
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
JUNE
Carolinas Chapter Meeting | Virtual Training
June 17 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm EST
Prospect Lake Clean Water Center: P3 Lessons Learned
Join DBIA Southeast for an inside look at the Prospect Lake Clean Water Center, a landmark water infrastructure project delivered through a Public-Private Partnership (P3) model.
Presented by Kiewit, this session will explore key lessons learned throughout the planning, procurement, design, and delivery process, offering valuable insights for Owners, designers, and builders interested in alternative project delivery methods. Attendees will gain firsthand perspectives on the challenges, successes, and collaborative approaches that helped shape this innovative project.
Whether you’re actively pursuing P3 projects or simply looking to expand your design-build knowledge, this session provides practical takeaways that can be applied to future infrastructure initiatives.
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
JULY
Carolinas Chapter Meeting
Business/Informational Meeting
July 15 4pm-5pm EST
More info coming soon
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
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Certification Workshop
Atlanta, GA
July 15-17
AUGUST
Certification Workshop
Raleigh, NC
August 4-6
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2026 Federal Design-Build Symposium 
August 11-12, 2026
Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston, VA
Washington, DC Metro Area
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Carolinas Chapter Meeting | Virtual Training
August 19 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Progressive Design-Build Response to Hurricane Helene
Presented by NCDOT
When Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage across western North Carolina, the need for rapid infrastructure recovery demanded a delivery approach that could move at the speed of the crisis. Join representatives from NCDOT as they share how Progressive Design-Build was utilized to accelerate planning, decision-making, and project execution in response to one of the region’s most significant natural disasters.
This session will explore the unique challenges of delivering critical infrastructure under emergency conditions, the collaborative strategies that enabled rapid mobilization, and lessons learned that can help Owners and industry partners prepare for future resilience and recovery efforts.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into alternative delivery in a high-stakes environment where speed, flexibility, and teamwork were essential to success.
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
SEPTEMBER
Carolinas Chapter Meeting
Business/Informational Meeting
September 16 4pm-5pm EST
More info coming soon
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
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Certification Workshop
Greenvile, SC
Sepetmeber 21-23
OCTOBER
DBIA-SE Georgia Chapter 2026 Sporting Clays Tournament
October 14
Information coming soon!
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Carolinas Chapter Meeting | Virtual Training
October 21 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM EST
Piloting a Large PFAS Removal Program Utilizing Progressive Design-Build
Presented by PC Construction
As communities across the country confront growing concerns surrounding PFAS contamination, Owners are seeking innovative approaches to deliver treatment solutions quickly while managing risk and uncertainty. In this session, PC Construction will share lessons learned from implementing a large-scale PFAS removal program using Progressive Design-Build.
Attendees will gain insight into how the project team navigated evolving regulatory requirements, complex technical considerations, stakeholder expectations, and project delivery challenges while maintaining alignment among key partners throughout the process.
This program offers a practical look at how Progressive Design-Build can help Owners address emerging environmental challenges, accelerate decision-making, and deliver critical water infrastructure improvements with greater collaboration and confidence.
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
NOVEMBER
2026 Design-Build Conference & Expo
November 4-6, 2026
Cleveland, OH
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November 13
Carolina Sporting Clays Tournament
Stay tuned for details
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Carolinas Chapter Meeting
Business/Informational Meeting
November 18 4pm-5pm EST
More info coming soon
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.
DECEMBER
Carolinas Chapter Meeting
Virtual Training
December 16 4pm-5pm EST
More info coming soon
Please contact admin@dbia-se.org for meeting link.