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Education Summit (previously Regional Conference) online registration is open!
Online registration link: Education Summit & Awards
Location: The Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista (hotel room block link provided on registration confirmation). 6/16/25 Update: Our discounted hotel room block inventory is now limited.
UPDATED INFO: WPR has opened complimentary registrations for owners. Please see online registraton for details (FEES tab). *Owners will be verified.
*Company owners do not qualify as "DBIA Owners." DBIA Owners are the project owners, public utlities, government agencies, etc.
Questions: Contact us at admin@dbiawpr.org
Awards Call for Entries Now CLOSED. 1) Online registration/payment due by Feb. 3, 2025, 5:00PM PST. 2) Award submissions due via Google Form link by March 3, 2025 at 5:00PM PST. CALL FOR AWARD ENTRIES
Call for Speaker Abstracts/Presentation Proposals Now CLOSED. Submission due February 28, 2025, 5:00PM PST. Links: Submission/Template Format Submission Guideline
Event Sponsorships: The education summit and award sponsorships are going fast. Platinum, Gold, General Session and Opening Reception Sponsorships are already sold out! Register for sponsorships using the online registraton link. Questions? Contact Jen Crawford via email to admin@dbiawpr.org.
Click here for sponsorship flyer as pdf.
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
Location: The Gaylord, Chula Vista (San Diego Area), California
Day 1, Tuesday - Early check in, YP Tour, Opening reception
Day 2, Wednesday - Education Summit & Breakouts, Keynote Breakfast, Summit Happy Hour
Day 3, Thursday - Education Summit & Breakouts, General Session Lunch with Owners' Presentation, Awards Reception and Awards Dinner
Day 4, Friday - Education Summit Roundtable Session
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Pre-conference Activities
Early Check-in (2:30 PM-8:00 PM)
Young Professionals & Student Leadership Tour (5:00 PM-6:00 PM) Separate registration required. Details pending.
Welcome Opening Night Reception at The Gaylord, Sponsored by FLINT and MARTIN/MARTIN (6:00 PM-9:00 PM)
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Conference Day
Conference Registration (8:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Welcome Breakfast & Keynote Session (8:30 AM-11:00 AM)
Lunch on your own (11:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Chapter Summit (closed session by invite only) (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Owners' Forum (11:15 AM -1:00PM) (owners' only session)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (1:00 PM - 2:15 PM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (2:30 PM - 3:45 PM)
Wednesday "HAPPY HOUR," A Networking Social (5:00 PM - 6:00PM)
Thursday, August 21, 2025 Conference Day & Awards
Conference Registration (8:00 AM-7:30 PM)
Continental Breakfast (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (8:45 AM-10:00 AM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (10:15 AM-11:30 AM)
Time on your own to relax, refresh, catch up (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Lunch and General Session with Owners' Panel (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM), Sponsored by The PENTA Building Group
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (2:30 PM - 3:45 PM)
Awards Registration (5:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Awards Cocktail Reception (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Awards Dinner and Program (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
Friday, August 22, 2025 Closing Day
Conference Registration (9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
Annual Roundtable (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Visit online registration for additional information, session speakers, breakouts, and more: Education Summit & Awards
2024 Regional Conference & Awards Program - May 21-24, 2024Location: Hyatt Regency - Sacramento, California
THANK YOU ALL FOR JOINING US AT THE CONFERENCE & AWARDS PROGRAM.
UNDER THE CONFETTI - From left to right: Stephanie Mitrovic, SmithGroup; Katie Stachler, SmithGroup; Dana Sylvester, University of Arizona; Brian Brandis, University of Arizona; Mike Lee, McCarthy; Mike Gonzalez, McCarthy; Todd Genenbacher, McCarthy; Russ Sanders, McCarthy; Brad Gildea, SmithGroup; Mark Kranz, SmithGroup
Photos are ready! Photo Link: DBIA 2024dropbox.com
Did your team win an award and want to order additional trophys? Contact Tustin Awards, in Tustin, California.
Trophies, Plaques, & Awards
1322 Bell Ave, Ste 1-a, Tustin, CA · (714) 247-2277
Contact Person: Allison Hill Huynh allison@tustinawards.com
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER: DBIA-WPR 2024 Regional Conference & Awards Program
Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships sell out fast. Those interested in sponsoring should proceed to online registration ASAP to secure your sponsorship. Click for 2024 Regional Conference & Awards Program SPONSORSHIP details. Questions: Contact Jen Crawford, Skyska Hennessy via email to admin@dbiawpr.org.
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2024 Awards Program - (Now CLOSED) Please visit the Awards page. Subimttals were due by March 1, 2024 at 5:00PM PST. (sorry no extentions) Click here for online registration link to sign up for award submittal and pay fees.
2024 Call for Abstracts - (Now CLOSED) Submittals made by clicking the link: Click here to submit online (online only). Submission were due February 16, 2024 at 5:00PM PST. Links: Submission Format Submission Guideline
Here’s what’s scheduled for the event. (Schedule subject to change.)
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Pre-conference Activities
Early Check-in (2:30 PM-8:00 PM)
DBIA National Course: Leadership Academy: Building a Strong Foundation (Pre-Requisite, In-Person) Instructor: Dr. Barbara Jackson (8:00 AM-5:00 PM) Separate registration via National DBIA required. Visit course page.
Young Professionals & Student Leadership Networking Event (5:00 PM-6:00 PM) Separate registration required: Visit social events page.
Welcome Opening Reception at The MIX in Sacramento, Sponsored by Mark III and SUNDT (6:00 PM-9:00 PM) (limited to first 350 that register for Opening Reception)
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Conference Day
Conference Registration (8:00 AM-6:00 PM)
Welcome Breakfast & Keynote Session with Stephen "Shed" Shedletzky, "The Infinite Game", Simon Sinek Company
(8:30 AM-11:00 AM)
Lunch on your own (11:00 AM-1:00 PM)
Chapter Summit (closed session by invite only) (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Owners' Forum (11:15 AM -1:00PM) (owners' only session)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (1:00 PM - 2:15 PM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (2:30 PM - 3:45 PM)
Wednesday "HAPPY HOUR," A Networking Social (5:00 PM - 6:00PM)
Thursday, May 23, 2024 Conference Day & Awards
Conference Registration (8:00 AM-7:30 PM)
Continental Breakfast (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (8:45 AM-10:00 AM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (10:15 AM-11:30 AM)
Time on your own to relax, refresh, catch up (11:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Lunch and General Session with Owners' Panel (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM), Sponsored by The PENTA Building Group
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (2:30 PM - 3:45 PM)
Awards Registration (5:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Awards Cocktail Reception (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Awards Dinner and Program (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
Friday, May 24, 2024 Closing Day
Conference Registration (9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
Annual Roundtable (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
THANK YOU to those that joined us in Anaheim!
Photos are ready! Photo Link: DBIA 2023dropbox.com
Lisa Washington, DBIA National; Rueben Smith, Los Angeles Community College District; Jada Price, Sillman and Brett Tullis, Sillman
Did your team win an award and want to order additional trophys? Contact Tustin Awards, in Tustin, California.
Trophies, Plaques, & Awards
1322 Bell Ave, Ste 1-a, Tustin, CA · (714) 247-2277
Contact Person: Allison Hill Huynh allison@tustinawards.com
Click here for 2023 Order Form.
Conference Follow-Up: If you attended the breakout: DZIN in Design-Build is Not a Four-Letter Word, and would like to see the results of the session, please click the link below.
June 13 - 16, 2023 at the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort, CA.
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER: Online registration is now OPEN.
Register before we sell out as in past two years.
JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort- Hotel room link. Now full.
Event Sponsorships: Sponsorships sell out fast. Those interested in sponsoring should contact Jen Crawford at Skyska Hennessey. jcrawford@syska.com
2023 Awards Program - (Now Closed) Please visit the Awards page. Subimttals were due by March 3, 2023. There will be no extension this year. Click here for online registration link to sign up for award submittal and pay fees.
2023 Call for Abstracts - (Now Closed) Opened on February 1, 2023. Submission due March 10, 2023. Submittals must be made clicking the link: Click here to submit online (online only). Click here for a sample of the abstract submission format. Click here for submission guidelines, remembering that submission is to be done online.
June 13, 2023 - Preconference Bowling Social with LA/OC Young Professionals: We invite you to join us to kick off the 2023 DBIA-WPR Conference! Enjoy bites, beverages, and bowling with some of the best people in the industry. Although recommended, you do not need to be registered for the conference to attend this event. Also, you do not need to be a YP to attend. We encourage non-YP's to invite YP's to join them at bowling event.
Cost to Register/RSVP for Bowling Social:
A dedicated registration site has been created for bowling event: Visit Bowling Social page.
Sponsors: Bowling Sponsorships (only 2) are available for a limited time at Regional Conference & Awards Program online registration. Limited availability so please sign up as soon as possible.
Here’s what’s scheduled for the event. (Schedule subject to change.)
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Pre-conference Activities
Early Check-in (2:30 PM-8:00 PM)
DBIA National Course: Developing Design-Build Done Right Leaders w/Dr. Barbara Jackson (8:00 AM-12:00 PM) Separate registration via National DBIA required. Visit course page.
Young Professionals Bowling Social SPONSORED BY Hensel Phelps & Woden as Beverage Sponsor (4:00 PM-6:00 PM) Separate registration required: Visit Bowling Social page.
Welcome Opening Reception at MAKE in Anaheim, SPONSORED BY Mark III (6:30 PM-8:30 PM) (limited to first 350 that register for Opening Reception)
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Conference Day
Conference Registration (8:00 AM-7:30 PM)
Welcome Breakfast and Keynote Session with Jon Gordon (9:30 AM-12:00 PM)
Lunch on your own (12:00 PM-2:00 PM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (2:00 PM-3:15 PM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (3:30 PM-4:45 PM)
Wednesday Networking Social (6:00 PM-8:00PM)
Thursday, June 15, 2023 Conference Day & Awards
Conference Registration (8:00 AM-7:30 PM)
Continental Breakfast (8:00 AM-9:00 AM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (8:45 AM-10:00 AM)
Concurrent Education Tracks/Technical Sessions (10:15 AM-11:30 AM)
Owners Forum (10:15 AM-11:30 AM)
Time on your own (11:30 AM-1:00 PM)
Lunch and General Session with Owners' Panel (1:00 PM-3:30 PM)
Awards Registration (5:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Awards Cocktail Reception (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Awards Dinner and Program (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
Friday, June 16, 2023 Closing Day
Conference Registration (9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
Annual Roundtable (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
OUR EVENT PARTNERS
Did your team win an award and want to order additional trophys? Contact Tustin Awards, in Tustin, California.
Tustin Awards Inc.
Trophies, Plaques, & Awards
1322 Bell Ave, Ste 1-a
Tustin, CA · (714) 247-2277
Want to view the amazing event photos? PHOTO LINK
We hope to see you next year in Anaheim, CA in June. (June 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2023)
DBIA-WPR is excited to announce the 2022 Regional Conference & Awards Program! The event will be held in-person at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, August 24 - 26, 2022. The theme this year is People, Purpose, Passion.
The conference goal is to provide a platform for experienced, knowledgeable, and well-spoken industry experts to highlight key aspects of design-build project delivery. Be an integral part of the team, as we educate and promote the value of design-build project delivery and the effective integration of design and construction services to enhance the value proposition for owners, practitioners and everyone in our community. *** Click here to register online. *** (now closed)
Update: Conference "attendee" registrations have sold out. Award Program tickets are currently available at online registration. (but close to sell out)
The Meritage Resort and Spa: We have a reduced rate for hotel accommodations at conference venue. These may sell out, so don't delay if you want our group reduced rate. Click here for Meritage reduced rate (update: now sold out). Overflow hotel information available at online registration (hotel tab).
2022 Call for Abstracts (Now Closed) - Opened on Monday, February 14, 2022. Submission due March 18, 2022. Due date extended to April 1, 2022. Submittals must be made online only at the link. Click here to submit online. (online only.) Click here for a sample of the abstract submission format. Click here for submission guidelines, remembering that submission is to be done online.
Call for Awards (Now Closed) - Opened February 1, 2022. Submissions due March 4, 2022. Awards due date extended to March 16, 2022. Call for Award link: DBIA-WPR 2022 Awards Program Call for Entires. For more details regarding Awards Program, please visit Award page.
Coronavirus: DBIA-WPR wants everyone participating in the 2022 Regional Conference & Awards Program to feel safe and comfortable. As an organization, we encourage every attendee to wear a mask during indoor conference events, regardless of vaccination status. We also want to assure you that The Meritage Resort & Spa is following County Health Care Agency’s orders and recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19. Presently the Meritage Resort does not have any restrictions in place, however, the circumstances continue to remain fluid, and should restrictions change we are committed to fully complying with such regulations for the health and safety of our members and guests.
DBIA-WPR will be using the color-coded name ribbon system at the Regional Conference & Awards. The color-coded ribbons will be available to clearly convey to your fellow attendees your comfort level with personal contact:
Travel COVID Safe: Remember COVID-19 prevention strategies, like getting vaccinated, boosted when eligible, accessing testing, staying home if sick, and wearing a well-fitting mask with good filtration help protect yourself and others while traveling. People may choose to mask at any time.
The Napa County Coronavirus Guidance can be found at the following site: https://www.countyofnapa.org/2739/Coronavirus-COVID-19
The following is an excerpt from the California Department of Public Health guidance:
Effective March 1, 2022, the requirement for unvaccinated persons to mask in indoor public settings and businesses was replaced by a strong recommendation that all persons, regardless of vaccine status, mask in indoor public settings and businesses (examples: retail, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, meetings, state, and local government offices serving the public.
CDPH currently strongly recommends that individuals in these settings continue to mask in indoor settings. Masking will continue to be an important layer of protection along with the continued recommendations around vaccinations, testing, and ventilation, to keep schools a safe environment, even as case rates and hospitalizations decline.
Effective immediately, the universal masking requirement on public transit and in transit hubs is terminated. CDPH currently strongly recommends that individuals in these settings continue to mask while on public transit and indoors in transit hubs to continue protecting our most vulnerable and those communities disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/guidance-for-face-coverings.aspx
CDC recommendations can be found at the following site: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
We look forward to seeing you at our 2022 Regional Conference in Napa at the Meritage Resort & Spa and we hope you have a memorable time with us!
Here’s what’s scheduled for the event. (Schedule subject to change.)
Wednesday, August 24, 2022 Pre-conference Activities
Early Check-in (1:45 PM-8:30 PM)
Hardhat Factory Tour /Whiskey Tasting (2:30 PM-6:15 PM) (additional fee) SOLD OUT
Young Professionals Networking/Bowling Event (3:30 PM-6:30 PM) Seperate registration required: REGISTER
Opening Reception at The Meritage SPONSORED BY DBIA-WPR (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
Thursday, August 25, 2022 Conference Day & Awards
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast (8:30 AM-9:30 AM)
Welcome and Keynote Session with Karen Martin (9:30 AM-10:30 AM)
Technical Sessions (10:45 AM-12:00 PM)
Lunch and General Session (12:15 PM-1:45 PM)
Owners Forum (2:00 PM-3:15 PM)
Technical Sessions (2:00 PM-3:15 PM)
Technical Sessions (3:30 PM-4:45 PM)
Awards Registration (5:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Awards Cocktail Reception (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Awards Dinner and Program (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
Friday, August 26, 2022 Closing Day
Roundtable (10:00 AM-12:00 PM)
Young Professionals & Student Session (9:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Educational Forum (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Winery Tour (12:15 PM-2:30 PM) (additional fee) SOLD OUT
REGIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS (Click here for sponsorship details - subject to change)
September 29-October 1, 2021
Need to order extra awards? Please contact Tustin Awards | 714.247.2277 | tustinawards.com
Interested in seeing the pics?
Here is the link for images from the event:
https://roberthuskey.photoshelter.com/gallery/DBIA-2021/G0000Y5I4KRsXrm8
Password: JW Marriot
The DBIA-WPR 2021 Annual Regional Conference & Awards (rescheduled 2020 Conference) was held at the JW Marriott Anaheim Resort, September 29 - October 1, 2021.
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) – Western Pacific Region (WPR) hosted its 5th Annual Conference & Awards Program September 30, 2021 in Anaheim, California. The conference theme was: “Powerful Thought Leadership: Connect to be Future-Ready.”
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - DBIA-WPR LA/OC Chapter Golf Tournament
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - Pre-conference Activities: Owners' Mixer, Opening Social Event
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - Conference Day and Awards Program
Friday, October 1, 2021 - Conference Roundtable, Young Professionals Session, Young Professional and Student Tour, Education Committee & Faculty Advisory Forum.
Original 2020 conference registrations have are been carried over. Previous 2020 registrations can be accessed using original confirmation number.
Call for Abstracts link: Online ABSTRACT/SPEAKER/PRESENTATION Submittal Due April 16, 2021 (5PM PST) EXTENDED TO APRIL 23, 2021. Click here for pdf version of Call for Abstracts/Presentations (not for submittal purpose).
Call for Award link: DBIA-WPR 2021 Awards Program Call for Entires (now closed)
For more details regarding Awards Program, please visit Award page.
REGIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS
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*Rescheduled to 2021 due to COVID-19*
Registrations for 2020 WPR Conference and Awards Program will be transferred to the rescheduled Conference and Awards Program in 2021. Upon written request (admin@dbiawpr.org), you may receive a refund for conference/awards (less credit card fees). Given the large demand, please allow for longer response times than usual. DBIA promises we’ll respond as soon as possible.
Disney tickets purchased via the Disney link are nonrefundable, but the amount of the unused ticket may be applied towards new, equal or higher value ticket purchase at current prices. Tickets may not be downgraded to a ticket with fewer entitlements. No credit or refund will be given if a higher tier ticket is used on a lower tier date. Please contact Disney directly regarding changing any purchased tickets.
Location: ANAHEIM MARRIOTT, Anaheim Resort Area, California
Conference hotel reservations at Anaheim Marriott: Click here. Our reduced rate rooms are available only via the room block at the link above. Reserve early before the room block sells out.
Call for Awards - Closed on January 10, 2020. See Awards page for more info.
Call for Abstracts - Closed on January 20, 2020. Click here for pdf version of Call for Abstracts/Presentations (not for submittal purpose).
Here’s what’s scheduled for the event. (Schedule subject to change.)
May 20, 2020
Anaheim Convention Center Expansion Project Tour (3:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Owner Mixer (5:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Social Party at Ballast Point SPONSORED BY DPR (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
May 21, 2020
Conference Registration & Continental Breakfast (8:30 AM-9:30 AM)
Welcome and General Session (9:30 AM-10:30 AM)
Technical Sessions (10:45 AM-12:00 PM)
Owners Forum (10:45 AM-12:00 PM)
Lunch with Keynote (12:15 PM-1:45 PM)
Technical Sessions (2:00 PM-3:15 PM)
Young Professionals Session (2:00 PM-3:15 PM)
Technical Sessions (3:30 PM-4:45 PM)
Architectural Forum (3:30 PM-4:45 PM)
Awards Registration (5:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Awards Cocktail Reception (5:30 PM-6:30 PM)
Awards Dinner and Program (6:30 PM-8:30 PM)
May 22, 2020
Roundtable (9:00 AM-11:00 AM)
Disneyland®Resort Tickets: DBIA-WPR conference registrants will recieve a Disneyland®Resort discount ticket link in their registration confirmation email. The link is provided only to our atendees but additional tickets can be purchased for your guests. UPDATE: Disneyland®has increased ticket prices. Current pricing will be honored to those who purchase their tickets before Tuesday, March 10, 2020 via our link. On March 11, 2020, the on-line Disney Ticket Store will automatically be updated with new ticket pricing. Please be sure to take advantage of the savings by purchasing your Disneyland® tickets on or before Tuesday, March 10, 2020.
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Thank you to all that attended, sponsored and supported our 2019 Annual Regional Conference and Awards Program in Napa Valley.
Photos from the event can be viewed and downloaded.
To see them, go to Clients>Commercial page.
Scroll down to the DBIA gallery.
Click on it then enter the password: Meritage
You can view, share and download to your computer any files with the separate password: Napa
Need to order an additional trophy from the awards event? Click here for order form.
The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California
Wednesday, May 15th ~ Early conference registration/check in: 2pm to 5pm
Wednesday, May 15th ~ "Art of the Blend" in the Wine Cave! 5pm to 7pm - Sponsored by DPR. SOLD OUT
Wednesday, May 15th ~ Architects Only Mixer, 7pm to 9pm
Wednesday, May 15th ~ Young Professionals & Student Chapters BOWLERAMA! 7pm to 9pm - Sponsored by Pinner Construction
Thursday, May 16th ~ Conference and Awards Program - Full day of great speakers and presentations. Opening Session Speaker: Randall Miller, Rad Urban. Lunch Keynote Speaker: Chad Hymas, Author.
Friday, May 17th ~ "Roundtable Session" **Included with conference registration**
Join other industry professionals for roundtable discussions. Facilitated by Michael Moore (City of Anaheim) and Girish Kripalani (Arcadis) on Friday morning. Join us at the roundtable session and earn 2 hours of DBIA CEU's!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!
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FOR 2018 and prior to follow link: Past Conference/Awards