Design-Build Institute of America Western Pacific Region

Date: October 23, 2025

Time: 3:00pm - 6:30pm

Location: Sacramento, CA

Description: DBIA-WPR Sacramento Chapter Program and Reception, THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS: ALIGNING TEAMS FROM PURSUIT TO PROJECT.  Join DBIA-WPR Sacramento Chapter for an in-person panel discussion and networking reception. Successful Design-Build projects start with strong collaboration, and this panel will explore how to make that happen from day one. Owners, designers, and builders will share real examples of setting expectations for teamwork, building trust, keeping communication open, and creating clarity around roles and responsibilities. From success stories to lessons learned, the discussion will focus on practical strategies and a people first approach to creating aligned, trusting teams that deliver better outcomes.

Walk-ins: Walk-in attendees will be required to complete full online registration and payment at the door. To prevent delays at the door, completing online registration prior to your arrival at the venue is highly recommended. IF EVENT SELLS OUT, WALK-INS UNFORTUNATLEY CAN’T BE ACCOMMODATED.

Speakers:

• Courtney McLeod-Golden, Director of Planning, Design, and Construction - SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY
• Rosa Sheng, Vice President, Higher Education Studio Leader, and National Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion - SMITHGROUP
• Scott Hooker, President - BUEHLER
• Moderator: Aaron Schwartz, Preconstruction Executive - DPR CONSTRUCTION

Click here to register.          Click here for pdf of flyer.