New England Chapter

Building better projects through design-build

DBIA New England connects owners, architects, engineers, and contractors across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Design-Build Done Right®.

Upcoming events Register for an event

Coming up next

Monday, November 16 to Wednesday, November 18, 2026

DBIA Certification Program, Boston

In person · Boston, MA · Three-day program

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Fall Social at Tree House Brewing Company

In person · Tewksbury, MA · 4:00 – 7:00 PM

See full calendar →

Open for entries

2026 Design-Build Award submissions are open

Entries close Friday, December 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Projects completed December 2024 through December 2026, from any sector of the construction industry.

Every entry is showcased at the Annual Meeting and Awards Gala, whether or not it wins.
Gold, Silver and Bronze are awarded in each category, and winning teams are invited to present their project.
Entry is $150 for members and $350 for non-members. There is no fee for Owners, Government Entities and Municipalities.

Enter a project

Questions: contact@dbiane.org

Programs & Events

Upcoming events

Friday Forums, networking events, and the annual meeting and awards gala

Monday, November 16 to Wednesday, November 18, 2026

DBIA Certification Program, Boston

In person

29 CEH / 28 AIA HSW · Registration closed

Sold out

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Fall Social at Tree House Brewing Company

In person Networking

Members $40 · Non-members $60 · Owners and students $20

Thursday, January 28, 2027

2026 Design-Build Awards

In person

Registration details announced soon

Save the date

Get involved

There is a way in, wherever you are in your career

Whether you want to learn, build your network, or take a lead, there is a place for you at DBIA New England. You do not need to be a member to start. Your involvement strengthens design-build across the six New England states and moves your own career along with it.

Start by showing up

You do not need to be a member to attend. Friday Forums are online and free to members, and our in-person programs are priced to stay accessible. Come to one and see what the chapter is like.

View the event calendar →Plan ahead and make your presence count.

Join a committee

Committees are where ideas turn into action, from education and events to legislative advocacy, awards, and student chapters. Bring your voice to the group that interests you most.

See what our committees do →Eight committees, all open to members. Volunteer to join one →Tell us where you would like to help.

Become a member

Membership is held through DBIA National, and New England is included at no extra cost. Join once and you are assigned to the region serving your area, with discounts on education and a path to DBIA certification.

Join DBIA →Opens at DBIA National. See what membership includes →Benefits by member type.

Sponsor the region

Sponsorship puts your firm in front of owners, designers, and builders across New England, and funds the education and student programs the chapter runs each year.

View sponsorship tiers →Annual tiers and student scholarship.

News

Latest from DBIA New England

Regional updates, legislative news, and event recaps

Legislative · New England

MA budget proposes progressive design-build pilot, impacts transportation projects statewide

February 26, 2026

Chapter news

2026 board of directors and committee chairs announced

February 5, 2026

Event recap

Sold-out 2025 annual dinner celebrates 200+ members and design-build excellence

February 4, 2026