Track: Project Management & Delivery

The benefits of building team work continuously during a project, all within the various delivery methods of Design-Bid-Build, Multiple Prime, CM at-risk, and Design-Build, will be highlighted in this session. Presenters will share tools to build team work through each phase of construction, including Pre-Design, Design, Procurement, Construction, and Post Construction. Participants will learn how to effectively employ good communication practices during the construction process, plan team work building early in the project with the goal of reducing changes, establish a teaming attitude to reduce risk to the client, consultant, and contractor; and create an active team building approach with deliberate and purposeful effort. They will see that building team work is essential to mitigating claims, reducing change orders, and adding value to clients.

Ruben Cruz, Ph.D., PE, Program Manager, Kleinfelder, Inc.
Bill Hawkins, Regional Construction Services Manager, Stantec
Kurt Reno, CCM, Senior Construction Manager, HDR

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program is a nationally prominent $4.4 billion rail infrastructure program. With 30 of 70 rail improvement projects constructed and in service, CREATE has demonstrated leadership precedence and construction delivery innovations since the program?s formation. Attendees will learn about CREATE, discover innovative construction delivery methods for rail infrastructure, and recognize ways to build strong collaborative relationships. They will hear how a $132 million federal grant for the CREATE 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project is being used to leverage additional public and private funds to fix the most complex and congested segment of railroad in North America. See how public agencies are overseeing the delivery of projects while demonstrating leadership precedence by establishing robust public involvement, community mobility, education, and community jobs.

David Zarowny, Senior Railroad Specialist, Knight E/A, Inc.
Samuel Tuck, PE, Bureau Chief, Freight Rail Management, Illinois Department of Transportation
Lillian Yan, Associate Vice President, HNTB Corporation

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

Join the sustainability committee as we explore the CM’s role in advancing our clients’ efforts to develop and implement a strategy for resilience, to prepare for, withstand, and recover from external disruption such as natural disasters. The nature of the stressors and disruption may vary by region, as may the best strategies for adaptive capacity. How can we support the best long term outcome? What have some jurisdictions and organizations done already, how were their plans developed, and why? We explore this and more through panel discussion and case studies.

Deeta Bernstein , Group Manager, Sustainable Services, Cotter Consulting, Inc.
Randy Britt, Chief Sustainability Officer, Vanir Construction Management, Inc.
Joyce Dawson, CCM, Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Construction, Anne Arundel Community College
Get Moy, PE, Vice President, AECOM
Jim Ogden, Principal, 3QC

 

For 20 years, Christine Cashen has shared her expertise on conflict resolution, stress management, and cultivating a happier more productive workplace. She is the author of the award-winning books, THE GOOD STUFF: Quips & Tips on Life, Love, Work, and Happiness, and It’s YOUR Business: Good Stuff for Your Personal, Professional, and Funny Business. Audiences have related so much to her experiences, struggles, and lessons that listeners have wanted to take her back with them to the office.

 

Before establishing the Rosado Shaw Group, LLC. in 2004, Deborah Shaw started, grew, and sold a multimillion-dollar international merchandising company with customers, including Costco, Federated, Publix, Walmart, and The Walt Disney Company. Most recently, she was PepsiCo’s SVP, Chief Global Diversity & Engagement, serving 260,000 associates in 200 countries and territories.

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

The Surf City Bridge Replacement, highlighted by a 3,773-foot long fixed-span bridge that provides a 65-foot clearance above the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in North Carolina, was set-up for success thanks to the early involvement of construction managers (CMs) who provided critical coordination. To accelerate project delivery, CMs reviewed environmental requirements and utility relocation timeframes during the design process. Some items were not completely resolved before construction with right-of-way, easements, and plan coordination, and this required the CMs to take on responsibilities that moved the project forward, resulting in the structure opening to traffic 10 months early. Participants will learn how involvement of the construction management team during the project development phase fosters communication with owners, agencies, contractors, and communities, and is critical to successful delivery.

Ben Meyer, PE, Project Engineer, RK&K

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

When the design, trades, and other contracts (the "twist") are held by the construction manager, they fall under the CM at-risk (CMAR) designation. This session will prove this is a delivery method that, if managed correctly, could see substantial project cost savings and schedule shortening. A key driver is the identification of unique aspects of the project and the partnering with experts in delivery and mitigation. As helpful as CMAR can be, attendees will see its implementation often presents a number of challenges as it is a significant departure from traditional Design-Bid-Build. Attendees will leave understanding the financial benefits of CMAR, the procurement methodology, the importance of expertise and thought leadership, and be mindful of the legislative approvals needed for CMAR.

Nick Dandolos, CCM, Vice President, Gannett Fleming

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

Private owners typically have flexibility to utilize all of the standards and delivery methods discussed within CMAA. Starting with key concepts that private owners need to practice during Pre-Design through commissioning, the presenters will bring in real world experiences detailing what worked and what didn't on multiple types of privately funded projects. Starting with the Pre-Design Phase, the panel will showcase important concepts that owners should consider to ensure the project will meet their needs and the project goals. This will include due diligence, budgeting, project procedures, contracts, team formation, and project controls. Critical initial tasks elaborated on include coordinating lender requirements into critical documents and facilitating proper lender inspections during construction. The panel will also discuss successful and unsuccessful ways to select design teams.

Claramargaret Groover, Esq., Of Counsel, Becker & Poliakoff
John Manning, PE, CCM, Principal, KMI International

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

How do you identify issues and potential claims? This presentation provides actionable strategies to manage the risk of claims. Details of what is a change, what is a claim, and how to avoid common claims and disputes will be presented. Components of a dispute avoidance system will be offered, coupled with a proactive claims management process. Through the understanding of case studies and examples of the common causes of claims, attendees will understand the basics of claims avoidance. In this interactive session, participants will be asked their opinions regarding the merits of common claims examples. Claims management vaccination ideas will be shared from precontract through construction and closeout. By thoroughly understanding the claims avoidance and claims management process, you too can vaccinate your project.

Lynne Baker, Esq., Executive Consultant, HKA
Cynthia Moore, CCM, Managing Consultant, HKA

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

A recipe for successful use of the emerging technologies of Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Visualization starts with the ingredients (a heaping ton of data that needs to be organized, managed, and interpreted), followed by preparation (data needs to be cleaned and made uniform), cookware (best in class BI software that has demonstrated success in the industry), and training for chefs (building a successful BI team includes a wide array of talented individuals and expertise). The culture change needed by organizations to focus on data first, as well as specific applications of technology within construction management, will be discussed. An interactive audience exercise demonstrating the transformational power of data visualization, as well as success stories from panel members and an attendee Q&A session, will round out the workshop.

Luciana Burdi, CCM, Intl. Assoc. AIA, Deputy Director Capital Programs, Massachusetts Port Authority
Dennis Ryan, Program Analyst, U.S. General Services Administration
Laura Stagner, AIA, Assistant Commissioner for Project Delivery, U.S. General Services Administration
Marty Turner, CCM, Principle Program Controls Manager, Jacobs

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

There are a number of project delivery strategies and variations available to owners. All have advantages and disadvantages and will work well when applied properly to the right projects. This presentation will discuss four basic project delivery strategies and explain how construction managers can get the best results from each: Design-Bid-Build, Multi-Prime Contracting, CM at-risk, and Design-Build. It will also guide participants in the early critical decisions and selecting the delivery strategy best suited for a particular project. The discussion will be valuable to both entry level and experienced owners and construction managers, as attendees will learn the basics of the contractual relationships within each delivery strategy, how each strategy affects team relationships, and what to focus on to achieve success, regardless of delivery strategy used.

Sandy Hamby, AIA, CCM, FCMAA, President, MOCA Systems
Chuck Kluenker, PE, FCMAA, Vice President, Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

Construction managers have significant impact on the potential occurrence and resolution of construction claims and disputes on a project. Arcadis' Global Construction Disputes Report identifies causes and trends in global construction disputes. The report is not just of interest to those already involved in a dispute, but also to those who want to avoid or mitigate disputes. The reported factors and causes of disputes will be compared to best practices as defined in the CMAA Standards of Practice and the Claims Management Guideline to identify the construction management tasks and activities which can directly impact disputes and claims occurrence resolution. Trends related to the causes and amounts of disputes globally will be presented, followed by a look forward in the market to discover potential drivers of future disputes.

Roy Cooper, PE, Senior Vice President, ARCADIS
John Markovs, Deputy County Attorney, Montgomery County Government
Joseph Seibold, PE, FCMAA, Executive Vice President, ARCADIS

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

WMATA has embarked on a 10-year, $15 billion program to upgrade infrastructure and provide much needed repairs to all facets of the system. To accomplish this, WMATA has institued an innovative approach to the selection of construction managers and implementation of the work performed by them. The session will cover the selection process, as well as the reduced time frame to onboard consultants. One of the challenges to be discussed is selection of the platform that will be used to manage documentation of the program. The session will review the process being utilized by WMATA to contract with construction management firms on its capital program, how the agency is contracting to perform construction, and how the agency will deliver the overall program through procurement and construction management methologies.

Diana Levy, Director, Capital Programs, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Brian Stover, PE CCM, Vice President, HNTB Corporation

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

As airports rapidly ascend in economic, social, and geographic importance, new construction and renovation projects are taking off at facilities nationwide. Owners need state-of-the-art, customer-friendly, amenity-filled airports to meet passenger and carrier demand. For construction managers delivering these projects, there has been an increased focus on customer service and eliminating inconveniences often associated with renovation projects. During this discussion, two project managers will provide innovative solutions to maximize construction dollars and address owner concerns, drawing on experience at John Glenn Columbus International Airport and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Attendees will engage in dialogue regarding expertise with terminal modernizations, ticket lobby renovations, curb-side improvements, façade restorations, mechanical and electrical system upgrades, commissioning, space planning, passenger amenities, and more.

Daniel Rauscher, Sr. Project Manager, Hill International, Inc.
Adrienne Sraver, CCM, Project Manager, Hill International, Inc.

 

Every economy is driven by how groups of people respond to incentives and opportunities. At the same time, the economy in recent years has undergone tremendous changes in how people share and interpret information. Former Wall Street Journal columnist and analyst at The Motley Fool, Morgan Housel, will walk you through where the economy is heading and how industries can stand to thrive.

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

This session will describe the unique challenges, issues and quality assurance processes instituted for a major pump station and reservoir project for Dallas Water Utilities. As construction designs become larger and more complex, and with increasingly smaller budgets, owners are relying on the expertise of construction managers to find design discrepancies, identify scope creep, reduce risks, and institute quality assurance processes. Construction companies are often tasked with delivering highly complex projects with limited resources, inexperienced personnel, and sub-par subcontractors. In many cases, a formidable quality control program has not been developed or executed properly. This session will provide a look at the big picture and lessons learned so attendees will be able to institute quality delivery processes, including oversight, execution, and implementation of a three-phased quality approach in the project delivery process to insure owners are getting what they paid for.

Mario Garza, CCM, Senior Construction Manager, Jacobs
Eva Gorgi, PE, Project Manager, City of Dallas

 

Track: Project Management & Delivery

Many owners use project management guides to communicate their expectations for how projects should be delivered. Often these are paper manuals that gather dust on shelves. Last year Massport embarked on an initiative to move its paper manuals into the 21st century by reorganizing and updating the information into a web-based platform accessible by the entire project team. This session will lay out Massport's "conditions of satisfaction" for its updated Project Delivery Guide (PDG), the collaborative process used to develop the guide, challenges encountered, and a live demonstration of the platform. The program will also highlight other benefits of a web-based PDG, including communication of owner expectations and standards to teams, user-friendly interfaces, incorporation of best management practices, encouragement of project team collaboration, and promotion of continuous improvement.

Luciana Burdi, CCM, Intl. Assoc. AIA, Deputy Director Capital Programs, Massachusetts Port Authority
Kurt Dettman, Esq.,, Principal, CDR Constructive Dispute Resolutions
Alex Tamilos, Consultant, HKA