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Community Mission
The Construction Community of Interest enables SAME to help improve construction delivery of federal projects. We focus on keeping projects on budget, on schedule, and of the highest quality with a goal of reversing current trends. We openly represent interests of government and contractors.
Through that collaborative mindset, we foster opportunities for reform and partnership ultimately to ensure the infrastructure security of our nation. Membership in the Construction COI is open to all members of SAME.
Community Chair
Curt Haldeman
Granite Construction Company
Immediate Past Chair: Angie Martinez, F.SAME, Martinez Construction Services
Vice Chair/Chair Elect: Jason Grubb, Granite Construction Company
Vice Chair, Secretary: Michelle Exaros, Fulcrum Energy Solutions
Vice Chair, Communications: Kirste Webb, PQC Solutions
Vice Chair, National Programs and Events: BG Glenn Goddard, USAR (Ret), Parsons
Vice Chair, Innovation and Technology: Karthik Baharat
SAME National Office Staff Liaison: Ree Miskimon, FSMPS
Construction COI Working Groups
Vice Chair & DAU Liaison: Sam Barnett, Disaster Management Group, LLC (DMG)
Vice Chair: Tim Hess, Kiewit
Vice Chair: CAPT Mike Blount, CEC USN (Ret), AECOM
Chair, Unified Playbook: Jenn Campbell, worldAWAKE
Vice Chair: Colby Swanson, ADL Ventures
Industrialized Construction: Delivering DOW Facilities Faster
Upcoming National Webinars
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Surprising Stories About Camp David’s Unique History
Do you know the original name of Camp David? Do you know its historic role in the WW-2 D-Day invasion, or even where the secret presidential retreat is located? Please join us for this compelling webinar presented by a former commander of Camp David who will answer these questions and provide scores of other interesting facts and stories about the 84-year-old mountaintop refuge. -
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The Latest in HRSC: Real-Time Data and Remedial Alternatives
The process of High-Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) continues to evolve, giving environmental professionals faster, more defensible ways to understand and remediate contaminated sites.
Related TME Articles – Construction
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ENGINEERS IN CRISIS: The 9/11 Pentagon Response
When a hijacked Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, a specially trained military engineering unit based at Fort Belvoir was among the first groups to respond—and its adaptive readiness and selfless service epitomize the legacy of all who swear to “honor and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic.” -
Engineering Diplomacy in Palau
As part of a recent deployment to the Republic of Palau, the U.S. Army’s Civic Action Team 84-10 completed a series of community-focused engineering projects that not only delivered critical infrastructure support but strengthened trust and host-nation relationships in an important strategic area of the globe. -
Scaling AI to Support Wildfire Debris Recovery
To support debris removal operations following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, an AI-assisted approach initially used as part of wildfire recovery efforts in Maui was scaled up for parcel-level vehicle detection across a larger, more complex debris removal environment. -
Mapping a Smarter Waste to Energy Future
The Waste to Energy Geographical Information System Gap Analysis Tool provides a better way to visualize potential waste-to-energy conversion opportunities for military bases—offering increased security, reliability, and resilience.
SAME Strategic Partners – Construction
Through SAME, we can change how our government builds and delivers mission-critical infrastructure. We can lead with trust. We can transform acquisition—together.
Sam Barnett, LDP Class of 2024-2025