SAME National AI IGE Project Survey
The SAME National IGE Project on AI in the Federal A/E/C Sector is asking for help with a short survey on how artificial intelligence is being used, tested, or constrained. The IGE Project on AI is developing a federal-focused baseline on adoption to support an upcoming white paper and future discussions, with publication tied to SBC this fall. The survey takes about 8-10 minutes. Please answer at a high level and do not include sensitive, proprietary, classified, export-controlled, or CUI information.
The deadline to submit responses is June 12.
As a thank-you for participating, everyone who completes the survey will receive the aggregate findings and the raw data set if they provide their information at the end of the survey.
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Community Mission
The Construction Community of Interest enables SAME to 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 both the government and contractor.
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.
NAC Special Achievement Award
The National Academy of Construction is accepting nominations for its 2026 Recognition of Special Achievement Award for Project Excellence.
Qualifying companies/agencies are encouraged to apply. Deadline to submit is April 30, 2026.
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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
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: Mike Darrow
Vice Chair: Colby Swanson, ADL Ventures
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Upcoming National Webinars
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Brave New World: Bid Protests in 2026 and Beyond
Any industry insider can tell you that bid protests have become – for good or for ill – an inevitable feature of many procurements. For that reason, successful contractors know how to both successfully assert a protest challenging a competitor’s improper award, and successfully defend against baseless protests brought by their own disgruntled competitors. -
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Progressive Design Build: A New Delivery Method Now Available
Progressive Design Build – New NDAA language. This webinar will help explain the fundamental shift in federal construction delivery and clarify the meaning and application of qualifications-based selection processes for construction. Our expert presenters will address what this model means to acquisition teams and how industry evaluates and responds to these opportunities.
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