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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.
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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: Tim Hess, Kiewit
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
Upcoming National Webinars
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Surviving Your Company’s Acquisition
What influences employee organization commitment and how to improve organization commitment before, during, and after their company has been acquired? This webinar will dissect the main factors impacting organization commitment and how to change management framework for a better direction for the company and its employees. -
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Navigating the FAR Overhaul’s Impacts on the Rules and Regulations Governing Small Business Procurement
Executive Order 14275 initiated the overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which seeks to simplify the federal procurement process. This webinar will discuss the overhaul’s impact on small business procurement and its impact on both large and small government contractors -
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Leading in Times of Trouble
How do you deal with adversity and how can you provide vision in times of great stress and trouble? How can you motivate your team and provide vision when setbacks hit you hard but the mission is not over?
Related TME Articles – Construction
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Grounded by Uncertainty: The Adverse Effects of Continuing Resolutions
Continuing resolutions create compounding delays in modernization, training, and procurement for the U.S. Air Force—hindering long-term planning, operational capabilities, and overall readiness, as well as posing significant threats to national security and the ability to maintain air superiority and respond to crises. -
Physical Security Lessons Learned From State Department FLEX Missions
The Department of State’s experience in working from austere locations across the Pacific and its mature doctrine for executing physical security in such environments can offer lessons for the U.S. Marine Corps as the service carries out expeditionary advanced base operations in the region. -
Leading the Way: Partnering for Resiliency and Readiness
TME Interview with Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller, P.E., F.SAME, USAF Commander, Air Force Civil Engineer Center -
Developing Tomorrow’s STEM Workforce Through Partnership
TME recently interviewed leaders of the Panama City Post about paying it forward, their repertoire of STEM outreach, and the benefits of collaborating with similar-minded professional organizations.