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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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Deploying Renewable Generation Through Small-Scale Hydropower
A field demonstration and ongoing investigation of modular hydrokinetic turbines by the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory illustrates the potential applicability for using the technology on military deployments. -
Driving Resilience Decisions Through Better Data
The Air Force Office of Energy Assurance is demonstrating how a new iteration of resilience assessments can better target and quantify potential vulnerabilities in energy security—bolstering national defense by supporting more informed decisions on resilience improvements at installations. -
Meeting Energy Challenges Through Nuclear Microreactors and Data Technologies
To address evolving threats and demands on installation energy security, the Department of the Air Force is pursuing pilot projects exploring advanced nuclear microreactors, powered by cutting-edge data tools, to increase readiness and resiliency. -
Construct, Catch, Train: Delivering Cradle-to-Grave European Theater Aircraft Arresting Systems
In preparation for a delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft to Malacky AB, the 435th Construction & Training Squadron completed the overseas repair of an aging aircraft arresting system, confronting timing challenges to complete the installation ahead of schedule.
