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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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Sensor-Enabled Security & Readiness Monitoring
Today, installations and critical facilities face growing operational and security demands. The ability to monitor assets remotely and generate actionable intelligence has never been greater to sustaining mission readiness. -
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Successful Microgrid Projects for Dept. of War
This webinar shares practices which are proven to provide successful outcomes on Garrison (fixed) microgrid projects for the Department of Defense (Department of War). Based on real-world expertise, the presenter will discuss various perspectives including that of supplier, integrator, microgrid owner, and specifier.
Related TME Articles – Construction
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Building a Common Operating Picture of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Terrain
With an increasing need for commanders to have an understanding of infrastructure and the physical environment both on and off the battlefield, geospatial engineers must be able to provide a global, holistic, and cohesive view through tools like the Joint Engineer Common Operating Picture. -
Meeting Data-Intensive Challenges With Narrow AI
When considering solutions for targeted, data-intensive problems, such as a recent challenge undertaken by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center to predict construction project priorities, the use of traditional narrow artificial intelligence still beats emerging technologies. -
Leveraging Geospatial Data Tools on the Key Bridge Response
In carrying out the joint response after the Key Bridge collapse, the U.S. Coast Guard and other partner agencies leveraged both internal and external geographic information system expertise to provide data-sharing and near real-time monitoring capabilities. -
A Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle for Austere Environments
An innovative fuel cell emergency vehicle developed by the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center can provide exportable power, water, and a climate-controlled command center on a zero-emission platform to aid in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts where sites lack utilities and infrastructure.
