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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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100 Percent PFAS Compliance with Regenerable Ion Exchange Resin
The operational success of a RIEX system spotlights its successful approach to combating PFAS in an effective and economical manner. (Sponsored Content) -
Developing an Engineering Standard of Care for Cyber Safety
There is growing urgency to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure from a cyberattack, which will require improvements in both federal policies and day-to-day operations to strengthen response and recovery from incidents. -
Improving Escalation Forecasting in Federal Construction
A newly developed escalation forecasting methodology for major capital acquisition projects improves on previous models with a Monte Carlo simulation to increase accuracy. -
Reducing Health Risks When Working in Confined Spaces
Completing an audit of the hazards, permits, and roles and responsibilities associated with confined spaces can help alleviate health risks and enhance worker protections around these aspects of facilities.