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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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Navigating Challenges When Building Abroad
As U.S. strategic interests abroad evolve and require greater military construction investment, understanding the challenges and pitfalls that building abroad can pose is crucial in order to best control the cost and scheduling of a project. -
Creating SCIFs That Secure and Inspire
In designing secured spaces for federal agencies, the requirement for uncompromised security can also be balanced with human-centered design to create compartmentalized yet engaging environments that support both military and intelligence operations. -
Signaling Security: Designing a New Communications Headquarters
The Consolidated Communications Facility at Barksdale AFB blends historic architectural context with modern design to effectively support mission continuity and digital operations. -
An Installation of the Future: Planning, Programming, and Funding the Tyndall Rebuild
In the wake of Hurricane Michael, Tyndall AFB embarked on a visionary journey to become the “Installation of the Future”—a multi-layered program driven by reimagined master planning, resilient design, and flexible funding.
