Construction Community

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.

Community Chair

Curt Haldeman
Granite Construction Company

Construction COI Working Groups

Upcoming National Webinars

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  January 14, 2026

  Webinar

  Journey to SAME Fellow Webinar

  No two careers are the same and our paths may twist and turn as we carry our passions towards out goals. However, those detours don’t need to come at the expense of our long-term goals and achievements! In fact, they may be some of the most rewarding and challenging experiences. Thinking through and making a game plan during these seasons to make sure our long-term goals stay on track is incredibly important if we want to meet those goals.
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  January 21, 2026

  Webinar

  Assessment and Inspection Process for Sites with General Radioactive Materials

  A framework has been recently developed which provides a standardized approach in conducting a Preliminary Assessment (PA) and Site Inspection (SI) for sites with a known presence or potential presence of General-Radioactive Materials (G-RAM).
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  January 22, 2026

  Webinar

  Business Impacts of the FAR Revisions and Contract Vehicle Realignment

  The government contracting landscape has been redefined through recent revisions to the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs). All businesses alike and federal agencies are operating under a totally new set of rules based on recently released FAR 19 revisions and contract vehicle realignment.

Related TME Articles – Construction

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  Building a Modern Health Facility in a Historical Environment

  November 16, 2022

  In constructing a new dental, physical therapy, and behavioral health clinic within the historical medical district at Schofield Barracks, the design-build team needed to deliver a modern building that fit in a century-old aesthetic.