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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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Construction COI: Accelerating Innovation: The NIH Modular Laboratory Journey
This webinar takes an inside look at how modular construction enabled the delivery of a $34M NIH research laboratory 18 months ahead of schedule without compromising quality or performance. This session will highlight how a fully modular, design-build approach accelerated speed-to-market, maintained stringent aesthetic and functional requirements, and relied on rapid design decisions, rigorous spec reviews, and the right project team. -
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SAME Energy Security Webinar: Exploring the Challenges at Mountain Home AFB’s New Water Treatment Plant
Mountain Home AFB in Idaho currently uses groundwater to meet the base’s water needs. The aquifer that supplies the groundwater is rapidly depleting and is expected to run out of water in 30 years. This webinar provides an overview of the 15+ year effort to identify new water supplies and how the base chose to get water from the C.J. Strike Reservoir along the Snake River, 14 miles away.
Related TME Articles – Construction
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Enhancing Wildfire Recovery Through AI-Powered Detection
To aid in recovery efforts after the 2023 Maui wildfire, an AI-driven computer vision program was developed to identify burnt vehicles in Lahaina and expedite debris removal. -
Empowering Decision-Making with BUILDER Dashboards
A newly developed interactive BUILDER SMS dashboard gives military leaders the power to make faster, smarter decisions by turning complex facility condition data into easy-to-understand visuals—helping streamline planning, optimize resources, and improve readiness. -
Digitizing Naval Facilities: A Modern Approach to Workspace Management
By leveraging LiDAR scanning, digital modeling, and integrated planning tools, Naval Sea Systems Command is gaining clearer insight into its physical assets, improving readiness, reducing costs, and setting the stage for smarter space management. -
Rising From the Ashes: Recovering Tyndall AFB
In the weeks following the destruction caused by Hurricane Michael in 2018 to Tyndall AFB and the Florida Panhandle, later estimated at $4.7 billion, hundreds of military and civilian engineers worked around the clock on immediate response activities to recover and begin rebuilding the installation—collaboratively executing one of the most difficult engineering challenges in U.S. Air Force history.
