2025 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation

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2025 Design-Build for Transportation/Aviation

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/17/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 This forum provides an opportunity for design-build industry practitioners to have a robust conversation about industry trends and issues, including an opportunity provide input to help DBIA lead the way to solve some of the most prevalent challenges in today's market.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    This forum provides an opportunity for design-build industry practitioners to have a robust conversation about industry trends and issues, including an opportunity provide input to help DBIA lead the way to solve some of the most prevalent challenges in today's market.

    Edmund Caplicki

    Partner

    Evan Caplicki is an attorney who guides public agencies through all stages of innovative transportation infrastructure project development – from delivery option selection through procurement and contracting, to contract administration and claims resolution. Evan is also very active in the DBIA, currently serving on the Transportation and Contracts committees and having chaired the Legal and Legislative Committee, co-chaired several of the group’s transportation conferences, and taught courses on contracts and risk management.

    Mark Campbell

    Business Development

    Patricia Walsh

    Vice President and Director of Business Development–Midwest

    Parsons Transportation Group

    Tricia Walsh is Vice President and Director of Business Development–Midwest for Parsons Transportation Group. She is based in Parsons’ Chicago, IL, office. Ms. Walsh has worked in the transportation sector for more than 19 years and has engineering and construction experience in all transportation modes. In addition, she has experience assembling and managing project teams and overseeing qualification and technical submittals for large design-build, construction manager/general contractor, and public-private partnership (P3) pursuits in the United States and Canada. Some of Ms. Walsh’s successful project wins include the Ohio River Bridges East End Crossing P3 in Indiana/Kentucky, The Ohio River Bridges Downtown Crossing Design Build in Kentucky/ Indiana, The Rainbow Hydro Electric Station Redevelopment in Montana, the Innerbelt CCG1 design-build in Ohio, and the Daniel Boone Bridge design-build in Missouri. Licensed as both a professional engineer and a planning and scheduling professional, Ms. Walsh holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Marquette University and a master’s degree in project management from Northwestern University.
  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 The future of transportation and aviation infrastructure demands efficiency, innovation and collaboration - and design-build is delivering. This session brings together industry leaders from the award-winning Nashville International Airport Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility project and Amtrak to explore how design-build is transforming aviation and rail networks, ensuring faster, more cost-effective and resilient infrastructure. From the Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility at Nashville International Airport to Amtrak's broader efforts in modernizing rail infrastructure across the country. The panelists from Nashville and the presenter from Amtrak will discuss how they've tackled complex project delivery, multimodal connectivity and stakeholder engagement. While their work spans different sectors, the challenges - and the solutions - share key themes, including speed of delivery, sustainability, risk mitigation and passenger experience. This dynamic discussion and presentation will highlight how design-build is shaping the future of integrated transportation networks and what industry professionals can learn from these high-profile efforts. Whether you work in aviation, rail or broader transportation, you'll gain valuable insights into how Owners and teams are structuring contracts, promoting innovation and pushing the boundaries of project excellence.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    The future of transportation and aviation infrastructure demands efficiency, innovation and collaboration - and design-build is delivering. This session brings together industry leaders from the award-winning Nashville International Airport Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility project and Amtrak to explore how design-build is transforming aviation and rail networks, ensuring faster, more cost-effective and resilient infrastructure. 

    From the Terminal Lobby and International Arrivals Facility at Nashville International Airport to Amtrak's broader efforts in modernizing rail infrastructure across the country. The panelists from Nashville and the presenter from Amtrak will discuss how they've tackled complex project delivery, multimodal connectivity and stakeholder engagement. While their work spans different sectors, the challenges - and the solutions - share key themes, including speed of delivery, sustainability, risk mitigation and passenger experience. 

    This dynamic discussion and presentation will highlight how design-build is shaping the future of integrated transportation networks and what industry professionals can learn from these high-profile efforts. Whether you work in aviation, rail or broader transportation, you'll gain valuable insights into how Owners and teams are structuring contracts, promoting innovation and pushing the boundaries of project excellence.

    Laura Mason

    Executive Vice President-Capital Delivery

    Amtrak

    Callie Hepler, LEED AP

    Operations Manager

    Hensel Phelps

    Traci Holton

    Assistant Vice President Development & Engineering

    Nashville International Airport

    Mrs. Holton is the Vice President of Engineering, Chief Engineer and Deputy COO for the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA). As Chief Engineer, she is responsible for the design and construction of Nashville International Airports $1.4 billion expansion and renovation program, known as BNA Vision, and the $50 million annual capital program for both Nashville International and John C. Tune Airports.

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 The Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project is the largest capital improvement project in Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) history. The scope is to replace, reconstruct, and modernize ~10 miles of elevated track and support structures along Chicago's busiest transit corridor to increase train speeds and add capacity to CTA’s system with new structures designed for a 100-year service life. Design and construction features of this project include multiple alternative technical concepts (ATCs); CTA transit operations maintained throughout all phases of construction; advanced analyses including rail-structure interaction and vehicular-structure interaction; relocation of a historic building; and noise studies/abatement for community integration in design. ATCs allowed for the use of precast prestressed concrete (PPC) beams and the use of precast segmental box girders, which lowers cost, shortens construction schedule, reduces foundations, and minimizes maintenance. Design refinement with the contractor resulted in an optimized design for complex construction elements and use of the ATCs to minimize community impacts. The complex nature of this project in a dense urban environment resulted in staging the work to maintain transit service for the community while working to deliver a more reliable and enjoyable transit experience for Chicago commuters.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    The Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project is the largest capital improvement project in Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) history. The scope is to replace, reconstruct, and modernize ~10 miles of elevated track and support structures along Chicago's busiest transit corridor to increase train speeds and add capacity to CTA’s system with new structures designed for a 100-year service life. Design and construction features of this project include multiple alternative technical concepts (ATCs); CTA transit operations maintained throughout all phases of construction; advanced analyses including rail-structure interaction and vehicular-structure interaction; relocation of a historic building; and noise studies/abatement for community integration in design. ATCs allowed for the use of precast prestressed concrete (PPC) beams and the use of precast segmental box girders, which lowers cost, shortens construction schedule, reduces foundations, and minimizes maintenance. Design refinement with the contractor resulted in an optimized design for complex construction elements and use of the ATCs to minimize community impacts. The complex nature of this project in a dense urban environment resulted in staging the work to maintain transit service for the community while working to deliver a more reliable and enjoyable transit experience for Chicago commuters.

    Emily Hereford

    Principal, Transportation

    Stantec

    Emily Hereford, PE is a Principal at Stantec with 15 years of experience in transportation infrastructure as a structural engineer. For the CTA RPM project, she has filled many roles including Discipline Lead for non-station structures, Deputy Structural Lead for track structures, and Structural Discipline Lead. She is currently the Lead Designer for the project. She holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Northwestern University and an MS in Structural Engineering from Columbia University.

    Katrina Denny, PE

    General Manager, Construction - RPM

    Stephen Specht, PE

    Project Manager

    Walsh Construction

    Stephen is a Project Manager with Walsh Construction. Stephen has spent the entirety of his 15 year career working on complex transportation projects for Walsh in Chicago. He joined the CTA RPM project at the start in 2019, and led the Stations Task Force team through design phase and during construction. He holds a BS in Construction Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois."

    Andrew Senter

    Assistant Project Manager

    Walsh Construction

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 The Progressive Design-Builder envisioned a project where quality was high and collaboration was off the charts. Tumult is often experienced between the Design-Builder and Owner Oversight (Owner Advisor and Owner Employees) with respect to QC, QA and Oversight roles and responsibilities, creating heavy cost, schedule and quality impacts. The team collaborated to deploy a Composite Quality Organization (CQO). Combining QA and oversight roles into a single organization reducing project construction costs by up to 1.5% while enhancing owner control. A combined Quality plan was created, and task and culture training performed. A digital Construction Information Management System was deployed generating and tracking quality data against the Quality Plan. Staff training was reinforced with task specific prompts on expected inspection, testing, and documentation actions. All staff knew what was expected of them. As a result, alignment was very high. Confidence in product quality was also high. Quality documentation and validation of compliance were continuously available over any period at any time. Digital tools streamlined the process of converting data into useful information. This allowed escalated compliance issues to reach the owner and DBC more quickly, minimizing delays before reaching the final decision-makers

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    The Progressive Design-Builder envisioned a project where quality was high and collaboration was off the charts. Tumult is often experienced between the Design-Builder and Owner Oversight (Owner Advisor and Owner Employees) with respect to QC, QA and Oversight roles and responsibilities, creating heavy cost, schedule and quality impacts. The team collaborated to deploy a Composite Quality Organization (CQO). Combining QA and oversight roles into a single organization reducing project construction costs by up to 1.5% while enhancing owner control. A combined Quality plan was created, and task and culture training performed. A digital Construction Information Management System was deployed generating and tracking quality data against the Quality Plan. Staff training was reinforced with task specific prompts on expected inspection, testing, and documentation actions. All staff knew what was expected of them. As a result, alignment was very high. Confidence in product quality was also high. Quality documentation and validation of compliance were continuously available over any period at any time. Digital tools streamlined the process of converting data into useful information. This allowed escalated compliance issues to reach the owner and DBC more quickly, minimizing delays before reaching the final decision-makers

    Brett Daniel

    Transportation Engineer

    Debra Serio

    Utility and Railroad Program Manager

    Debra Serio, owner of Serio Consulting, is an experienced Utility and Railroad Program Manager, having worked for over 20 years as a UDOT consultant on large, complex transportation projects using both traditional and alternative delivery methods. Serio Consulting is well known in Utah’s transportation industry for having institutional knowledge of Utility and Railroad coordination and having built sound relationships with UDOT, project teams, local government agencies, utility companies, and railroad agencies throughout the state.

    Trent Beck

    Resident Engineer

    UDOT

    Trent Beck graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in geotechnical engineering. He has been an Engineer with UDOT for 10 years and a Resident Engineer for the last 4 years. He has been a part of several different alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build (DB), Progressive Design-Build (PBD) & Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC). In his free time, he enjoys hunting and spending time outdoors.

    Brady Roberts

    Project Manager

    UDOT

    Brady has worked as UDOT project manager for the last 9 years. Prior, he spent 5 years as a Field Engineer for UDOT in regions 1 and 2. He enjoys working on the project level and working with great teams! In his free time he can be found exploring the outdoors.

    Bryan Griffith

    Project Manager

    Granite Construction

    Bryan has 21 years of experience in the Heavy/Highway and Civil Construction industry working on complex transportation projects with alternative delivery methods with the Utah, Idaho and California departments of transportation. As a Project Manager with over 16 years of Design-Build and CMGC experience, he has managed projects with funding limitations, compressed timelines, geotechnical risks, new delivery methods and high stakeholder commitments. He is the project manger of Utah's first PDB.

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 Selected as a Top Project in 2023 by Railway Track & Structures magazine, the $150 Million MTA Eastbound Re-Route Design-Build Construction for the East Side Access project is transforming the Harold Interlocking, the largest railroad junction in New York City and the busiest in the U.S., to improve the movement of Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, and Amtrak trains. The project involves designing and constructing a new cut-and-cover tunnel, modifying and re-supporting the Honeywell Street Bridge, and upgrading track, traction power, and overhead catenary systems. These enhancements will significantly improve daily commutes and reduce congestion along the Northeast Corridor. This session will demonstrate how the Design-Build delivery model enabled an integrated approach to tackling complex challenges, allowing for seamless collaboration among designers, contractors, and stakeholders. The presentation will explore key innovations that facilitated efficiency and a coordinated design, while also sharing valuable lessons learned from executing the work within an active interlocking, requiring close coordination with multiple operating railroad agencies and adjacent contractors. This topic is crucial for understanding how integrated delivery can successfully address the complexities of large-scale, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    Selected as a Top Project in 2023 by Railway Track & Structures magazine, the $150 Million MTA Eastbound Re-Route Design-Build Construction for the East Side Access project is transforming the Harold Interlocking, the largest railroad junction in New York City and the busiest in the U.S., to improve the movement of Metro-North Railroad, Long Island Rail Road, and Amtrak trains. The project involves designing and constructing a new cut-and-cover tunnel, modifying and re-supporting the Honeywell Street Bridge, and upgrading track, traction power, and overhead catenary systems. These enhancements will significantly improve daily commutes and reduce congestion along the Northeast Corridor. This session will demonstrate how the Design-Build delivery model enabled an integrated approach to tackling complex challenges, allowing for seamless collaboration among designers, contractors, and stakeholders. The presentation will explore key innovations that facilitated efficiency and a coordinated design, while also sharing valuable lessons learned from executing the work within an active interlocking, requiring close coordination with multiple operating railroad agencies and adjacent contractors. This topic is crucial for understanding how integrated delivery can successfully address the complexities of large-scale, multi-stakeholder infrastructure projects.

    Xiaohu Fan, PhD, PE

    Senior Project Manager

    Gannett Fleming TranSystems

    Xiaohu Fan Ph.D., P.E., DBIA is a Senior Project Manager at Gannett Fleming TranSystems in the Public Transit sector, with nearly two decades of combined research and practicing experience in vertical and horizontal transportation realms. His recent work focuses on large-scale design-build projects. Xiaohu specializes in leading and managing both new and rehabilitation designs of complex infrastructure projects that require interdisciplinary coordination and collaboration with multiple stakeholders.

    Frank Spinozza, PE

    Senior Project Manager

    Railroad Construction Company

    Frank Spinozza is a Senior Project Manager with Railroad Construction Company and has 2 decades of construction management experience. An award-winning design-build project manager, Frank's most recently completed railroad project, the $108-million Mid-Suffolk Electric Yard project on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) in Ronkonkoma, New York, was recognized as 2020 Large Project of the Year by the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC).

    Alessandro Ciamei, PE

    Associate

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 In 2008, MDOT re-initiated their Design-Build program due to AARA. The program focused on tackling MDOT’s most complex projects which has led to many lessons learned. Design-Build brings a different set of challenges to both the Owner and Design-Build Team. These challenges made apparent the need for a partnership between MDOT and Industry Partners. Through many collaborative efforts, this partnership has resulted in a highly effective program; delivering many successful projects for all parties. The partnership has led to improvements of the design-build contract based on the lessons learned over the last 15 years and include the following: Building relationships to foster trust and partnerships through collaboration through Industry Organizations, Owner and DB Team personnel selection and team structure to foster a partnership throughout implementation; Owner selection of the procurement method that targets the project goals; Planned and repetitive engagement at the program and project level to ensure consistent improvement. The panel will highlight the most recent PDB project which includes construction of capacity improvements to accommodate a significant increase in traffic due to an EV battery manufacturing plant in southwest Michigan.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    In 2008, MDOT re-initiated their Design-Build program due to AARA. The program focused on tackling MDOT’s most complex projects which has led to many lessons learned. Design-Build brings a different set of challenges to both the Owner and Design-Build Team. These challenges made apparent the need for a partnership between MDOT and Industry Partners. Through many collaborative efforts, this partnership has resulted in a highly effective program; delivering many successful projects for all parties. The partnership has led to improvements of the design-build contract based on the lessons learned over the last 15 years and include the following: Building relationships to foster trust and partnerships through collaboration through Industry Organizations, Owner and DB Team personnel selection and team structure to foster a partnership throughout implementation; Owner selection of the procurement method that targets the project goals; Planned and repetitive engagement at the program and project level to ensure consistent improvement. The panel will highlight the most recent PDB project which includes construction of capacity improvements to accommodate a significant increase in traffic due to an EV battery manufacturing plant in southwest Michigan.

    Ryan Mitchell, PMP, DBIA

    Administrator, Office of Major Projects

    Michigan Department of Transportation

    Ryan M. Mitchell, DBIA, PMP is Administrator of Michigan DOT’s Office of Major Projects. He is responsible for MDOT’s statewide Major Projects and alternative delivery program. MDOT commonly utilizes CM/GC, DB, P3, and is currently developing its first Progressive DB projects. Prior to joining MDOT in 2019, Mr. Mitchell supported P3 and DB programs throughout the US. He has served as a manager for over $8 billion of P3 concession and DB projects.

    James Ranger, P.E.

    Innovative Contracting Manager

    Michigan DOT’s Innovative Contracting Unit

    James Ranger, P.E. is the manager of Michigan DOT’s Innovative Contracting Unit. He is responsible for MDOT’s statewide alternative delivery program. James has 20 years’ experience in project development and delivery at MDOT, including eight years in alternative project delivery. James’ alternative delivery experience includes project and program management, project procurement, and implementation using a variety of alternative delivery methods, including design-build, CMGC, and piloting MDOT's first two progressive design-build projects.

    Jay Desai, DBIA

    Director of Design-Build/Innovative Contracting

    C.A. Hull

    Jay Desai, DBIA, is the Director of Design-Build/Innovative Contracting at C.A. Hull, overseeing all innovative contracting projects. With 29 years in the industry, he has witnessed the evolution of Innovative program delivery methods in Michigan. Jay's roles have ranged from Field Superintendent, Project Manager and finally Innovative Program Director. He is currently the Project Manager Key Staff for the Marshall Modernization Progressive Design-Build project with the MIC Joint Venture Team.

    Sean Kelsch

    VP, Transportation

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 The Jefferson/Clallam project removes six fish barriers along US 101, east of Sequim, WA, by constructing five single-span bridges and one buried box culvert. This presentation highlights the extensive collaboration facilitated among WSDOT, WDFW, and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, by Joint Venture and the Designer, focusing on the integration of environmental objectives with practical construction strategies. Attendees will gain insights into innovative design approaches tailored for each barrier location, exploring how to effectively balance ecological considerations, Tribal interests, costs, and construction impacts. This session will also emphasize the critical role of communication and stakeholder engagement in achieving project success, making it relevant for professionals involved in integrated delivery. By adhering to DBIA Best Practices, such as early involvement of key participants, clear and comprehensive contractual documents, and performance-based requirements, this project exemplifies "Design-Build Done Right."

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    The Jefferson/Clallam project removes six fish barriers along US 101, east of Sequim, WA, by constructing five single-span bridges and one buried box culvert. This presentation highlights the extensive collaboration facilitated among WSDOT, WDFW, and the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, by Joint Venture and the Designer, focusing on the integration of environmental objectives with practical construction strategies. Attendees will gain insights into innovative design approaches tailored for each barrier location, exploring how to effectively balance ecological considerations, Tribal interests, costs, and construction impacts. This session will also emphasize the critical role of communication and stakeholder engagement in achieving project success, making it relevant for professionals involved in integrated delivery. By adhering to DBIA Best Practices, such as early involvement of key participants, clear and comprehensive contractual documents, and performance-based requirements, this project exemplifies "Design-Build Done Right."

    Haritha Venna

    Senior Project Manager

    Our panel of experts brings together diverse backgrounds, including owner, design-build contractor, design manager, and environmental compliance manager. We will discuss the challenges of fish barrier removal projects through this multifaceted lens, fostering dynamic conversations that enhance stakeholder engagement and collaborative problem-solving. We’ll share lessons learned and tools that contributed to our successful projects, exploring innovative solutions that respect ecological integrity and community values, ensuring that all voices are heard throughout the process.

    Buck Allen

    Joint Venture Project Manager

    Hamilton Construction

    Buck Allen is the Washington Operations Manager for Hamilton Construction Co., based in Olympia, WA. He is responsible for project oversight and coordination on Hamilton jobs throughout Washington and the Idaho Panhandle. Over his 20-year career, Buck has worked with a variety of public and private clients on complex transportation projects, including Washington DOT design-build, design-bid-build and design-build fish passage projects, Arizona DOT CMAR and design-bid-build projects, and challenging Class I railroad projects in Washington.

    Elise Bugge

    Environmental Project Manager

    Elise Bugge is an Environmental Compliance Manager for fish passage design projects. With expertise in regulatory compliance, Elise excels at coordinating with state agencies, tribal governments, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project delivery. Skilled in navigating complex environmental permitting processes, she fosters collaboration to support sustainable infrastructure while protecting aquatic ecosystems. Her dedication to environmental stewardship and stakeholder engagement drives successful outcomes in advancing fish passage and habitat restoration initiatives.

    Grant McCombie

  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 The Tampa International Airport Main Terminal Curbside Expansion program is the design and construction of a new featured express passenger drop-off facility for both the Red Side (North) and Blue Side (South) terminals. These facilities are unique as they are intended to alleviate the traffic to the legacy departure curbside at the terminal and provide a segregated passenger pickup and drop-off experience for passengers who don’t need to check luggage. The design, construction, and successful power switchover of a new central energy plant was also a part of the project adding to the complexity. The need for the design-build team to use Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) beyond just the Building Information Modeling (BIM) was critical. This required meticulous planning and coordination to avoid any disruptions to airport operations. What we will discuss here is how in the progressive design-build environment we were able to accomplish and continue to accomplish this.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    The Tampa International Airport Main Terminal Curbside Expansion program is the design and construction of a new featured express passenger drop-off facility for both the Red Side (North) and Blue Side (South) terminals. These facilities are unique as they are intended to alleviate the traffic to the legacy departure curbside at the terminal and provide a segregated passenger pickup and drop-off experience for passengers who don’t need to check luggage. The design, construction, and successful power switchover of a new central energy plant was also a part of the project adding to the complexity. The need for the design-build team to use Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) beyond just the Building Information Modeling (BIM) was critical. This required meticulous planning and coordination to avoid any disruptions to airport operations. What we will discuss here is how in the progressive design-build environment we were able to accomplish and continue to accomplish this.

    Maurice Clark

    Senior VDC Manager

    Hensel Phelps’ Southeast Region

    Maurice Clarke, Senior VDC Manager at Hensel Phelps’ Southeast Region, has an eighteen-year career integrating VDC technology into design and field operations. He holds a B.Sc. in Drafting and Design and an M.Sc. in Project Management from Missouri State University. Maurice has managed thirty-four projects, including nine for five Aviation and Transportation clients, totaling $2.6 billion.

    Andres Chacon

    Aviation Architecture Group Director

    Andrés Chacón is a dedicated Aviation Architect with more than 20 years of experience, driven by a passion for creativity and continuous learning. With a proven track record of successful project delivery, he excels at transforming innovative concepts into tangible realities. Andres' ability to collaborate effectively with clients, consultants, and city officials ensures smooth project execution and consensus-building. His commitment to timeless architectural design, blending aesthetics and function, is evident in his

    Jose Covarrubias

    BIM/CAD Manager

    Alejandro Iturriago

    Regional VDC Manager

    The Beck Group

    Alejandro is a Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) expert specializing in transportation and aviation projects. As Regional VDC Manager at The Beck Group, he drives data-driven collaboration to optimize design-build delivery. His work includes the Tampa International Airport Main Terminal Curbside Expansion, Airside D terminal and Washington Metro projects, focusing on minimizing disruptions and enhancing efficiency through advanced VDC strategies.
  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 As infrastructure needs and investment opportunities increase through federal and other funding sources across the nation, and as projects become increasingly complex, the ability to successfully deliver large-scale projects is critical. Being able to successfully apply a variety of project delivery models across transportation sectors enhances our capability as an industry to deliver much needed transportation improvements. VPRA's Long Bridge $2.3 Billion program to provide new rail capacity and multi-modal transportation improvements is being delivered using both design-build and progressive design-build methods. Best practices from VPRA's program, along with best procurement practices from the $2.3 Billion Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project will be presented, including risk sharing, industry collaboration, and procurement strategies.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    As infrastructure needs and investment opportunities increase through federal and other funding sources across the nation, and as projects become increasingly complex, the ability to successfully deliver large-scale projects is critical. Being able to successfully apply a variety of project delivery models across transportation sectors enhances our capability as an industry to deliver much needed transportation improvements. VPRA's Long Bridge $2.3 Billion program to provide new rail capacity and multi-modal transportation improvements is being delivered using both design-build and progressive design-build methods. Best practices from VPRA's program, along with best procurement practices from the $2.3 Billion Transform 66 Outside the Beltway project will be presented, including risk sharing, industry collaboration, and procurement strategies.

    Susan Shaw, DBIA, PE, CMAA

    Vice President, Major Program Development & Delivery

    ATCS

    Susan Shaw is a subject matter expert in major program development and delivery for ATCS and has delivered major design-build projects for over 20 years. Prior to joining ATCS she directed VDOT’s Megaprojects Office in Northern Virginia, where she was responsible for over $5 Billion worth of projects including Express Lanes on I-66 Outside the Beltway, I-495, and I-95. During her VDOT career, Susan established the first-of-its-kind Design-Build delivery section in the NOVA District.

    Shirlene Cleveland, PE

    Senior Director, Long Bridge Project

    Virginia Passenger Rail Authority

    Shirlene Cleveland, PE, is VPRA’s Senior Director for the Long Bridge Project. She has nearly 25 years of experience overseeing large projects for various public agencies around the DC Metro Area, including the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project and the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project (Silver Line). Shirlene’s mix of experience make her uniquely qualified to lead the Long Bridge Project to a successful completion in time for the expansion of rail service in 2030.

    Thomas O'Rourke

    Project Executive

    Fyiad Constantine

    Assistant Vice President of Engineering and Construction

    Virginia Passenger Rail Authority

    Fyiad Constantine is the AVP of Program Strategies at the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. He has almost 21 years of experience in engineering, project, and program management, within engineering consulting, Class 1 freight rail, and public rail entities. Fyiad gained his undergraduate degree in civil engineering, and graduate degrees in finance and business administration. He is a licensed engineer in five states, and has memberships with AREMA, ASCE, and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honors Society.
  • Includes Credits Recorded On: 03/18/2025

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 Today's transportation infrastructure market is frequently producing proposal prices in excess of owner expectations and even financing capabilities. These can result in project delays, cancellations, and proposal revisions/BAFOs. This presentation will look at what is causing the price increases, what options there are that can help avoid the need for proposal revisions, how to navigate the federal legal framework associated with using proposal revisions, and what both owners and design-builders can do to avoid proposal revisions and administer them when they are used.

    CONTENT EXPIRES: December 31, 2027 

    Today's transportation infrastructure market is frequently producing proposal prices in excess of owner expectations and even financing capabilities. These can result in project delays, cancellations, and proposal revisions/BAFOs. This presentation will look at what is causing the price increases, what options there are that can help avoid the need for proposal revisions, how to navigate the federal legal framework associated with using proposal revisions, and what both owners and design-builders can do to avoid proposal revisions and administer them when they are used.

    Edmund Caplicki

    Partner

    Evan Caplicki is an attorney who guides public agencies through all stages of innovative transportation infrastructure project development – from delivery option selection through procurement and contracting, to contract administration and claims resolution. Evan is also very active in the DBIA, currently serving on the Transportation and Contracts committees and having chaired the Legal and Legislative Committee, co-chaired several of the group’s transportation conferences, and taught courses on contracts and risk management.

    Evan Eisland

    Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

    MTA Construction and Development

    Shailendra G. Patel, P.E., FDBIA

    State APD Engineer, Alternative Project Delivery Division Administrator

    Virginia Department of Transportation

    Shailendra G. Patel, P.E., FDBIA is the Division Administrator for the Alternate Project Delivery Division at VDOT and is responsible for developing and implementing the Department’s policy on procurement and execution of their design-build program. He holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with major in structural engineering and master’s degree in business administration. He has more than 30 years of experience working in the design and construction of commercial and transportation projects.

    David Pupkiewicz, FDBIA

    Vice President Business Development-SE

    Flatiron Dragados

    As Vice President Business Development for Flatiron Dragados, Dave’s role encompasses team formation, agreement negotiation, and owner interaction for Alternative Delivery infrastructure projects. He has over 35 years of experience with his primary focus on alternative project delivery. His experience spans numerous market sectors including transportation, water and wastewater, and government facilities. He has been recognized with Fellow status as a DBIA Designated Design-Build Professional and has served in leadership roles for several associations.