From Vision to Reality: Understanding Project Delivery

Join an experienced construction and program manager for an engaging discussion on project delivery methods and their impact on project success. Drawing from real-world case studies across a variety of project types, this presentation will examine how delivery approaches such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), and Lease-Leaseback influence collaboration, risk management, cost, schedule, and quality outcomes. Attendees will gain practical insights from lessons learned, challenges encountered, and strategies that helped teams achieve successful project results.

SPEAKERS

Ken Smith, Kitchell Program Manager

Ken has over 31 years of industry experience, Ken is familiar with all aspects of a construction project. He has worked on large new construction, renovation and expansion projects in a wide range of market sectors, including civic/municipal, aviation and commercial using various delivery methods including design-build, CM at risk.

Sandy Mendler, Gensler Principal

Sandy is a nationally recognized architect and planner specializing in healthy, sustainable learning environments. As Education Practice Area Leader for Gensler's Northwest region, she leads the design of higher education facilities that foster community, advance research, and support student-centered learning. Sandy is a LEED Fellow, a Senior Fellow of the Design Futures Council, and serves on multiple sustainability, equity, and resilience leadership boards.

Paul Cooper, TEF Principal

Paul is a previous AIASF chapter president and brings more than three decades of experience leading thoughtful, high-quality design for complex public projects. An active member of DBIA, Paul has led design in collaborative design-build environments for more than 20 years.

Moderator: Patricia Nguyen, Kitchell Executive Director

Patricia is a Certified Construction Manager, with twenty-five years of experience in the construction industry and is experienced with all aspects of program and project management on multiple K-14 programs within the Bay Area and Southern California most recently on Sequoia Union High School District and West Valley College in the Bay Area.

AGENDA:

5:30PM - Doors Open

6:00PM - Program Begins

7:30PM - Program Ends