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Event - AZ Chapter

Date: June 22, 2022 

Time: 3pm - 5pm

Location: Hensel Phelps Western District Office, Phoenix, AZ

Description: DBIA-WPR Arizona Chapter joint event with LCI. Aligning Design-Build and Lean Principles for Successful Project Delivery.

Is this event for you? Delivering design-build projects in the most efficient manner possible involves the application of Lean practices.  Our two-part series will include a review of the cross-mapping between Design-Build Done Right™ and Lean practices followed by a case study where the project team from the Chandler Regional Medical Center Patient Tower will share their practical application of Lean practices in design-build delivery.

Panelists:

Mike Gonzalez, DBIA, LEED, AP, Vice President, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Mike leads the Arizona DBIA chapter and has extensive experience leading Design-Build and Lean projects. 

Jay Layton, Executive Vice President,TDIndustries.  Jay is the Executive Vice President of TD Industries’ Arizona Operations.  He has presented at LCI Congress and has extensive experience leading Design-Build and Lean projects.

Lee O’Connell, Vice President of Operations, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.Lee has been in the industry for over 20 years and is versed in alternative delivery methods such as IPD, Design-Build, and CMAR.  He is a southwest Lean Champion for McCarthy and with his “Force of Nature” thinking, is strategic about aligning his team with healthy dynamics and maximizes efficiency and innovation from preconstruction through construction.

Nick Pearce, Project Director, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.  As Project Director, Nick oversees the successful completion of the project from award through completion.  He partners with the owner and design team during design to ensure the project meets budget and that there is a smooth transition into construction operations.  Nick has been involved with alternate delivery projects for over a decade, including Design-Build, IPD, and EPC.  He has built numerous healthcare projects throughout the southwestern U.S. including greenfield hospitals and extensive additions/renovations. 

Eric Ubersax, AIA, LEED, AP, Director of Integration, DevenneyGroup Ltd.  As Director in Integration, Eric’s primary role is to ensure the project teams are setup for success. Focused heavily on the health and culture of a team, Eric is an educator and facilitator. Eric has been involved with large integrated and collaborative teams for 15-years. He is a leader in Lean delivery in his industry and understands the impact that a Lean process can have on the success of projects. 

Joint event by LCI & DBIA-WPR Arizona Chapter.  

Please register directly with LCI at link below.

Click here to register online at LCI.   Click here for event flyer.

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