THE 19 th ANNUAL PACE RESEARCH SEMINAR Building a Collaboration Culture

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1 The Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence THE 19 th ANNUAL PACE RESEARCH SEMINAR Building a Collaboration Culture April 19 th -20 th 2011 Department of Architectural Engineering The Pennsylvania State University

2 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR Friends of PACE, Welcome to the 19 th Annual PACE Research Seminar. Held annually, this seminar is a forum for interaction and exchange of ideas between industry, students, and faculty. We are delighted that you could join us for this discussion and learning experience. The theme for this year is Building a Collaboration Culture. Topics for discussion focus on the following areas: Implementation of new Processes and Technologies from BIM to Collaborative Teams, and Innovation in the Approach taken. During the seminar there will be presentations from both the university and industry communities. Select students will present results from their research projects. Industry members with relevant occupations and experiences will share their lessons learned from recent experiences and the potential impacts on the building industry. Throughout the seminar, you will have multiple rich opportunities to interact with your industry colleagues and the senior class to discuss their research work and their outlook on the building industry. At the conclusion of the seminar, please take some time and complete the seminar evaluation form located on the last page of this booklet. Please make sure to comment on ideas for student research that is critical to your business. This information will help next year s students in discovering topics for further research. Thank you for supporting our students. David Riley Director, PACE 1

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the Director... 1 Agenda... 3 Featured Presenter... 6 Industry Presenters... 7 Industry Student Sponsors...11 S:PACE...12 S:PACE Update...13 Dr. Michael J. Horman Award Special Recognition Upcoming PACE Events...17 PACE Member Benefits PACE Members...19 Seminar Evaluation

4 TUESDAY APRIL 19 TH DAILY AGENDA 9:00 a.m. REGISTRATION FOR ANNUAL PACE GOLF OUTING Penn State Golf Courses 10:10 a.m. GOLF OUTING BEGINS Blue Course 6:00 p.m. REGISTRATION AND OPENING RECEPTION Deans Hall I & II 6:30 p.m. WELCOME ADDRESS AND BANQUET 7:15p.m. AWARDS PRESENTATION Hettema Leadership Awards PACE Excellence Award Dr. Chris Magent, Alexander Building Company PACE Hall of Fame Inductee Mr. Tim Carr, Heery International, Inc. 7:30pm Mr. Derek Cunz, Mortenson Construction Reducing the time and cost of construction with BIM The Last 100 Feet 3

5 WEDNESDAY APRIL 20 TH MORNING AGENDA All events on this day will be held in President s Hall IV unless otherwise specified. 7:30 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 8:30 a.m. KICK-OFF AND PLENARY ADDRESS AE Program and PACE Dr. Mark Konchar, Balfour Beatty Construction Integration in Practice: Impacts on the Business of Construction 9:30 a.m. BREAK AND POSTER SESSION 9:45 a.m. PROJECT COLLABORATION AND INTEGRATION Outcomes of Design-Build vs Design Assist Arrangements Mike Miller, Southland Industries With Bryan Franz MS Student AE-CM Senior - Finalist Thomas Horensky, 5 th Year Senior Thesis Case Study 10:45 a.m. BREAK AND POSTER SESSION 11:00 a.m. ENERGY AND THE BUILDING INDUSTRY 12:00 p.m. LUNCH Deans Hall I & II Ms. Gin Kinney, Solar Blue Alternative Energy and Power Purchase Agreements AE-CM Senior Will Lazration, 5 th Year Senior Thesis Case Study In-Process Indicators for Tracking Sustainable Project Outcomes Pelin Gultekin, MS Student in AE Introduce S:PACE Officers 4

6 WEDNESDAY APRIL 20 TH AFTERNOON AGENDA All events on this day will be held in President s Hall IV, unless otherwise specified. 1:15 p.m. BIM IMPLEMENTATION Russ Manning, DoD MHS BIM at Department of Defense Military Health Services AE-CM Senior Anthony Jurjevic 5 th Year Senior Thesis Case Study Justin Green, 5 th Year Senior Thesis Case Study 2:15 p.m. BREAK AND POSTER VOTING 2:30 p.m. AE SENIOR THESIS FINALISTS BIM Implementation at Penn State s Office of Physical Plant Colleen Kasprzak, Penn State OPP AE-CM Senior Finalist Chris DiLorenzo, 5 th Year Senior Thesis Case Study Experienced Based Design using Virtual Prototypes Sonali Kumar 3:30 p.m. CLOSING STATEMENTS Summary, Adjourn 5

7 FEATURED PRESENTER A respected expert in design-build, Mark is passionate about emerging trends and technologies in collaborative, integrative and team-based solutions. With a love of learning, he is a leader and teacher, driving beyond what is currently being done to a better way bridging gaps between teams and cultures to strive for what is possible. Mark leads Balfour Beatty Construction s National Integration group. He led the Washington division s efforts in design-build, technology and collaboration prior to his recent promotion to corporate vice president. Mark s talent and passion for team-based project solutions helped the firm acquire numerous design-build and design-assist projects. Now he builds teams for pursuits and promotes efforts across Balfour Beatty nationwide in the areas of integrated project delivery, design management, procurement, process efficiency and technology innovation. Following years of research, Mark joined Balfour Beatty in 1999 as an assistant superintendent on the design-build National Academies of Sciences headquarters project in Washington, D.C. Following his experience in field operations, he gained hands-on cost estimating and project planning experience and established the Integrated Projects group in 2003 to strengthen Balfour Beatty s ability to lead both design and construction efforts by coordinating with clients, architecture and engineering firms, and major contractor partners. He has also been instrumental in the firm s efforts to secure public-private partnerships through Virginia s Public-Private Education Facilities and Infrastructure Act, with such projects earning both regional and national recognition from DBIA. Additionally, Mark has led initiatives to increase the use of both integrated project delivery and building information modeling (BIM) across Balfour Beatty s U.S. divisions. Contact Information Balfour Beatty Construction 3924 Pender Drive Fairfax, VA Dr. Mark Konchar Corporate VP, National Integration Balfour Beatty Construction 6

8 INDUSTRY PRESENTER Mr. Michael Miller Division Leader, Sr. Vice President Southland Industries Mr. Miller joined Southland in 1996 and quickly gained invaluable experience managing several of Southland s largest and most challenging projects in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the Harrah s Hotel and Casino Renovation and Expansion, The Resort at Summerlin and The Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas. In 1999 Mr. Miller was provided the opportunity to open a division of Southland Industries in the San Francisco Bay Area. After successfully starting this group, in the fall of 2001 he relocated to the Mid Atlantic Division to head up Southland s Pentagon Wedges 2-5 project team. While here in the Mid- Atlantic Division he has served as Project Executive, Operations Manager and in 2008 he was promoted to Division Leader. Since 2001 he has helped the division s annual volume grow from $32 million to $275 million in 2010 by championing Design-Build project delivery, the formation of early project team procurement, innovative engineering solutions, and operational excellence. Mr. Miller received a bachelor degree (BAE) in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University. He is actively involved in the Partnership for Achieving Construction Excellence (PACE), an industry-university alliance focused on education, research and interaction. He is a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA), and is the president for the Mid Atlantic chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA). Mr. Miller currently resides in Leesburg, Virginia with his wife Amy and their three daughters, Isabella, Olivia and Sydney. Contact Information Southland Industries Dresden Street Suite 117 Dulles, VA

9 INDUSTRY PRESENTER Ms. Gin Kinney Vice President of Business Development Solar Blue G in Kinney currently serves as Vice President of Business Development for SolarBlue. She represents the company in all aspects of sales, investor relations and marketing communications. Prior to working with SolarBlue, Ms. Kinney has worked in the green industry, with clients such as The Energy Group of America, and GAI. In addition to consulting work, she served as Director of Marketing and Communications for Heritage Green, an international company focused on sustainable land development. Ms. Kinney also has worked with Fortune 500 companies in the hospitality industry such as Marriott, Starwood, Hilton and others. Mrs. Kinney received her BA in Journalism from the University of Georgia. Contact Information Solar Blue 189 S. Orange Avenue Suite 2100 Orlando, FL

10 INDUSTRY PRESENTER Mr. Russ Manning Senior Health System Planner DoD MHS M r. Russell Manning is a Senior Health System Planner in the Portfolio Management and Planning Division (PPMD) of the Department of Defense s Military Healthcare System (MHS). He has worked on multiple healthcare and medical research laboratory projects, predominately in the Department of Defense s healthcare system in five countries and eight US states as a project and program manager. Working in the Capital Planning Branch he guides the implementation and coordination of various facility life cycle management (FLCM) tools, research and policy matters to include BIM initiatives in the MHS ( Mr. Manning completed his undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering from the Pennsylvania State University with a focus in mechanical systems and is a PhD candidate in Architectural Engineering with a focus in construction management. He has served as a medical service officer, Health Clinic Administrator, and Health Facilities Planner. He has worked multiple design firms, served as a Project Integrator for the US Army Medical Command s facility operations; and served as a health facility officer in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Contact Information DoD Military Health System (MHS) OSD-Health Affairs Portfolio Planning Management Division 5111 Leesburg Pike, Suite 407 Falls Church VA,

11 INDUSTRY PRESENTER Mr. Derek Cunz LEED AP - Vice President Mortenson Construction D erek Cunz, Vice President and General Manager of Mortenson Construction s National Projects Group, is an industry leader in the implementation and utilization of advanced technology, innovative building practices, and alternative project delivery. He has traveled extensively, building complex and technical projects in Northern Ireland, California, Colorado, Minnesota and Massachusetts. Derek leads Mortenson s company-wide Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team. Prior to heading up the National Projects Group, Derek was the Director of Project Development for Mortenson s Colorado office and a project manager on the Walt Disney Concert Hall project in Los Angeles where he collaborated with the Center for Innovative Facilities Engineering at Stanford University in the development and implementation of the industry s 4D model (linking 3D models and project schedules). Two projects Derek has been involved in have won the AIA Technology in Architectural Practice BIM award. Engineering News Record named Derek a Top 25 Newsmaker in 2006 recognizing his contribution to the design and construction industry. Contact Information Mortenson Construction 700 Meadow Lane North Minneapolis, MN derek.cunz@mortenson.com 10

12 INDUSTRY STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS We would like to thank the following companies for helping support student attendance. Balfour Beatty Construction Dr. Mark Konchar Mr. Benjamin Kovach Barton Malow Company Mr. Robert Grottenthaler DPR Construction, Inc. Mr. Chris Dierks Mr. Matt Hedrick Mr. Shane Goodman Foreman Program and Construction Managers Mr. Michael Arnold Forrester Construction Company Mr. Chris Glinski Gilbane Building Company Mr. Jerry Shaheen Hensel Phelps Construction Company Mr. Jeff Sandeen Mr. Jeremy Sibert James G. Davis Construction Mr. Bill Moyer Southland Industries Dr. Victor Sanvido Warfel Construction Company Mr. Ralph Simpson, Jr. 11

13 S:PACE S:PACE is the chapter of PACE which represents student membership. The goal of S:PACE is to help place quality construction management oriented students in full-time productive careers. Membership in S:PACE offers the opportunity to promote excellence in the field of construction through innovation, research, and interaction among students, faculty and the industry. S:PACE officers for the academic year: Anthony Jurjevic, President Jonathan Rumbaugh, Vice President Diab Shetayh, Secretary Jeff Sopinski, Treasurer Chris DiLorenzo, Placement Officer Neal Diehl, Placement Officer Patrick Laninger, Communications Officer Ralph Kreider, Graduate Representative Jenna Dumke, 3 rd Year Representative Elizabeth Kimble, 2 nd Year Representative apj5011@psu.edu jrr5114@psu.edu des295@psu.edu jds5326@psu.edu cmd5123@psu.edu nwd5013@psu.edu pvl5016@psu.edu rgk5000@psu.edu jmd5432@psu.edu emk5189@psu.edu Recently elected S:PACE officers for the academic year: Matt Hoerner, President Pat Laninger, Vice President Elizabeth Kimble, Treasurer Jenna Dumke, Secretary Evan Landis, Placement Officer Jeff Sopinski, Placement Officer Ralph Kreider, Graduate Representative Aubrey Fulton, 3rd Year Representative Brian Bernens, 2nd Year Representative msh5140@psu.edu pvl5016@psu.edu emk5189@psu.edu jmd5432@psu.edu ejlandis88@gmail.com jds5326@psu.edu rgk5000@psu.edu alf5248@psu.edu brianbernens@gmail.com 12

14 S:PACE UPDATE The academic year has been very busy for S:PACE. The organization s efforts in the Fall revolved around preparing students for summer employment and the AE Career Fair. With the help of our industry members, S:PACE was able to coordinate over fifteen information sessions in addition to a Networking Workshop that helped introduce younger students to the AEC industry. These sessions were crucial to educating students while promoting interaction with industry professionals. To date, approximately 83 percent of members are currently committed to summer internships or full time positions. In addition to introducing students to employment opportunities, S:PACE organized its annual Field Trip to the Washington D.C./Baltimore Area. Largely thanks to Barton Malow, Clark Construction, Davis Construction, Forrester Construction, Gilbane Building Company, Southland Industries and Turner Construction, over 50 students were able to visit a variety of sites currently under construction. This Spring, S:PACE organized its annual AE of the Year Event. The pageantry style competition tested the qualities and talents of the program s most creative students who competed for a chance to be crowned AE of the YEAR. Organized to benefit the Sharron Williams Scholarship Fund, the event saw increased audience attendance and participation while bringing the AE student body together. The success of this year s fundraiser was largely due to industry support and sponsorship; S:PACE would like to thank Barton Malow, Truland, Grunley Construction, Gilbane Building Company, Davis Construction, Clark Construction, DPR Construction, and Highmark for their generous donations that helped fund the event. S:PACE looks forward to working with PACE supporters again next year to help continue the program s annual AE of the Year Event. In April, S:PACE is excited to contribute to the Horman Memorial located at the Center for Sustainability. Shortly following senior thesis presentations, student members will dedicate themselves to the completion of the project s earthwork and landscaping activities. This opportunity will be used to help bring students together while taking the time to remember Dr. Michael Horman and his contributions to the AE program and its community. S:PACE is very excited about the upcoming year and we look forward to being more active while introducing the construction industry to more students than ever before! We sincerely appreciate all the industry members that contributed to S:PACE this year. Anything from sponsoring an event to taking the time to answer questions about the industry; without your support, S:PACE would have no reason to exist. We are grateful for the strong relationship that exists between industry professionals and the students. On behalf of the AE program and our organization, I thank you for your continued help and participation. -Anthony Jurjevic, President

15 DR. MICHAEL J. HORMAN AWARD The Dr. Michael Horman Memorial Project is intended to commemorate the impact Dr. Horman had on the industry, his students, colleagues, friends and family during his time in the Penn State Architectural Engineering Department. Located at the Center for Sustainability adjacent to the Pennsylvania Morningstar Solar Home, the memorial will serve as an outdoor gathering and grilling space to host guests and visitors of the Center. The overall vision of the memorial is to capture the spirit of Dr. Horman through his passion for grilling, gathering with those that were close to him and his proud Australian heritage. Want to get involved? There are two ways to donate toward the memorial project. Donations can be made on-line through Giving to Penn State or can be made via check donation. All gifts are tax-deductible. If you would like to donate to the memorial, please visit: Thank you to our current donors! Balfour Beatty Construction Dana & Gregory Howell Barton Malow Construction David Kalogerson Richard Behr Mark Konchar Todd Bookwalter Anthony Lapinski Peter Dahl James & Michelle Nelson Richard Devon Matt Orosz Craig and Jessica Dubler Shawn Pepple Elena Enache-Pommer Michael Pulaski Lee Walker Evey David Riley James Faust Jelena Srebric Eric Fedder Steven Stein Flynn Stone John Tarpey Robert Grottenthaler Charles and Amy Tomasco Hensel Phelps Construction Michael Webb 14

16 SPECIAL RECOGNITION During these challenging economic times, we are more appreciative than ever for your support and participation in PACE activities. We would like to give a special thank you to the PACE members who further contributed to enriching our students experiences during the past academic year. Course Presentations James G. Davis Construction Mr. Mike Pittsman Mr. Bill Moyer DPR Construction Mr. Shane Goodman Mr. Matt Hedrick Mr. Trey Hooper Mr. Tom Krajewski Foreman Group Mr. Michael Arnold Gilbane Building Company Mr. Jerry Shaheen Hensel Phelps Construction Mr. David Webb Penn State Office of Physical Plant Mr. John Bechtel Skanska, USA Southland Industries Mr. Dan Dailey Mr. Andy Rhodes Mr. Chris Taylor Truland Systems Mr. Keith Bush Competition Resources McClure Company Steve Guyer, Dan Kerr, & Alyssa Adams Provided knowledge, resource support and preparation for MCAA Competition James G. Davis Construction Mr. Mike Pittsman Balfour Beatty Construction Bennie Kovach & Sara Collins Provided knowledge, resource support and preparation for DBIA Competition 15

17 SPECIAL RECOGNITION Field Trip On April 7 th, the 4 th year construction students held a field trip to the Washington, DC area to tour the fabrication shops of Truland Systems and Southland Industries, along with a data center site visit hosted by DPR Construction. This trip was held in conjunction with the 4 th year MEP Systems Construction course. DPR Construction Southland Industries Truland Systems S:PACE Field Trip to Washington, D.C. Barton Malow Clark Construction Forrester Construction Gilbane Building Company James G. Davis Construction Southland Industries Turner Construction 16

18 UPCOMING PACE EVENTS PACE ADVISORY BOARD MEETING June 2, 2011 Representatives from PACE Member companies meet to discuss key issues facing the building industry, and establish a research agenda for the next year. PACE ROUNDTABLE October 26-27, 2011 An open forum discussion where key topics selected by the advisory board are discussed by students and industry practitioners. Specific and target research topics are defined to be pursued by research teams. DBIA DESIGN-BUILD BOOT CAMP August 15-19, 2011 DBIA has teamed up with Penn State University to offer you a way to optimize your time, energy and dollars by offering the five-day, intensive Boot Camp format. In addition to the three core courses, exam prep and exam administration, these programs are expanded to include guest lecturers, networking events and social activities. GENERATIONS REUNION April 17, 2012 Provides an opportunity to meet with your fellow Penn State AE construction management alumni. The PACE Generations highlights the classes of 1982, 1992 and PACE RESEARCH SEMINAR April 17-18, 2012 Held each spring, the research seminar combines presentations of research results and timely industry speakers for a diverse audience of building industry professional. 17

19 PACE MEMBER BENEFITS LEADER An annual contribution to the PACE program of $20,000 or more. Benefits: In addition to the benefits of a Partner, Leaders will be recognized as named sponsors of a distinctive student program in the construction management and/or AE curriculum. PARTNER An annual contribution to the PACE program of $10,000-$19,999. Benefits: In addition to the benefits of an Associate, Partners will be invited to participate in an annual Internship Workshop held annually for AE undergraduate students in conjunction with the PACE Roundtable meeting each Fall. ASSOCIATE An annual contribution to the PACE program of $5,000-$9,999. Benefits: In addition to the benefits of a Donor, Associates will be offered first right of refusal for a premium booth location at the AE career fair and will receive an annual invitation to provide a guest presentation in an AE course. DONOR An annual contribution to the PACE program of $1,000-$4,999. Benefits: Free advertising in the form of the company name and logo included on the Active PACE Member list on the PACE website and an invitation to PACE Advisory Board Meeting where companies gain the ability to influence the direction of AE student research. 18

20 PACE MEMBERS WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES FOR THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF PACE: LEADERS Balfour Beatty Construction Southland Industries PARTNERS Clark Construction Group Forrester Construction Company Gilbane Building Company Truland Systems Corporation ASSOCIATES Barton Malow Company DPR Construction Hensel Phelps DONORS Foreman Program and Construction Managers Langan Engineering & Environmental Services McClure Company Reynolds Construction Management Trammell Crow Company 19

21 SEMINAR EVALUATION Please complete the following questionnaire in order to help us plan future PACE activities. Indicate your status: Industry: Attendee Speaker PSU: Faculty/Staff Grad 5 th Year 4 th Year Circle your response Additional comments Seminar Content Poor Excellent Overall quality of sessions Quality of discussion Relevance of subject matter Seminar Format Length of sessions Student / Industry interaction Organization General organization Clarity of handout materials Food & beverage service List one topic for student research that is most critical to your business: Please give one suggestion to improve this seminar: If you are interested in becoming more involved with the PACE organization, please leave a business card with the word PACE written on the back. PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AT THE REGISTRATION TABLE 20