DBIA & SMPS Houston – Constructive Conversations: Public & Private Owners Discuss Design-Build – February 20
- Jan 22, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 19, 2024
Engage in Design-Build Discussions with Houston's DBIA and SMPS Chapters
Time & Location
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Central At Bosscat Kitchen
About the Event
Are you curious about how design-build practices are transforming the construction industry in Houston? Would you like to connect with influential figures who are shaping the future of project delivery in our city?
Houston is at the forefront of innovation in the construction industry, and we invite you to an exclusive evening at Bosscat Kitchen, where you'll connect with industry luminaries actively shaping the future of construction in our city.
Why Attend?
Gain Insights: Houston's public and private owners will share their experiences integrating design-build principles into their projects. Learn about the tactics, triumphs, and setbacks that have shaped the city's construction scene.
Grow Your Network: Make real connections with architects, engineers, building experts, marketing pros, and business development leaders in the AEC industry.
Enlightening Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations on projects and methods that redefine how we approach construction.
Earn CEUs: Earn 2 DBIA Continuing Education Hours for attending!
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to be part of an event that will empower you with knowledge, connections, and insights that are essential for success in the ever-evolving AEC industry.
FEATURING
Kenneth J. Shirley, PE, CCM, DBIA
Construction Project Engineer
Texas Department of Transportation, Strategic Projects Office
Kenneth obtained his BSCE at the University of Texas at Arlington in May, 1992 and completed his Masters of Science in Management and Administrative Sciences degree at UT Dallas in December 1999 while overseeing three high-profile TxDOT construction projects ranging from $700k to $95M. With 10 years of TxDOT experience, Kenneth became a Consultant Resident Engineer for Arkansas Hwy & Trans Dept’s Hope District during the first bond program in 2002-2004. Then, after 12 years in Virginia as a District Construction Engineer for 7 years (as well as Acting State Construction Engineer) and Consultant Operations Manager, he returned to Arkansas DOT with numerous Design-Build projects under his belt as well as Locally Administered and Mega Project experience. After two years on a $79M highway reconstruction project in Cabot, AR, he was the Consultant Resident Engineer on ArDOT’s largest design-bid-build project at $187M funded by the Connecting Arkansas Program. Approximately four years ago, he rejoined TxDOT in Beaumont’s Liberty Area Office as a Transportation Engineer where he was assigned as the Construction Engineer overseeing traffic control, quality, and safety with a team of consultant staff on the $944M SH 99 Grand Parkway H & I from New Caney to Fred Hartman bridge. He has since transferred to Houston’s Strategic Project Office to continue his Design-Build career. He is licensed as a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas, a Certified Construction Manager with the Construction Management Association of America as well as an accredited Design Build professional with DBIA. He and Analiza have been married for 6.5 years with one fur-baby, Bindi (French Bulldog). They love fishing, boating, landscaping, gardening, raising chickens and quail as well as involvement in The Gideons International.
Joe Hackney, MBA, DBIA, LEED AP
Senior Development Director
Anchor Health Properties
Joe is a Senior Development Director with Anchor Health Properties, managing development projects across the United States. Prior to working in development, he spent 15+ years working in both operations and preconstruction for general contractors including Skanska and J.E. Dunn. He is a licensed general contractor in the state of Tennessee, certified by the DBIA, and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He served 10 years in the construction battalions in the US Navy Reserves, and is a veteran of the Iraq campaign.
Chuck Jones
Director of Facilities Planning & Construction
Sam Houston State University
Chuck obtained his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Texas Tech University, and his M.S. in Construction Management from Loughborough University in the U.K. As the Director of Facilities Planning and Construction at Sam Houston State University (SHSU), Chuck oversees a staff that’s executed over 180 capital and special projects since 2018. During his tenure, SHSU has utilized the design-build delivery method for four of its large capital projects. Chuck began his construction career in 1999 working on healthcare-related projects at a St. Louis-based design-build contractor and after moving to the greater-Houston area, project managed commercial, secondary education and healthcare projects for general contractors including D.E. Harvey Builders and Bartlett Cocke, L.P. Chuck has also provided CPM scheduling support and dispute resolution services while working at Navigant Consulting.
Tickets
Tickets Include:
Access to the panel discussion and networking opportunities
Delicious heavy appetizers
2 complimentary drinks
Pre-registration has now closed, but you can still come! Just sign up on-site at the registration desk.
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About the Design-Build Southwest Region
The Design-Build Institute of America Southwest Region (DBIA-SW) serves professionals from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Our emphasis is on collaboration, powerful connections, and promoting design-build values for people in the AEC industry. Members benefit from top-tier education, professional certification, and the experience of a committed community.
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) is an organization founded in 1993 by leaders in the architectural, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. Their goal was to improve the process of bringing projects from design to delivery. While they didn't invent the design-build process, they focused on perfecting it and sharing their expertise with a wider audience.
Today, DBIA is considered the authority on Design-Build Done Right®. It consists of professionals from various fields, including architecture, engineering, construction, academics, students, and project owners. DBIA members collaborate and innovate to successfully deliver projects across the United States.
DBIA brings together multiple disciplines to redefine what design-build can achieve, not only for large projects but also for smaller ones. They provide education and certification that transform businesses and inspire creativity within the industry. DBIA aims to ensure that everyone in its community, from practitioners to project owners and citizens, can harness the potential of design-build to achieve higher-quality outcomes in the present and the future.
About the SMPS Houston Chapter
The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) is a group of marketing and business development professionals in the “built environment” — and the only organization dedicated to creating business opportunities in the A/E/C industry.
SMPS was created in 1973 by a small group of professional services firm leaders who recognized the need to sharpen skills, pool resources, and work together to build their businesses.
Now our members work for architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada — creating a powerful network from which to form teams, secure business referrals and intelligence, and benchmark performance. SMPS offers members professional development, leadership opportunities, and marketing resources to advance their careers.
SMPS’ mission is to advocate for, educate, and connect leaders in the building industry. Our vision is for premier professional service firms to recognize SMPS as their most trusted resource for building business and achieving success.
SMPS HOUSTON
Just like our city, SMPS Houston is a diverse, rapidly-growing chapter. Since our inception in 1981, we have grown to become one of the top 10 chapters in the country, with more than 200 members representing more than 170 firms in the A/E/C industry.
Houston is often described as a large city with a small-town feel, so while we are committed to executing the mission of SMPS National, we do it with a uniquely Houston attitude. We strive to be the leading resource for those working in the built environment with an emphasis on creating strong, personal relationships.
Questions?
Contact :
Sumbel Zeb
DBIA-SW Director of Business Development & Events
Conrad Hammond
DBIA Houston Chair
Dennis Jasinski
DBIA Houston Committee Member
