Message from the President

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Message from the President"

Myles Harold Marshall
5 years ago
Views:

VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 N e w E n g l a n d C h a p t e r N e w E n g l a n d C h a p t e r N e w E n g l a n d C h a p t e r Summer 2013 Message from the President Inside This Issue 1 Message from the

year as chapter president. With winter past and the days getting longer I cherish each spring day and look forward to summer when there is time to golf, fish, hang at the beach, or just relax.

A new slate of officers will be installed in June at our annual meeting and the gavel will be passed on to a new President and a new Board of Directors.

1 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 2 N e w E n g l a n d C h a p t e r N e w E n g l a n d C h a p t e r N e w E n g l a n d C h a p t e r Summer 2013 Message from the President Inside This Issue 1 Message from the President 2 Committee News 3 News flashes 4 Awards and Scholarships 5 Golf Tournament 6 Changing (or not) of the Guard 7 Learning News 8 New Member Update But this spring also signals the end of my year as chapter president. With winter past and the days getting longer I cherish each spring day and look forward to summer when there is time to golf, fish, hang at the beach, or just relax. But this spring also signals the end of my year as chapter president. A new slate of officers will be installed in June at our annual meeting and the gavel will be passed on to a new President and a new Board of Directors. Fortunately most of this year s Board will be returning so the same talented team will be in place to continue providing quality programs and events. Chapter highlights this past year included raising twenty-two thousand dollars at the golf tournament for CM student scholarships, and a record attendance at the awards banquet in April where Jeff Gouveia, formerly of Suffolk Construction, was recognized as Person of the Year and Scott Brown was the keynote speaker. A portion of the luncheon proceeds along with Board member contributions resulted in a $2,600 contribution to the One Fund Boston. We also saw record attendance at the Owner s Forum luncheon in March which was conducted jointly with SAME. Finally, our monthly breakfast programs were excellent and once again our chapter sponsored the Professional Construction Management course at Wentworth Institute, which facilitates individuals to achieve CCM, Certified Construction Manager, accreditation. Our chapter has grown to 411 members and continues to grow at over 10% per year! This is a real acknowledgement both of the value CMAA brings to our profession and the leadership and achievements of our Board, committee members, and active membership. Going forward, greater involvement by chapter members, including younger professionals, is the key for our chapter to improve and expand programs and events. CMAA and the New England Chapter provide great opportunities for networking and honing leadership skills while shaping the future of our profession. Despite my busy work schedule I ve enjoyed serving as chapter president, working with a talented Board, keeping abreast of industry trends and meeting new and talented people. Thanks for giving me this opportunity. Steve Marshall PE, CCM.

Contact Steve at sfarrell@farrellconsultinggroup.com. Jim can be reached at jdriscoll@gilbaneco.com. The Programs Committee capped this year s stimulating breakfast program with a presentation by Gerald R.

Engineering News Record 2011 Best of the Best Civil Works/Infrastructure Category Award. Planning is starting for the September 2013-May 2014 series; email ddoane@massport.

.. CMAA NE once again hosted a Professional Construction Management Course on March 12-14 at Wentworth institute of technology in Boston MA.

2 PAGE 2 EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER Committee News The IHNC Surge Barrier Project provides 100-year storm protection to New Orleans and is the largest design build civil works project ever accomplished by the US Army Corps of Engineers The Technical Committee, under Steve Farrell and Jim Driscoll, are looking for volunteers for CMAA NE Mentoring as well as speakers for a Brown Bag Luncheon Series. Contact Steve at sfarrell@farrellconsultinggroup.com. Jim can be reached at jdriscoll@gilbaneco.com. The Programs Committee capped this year s stimulating breakfast program with a presentation by Gerald R. Doton, PE, Deputy Director of Engineering at Shaw E&I, a CB&I Group Company on the New Orleans Inner Harbor Navigational Canal/Hurricane Storm Damage Risk Reduction System, which achieved the Engineering News Record 2011 Best of the Best Civil Works/Infrastructure Category Award. Planning is starting for the September 2013-May 2014 series; ddoane@massport.com for any ideas or issues you would like addressed in the next series. Newsflashes: PCM Course Requests for CCM s have become more prevalent in Request for Qualifications... CMAA NE once again hosted a Professional Construction Management Course on March at Wentworth institute of technology in Boston MA. The workshop was well received, attracting participants from around the country including Texas, California and Maine. The course was led by a multi-disciplinary team of instructors with various backgrounds including Architects, Engineers, Lawyers and Construction Managers. Diversity within the student population created an integrated learning opportunity for both instructor and students resulting in a mutually beneficial and stimulating experience. As the CCM recognition and value increases within the construction industry the demand for Certification is growing among developers and public and private institutions. Requests for CCM s have become more prevalent in Request for Qualifications documents issued for the procurement process. This recent change is clear indication that experienced, trained & Certified Construction Managers (CCM) are considered leaders and added value to any program. CMAA NE Plans to host its next PCM course in spring Contact Greg Janey at greg@janeyco.com

Awards and Scholarships The 19 th Annual Achievement Awards Banquet was held on April 23, 2013 with former Senator Scott Brown as the featured

15 awards were presented including a Program Management Award to PMA for their work on a $340 million program improvement and expansion at UMass

Former Senator Brown, currently working with the law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP, addressed the political climate in Washington, DC as business and

, most recently the Executive Vice President and General Manager for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., received the 2013 Person of the Year Award.

3 Awards and Scholarships The 19 th Annual Achievement Awards Banquet was held on April 23, 2013 with former Senator Scott Brown as the featured speaker. 15 awards were presented including a Program Management Award to PMA for their work on a $340 million program improvement and expansion at UMass Medical Campus in Worcester, MA. Former Senator Brown, currently working with the law firm of Nixon Peabody LLP, addressed the political climate in Washington, DC as business and governmental policies relate to the industry. Scott Brown addresses an attentive audience of over 200 participants Jeffrey A Gouveia, Jr., most recently the Executive Vice President and General Manager for Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., received the 2013 Person of the Year Award. Jeff Gouveia is congratulated by CMAA-NE President Steve Marshall, PE, CCM As part of the Awards program, successful scholarship applicants were recognized. Of the 26 applications received, 11 scholarships totaling $22,000 were awarded, and two applications, that of Haylee Bacik of Wentworth and Kledio Baci of Northeastern, forwarded to the CMAA Foundation for further scholarship consideration scholarship winners

Besides being central location to our industries constituents, the Country Club continues to be incredibly helpful to our events held there.

A crew of over 20 dedicated individuals assisted at the Outing including a combination of CM students and Scholarship Recipients from Roger Williams, Northeastern, University of Southern Maine, and

Since the majority of the total costs of the scholarships are funded by the Golf Outing, we once again take off our hats to and thank the Sponsors and Individuals that participate.

4 PAGE 4 EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER Golf Tournament With the New England Chapter's Golf Committee outreach to a myriad of consultants, contractors, agencies, and to the CMAA membership, the 17 th annual event was once again held at the Brook Meadow Country Club in Canton, MA, on Wednesday, May 22. Besides being central location to our industries constituents, the Country Club continues to be incredibly helpful to our events held there. Special thanks to our student volunteers As of the first week in May, the Golf Outing was fully booked with 31 full Sponsors, 1 Sponsor w/o Golf, and 20 Individual Players, for a total of 144 players. A crew of over 20 dedicated individuals assisted at the Outing including a combination of CM students and Scholarship Recipients from Roger Williams, Northeastern, University of Southern Maine, and Wentworth Institute. These Recipients were acknowledged and presented their Scholarships at the Clubhouse at the end of the last round. Since the majority of the total costs of the scholarships are funded by the Golf Outing, we once again take off our hats to and thank the Sponsors and Individuals that participate. Changing (or not) of the Guard Recent elections for the CMAA-NE Board resulted in the following results: New Board members take up duties starting with the CMAA- NE Annual Meeting on June 20, Look for invitations to participate in next year s committee work. Officers President: 1st Vice President, Programs: 2nd Vice President, Membership: Secretary: Treasurer : Directors Bob Barton, BCC Construction Management Michael Bertoulin, Parsons Brinckerhoff Steve Farrell, Farrell Consulting Kristine Gorman STV Paul Hemphill, STV Carl Sciple, MOCA Systems Kay Barned-Smith, Massport John Phillips, O Brien & Gere Dave Doane, Massport Greg Janey, Janey Co., Inc. Jim Driscoll, Gilbane Building Co Missy Reed, FTI Consulting Congratulations to our New Officers and New and Returning Directors. Recent Board Members at Awards Banquet

Learning News: Wentworth On-line Beginning this fall, Wentworth s Master of Science in Construction Management degree will be offered fully online in addition to its current on-campus format.

..growth for construction managers is an above average 17% through 2020... Applications for the fall 2013 semester are due July 1, 2013.

Some of the advantages to this program include: Completion of the master s degree on a part-time basis in 20 months in either the online or on-campus format.

5 Learning News: Wentworth On-line Beginning this fall, Wentworth s Master of Science in Construction Management degree will be offered fully online in addition to its current on-campus format. The new online delivery option provides access for students who do not live close to Wentworth s campus or cannot regularly travel to campus for either personal or professional conflicts...growth for construction managers is an above average 17% through Applications for the fall 2013 semester are due July 1, To learn more, contact Nate Thomas, Associate Director of Admissions, at or via at thomasn1@wit.edu. Some of the advantages to this program include: Completion of the master s degree on a part-time basis in 20 months in either the online or on-campus format. Acquisition of a strong understanding of construction and business management concepts, from pre-design through construction closeout, preparing graduates for leadership positions in the construction management industry. Faculty members who are well-versed in combining theoretical and applied learning concepts, bringing their experience as industry practitioners to the classroom. Stimulating fellow students who are working professionals in the construction management sector, bringing their considerable practical experience to the classroom setting, which contributes to rich discussions and a high level of peerto-peer learning. Opportunities as the projected labor growth for constructions managers is an above average 17% through 2020, with earnings potential exceeding $100k for construction managers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. New Member Update: Welcome Carl E. Fletcher, Associate AIA, CCM This issue profiles five new members to CMAA-NE... Carl attended the University of Maryland, majored in Landscape Architecture and works for the U.S. General Services Administration. Carl is a member of the AIA and Boston Society of Architects. Carl was the project manager on the New U.S. Courthouse in Springfield, MA, which won national award for design and construction excellence. Carl currently manages several significant GSA projects in New England, both government-owned and leased. Carl is a past Board of Director for the USGBC MA Chapter, currently serves as a Board Member for the STEP Foundation in Plymouth, MA.

He has extensive experience in both the field and the office preparing designs and overseeing construction for highway and railroad rehabilitations, athletic facilities, as well as numerous

Recently, and most notably, Paul has served as owner s representative for construction of the 3-mile, $40 million East-West Parkway in South Weymouth, MA for the South Shore Tri-Town Development

Paul has played an integral role in some of STV s most significant local projects, including serving as civil design engineer for the Greenbush Rail Restoration, the state s first design-build, and

6 PAGE 6 EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER Paul Tyrell Paul was recently appointed to the MA Board of Registration of Profession Engineers and Land Surveyors Paul is an accomplished construction manager, professional engineer, and land surveyor with more than 25 years of experience in design and construction for public and private clients. He has extensive experience in both the field and the office preparing designs and overseeing construction for highway and railroad rehabilitations, athletic facilities, as well as numerous commercial and residential developments. He has prepared construction documents for various project delivery methods, including design-build, bid-build, and private solicitation. Recently, and most notably, Paul has served as owner s representative for construction of the 3-mile, $40 million East-West Parkway in South Weymouth, MA for the South Shore Tri-Town Development Corporation and the $22 million upgrade to Amtrak facilities at Southampton Yard in Boston. Paul has played an integral role in some of STV s most significant local projects, including serving as civil design engineer for the Greenbush Rail Restoration, the state s first design-build, and the recently awarded Longfellow Bridge Rehabilitation. A LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction, Paul was recently appointed by Governor Patrick to the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors where he establishes, monitors and enforces qualifying standards for the engineering and land surveying professions. Latoya Baskin Latoya is presently employed by JANEY Construction Management and Consulting as a Project Engineer. Latoya brings a strong engineering background and a diverse portfolio to the team through her professional experience working throughout the project life cycle; Project management, Engineering and Construction. Her Preconstruction work has included, estimating, document analysis and production of detailed construction drawings. In construction Latoya has worked as an inspector and project engineer contributing to an increase in quality control and assurance on projects. Her contributions during plan review and as-built periods add a valuable feature to any construction program. Latoya is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology s Civil Engineering Technology program, and hopes to continue her studies to include Sustainable Building Systems. With a master s degree encompassing engineering, management and sustainable development, Latoya is aiming to go on to become an entrepreneurial cosmetic solution for decrepit real estate.

Mark A. Condon A young, motivated Assistant Project Manager at Cutler Associates, Mark is getting much involvement in the healthcare, manufacturing, and educational sectors.

Pursuing an M.S. in Construction Management at WPI has reinforced his confidence in promptly obtaining the designation of Certified Construction Manager as he continues to follow his aspirations.

Edward is also the Chairman of the Scituate Public Building Commission in Scituate, MA Edward DiSalvio Edward, a licensed Professional Engineer who has been with Kleinfelder, an international

7 Mark A. Condon A young, motivated Assistant Project Manager at Cutler Associates, Mark is getting much involvement in the healthcare, manufacturing, and educational sectors. Recently, Mark took advantage of a key opportunity by assuming a key role on the project team being responsible for maintaining a high level of satisfaction of a major healthcare client. Pursuing an M.S. in Construction Management at WPI has reinforced his confidence in promptly obtaining the designation of Certified Construction Manager as he continues to follow his aspirations. Ultimately, Paul hopes to pursue successful efforts managing a business, through stable economic growth and progressive expansion, into a leading entity of the construction industry. Edward is also the Chairman of the Scituate Public Building Commission in Scituate, MA Edward DiSalvio Edward, a licensed Professional Engineer who has been with Kleinfelder, an international engineering, architectural, and science firm, for over 6 years, has 26 years of diversified Structural Engineering and Project Management experience focusing on transportation and building projects. He has expertise with the design of new structures, building condition assessments and field evaluations, materials testing and sampling, feasibility studies, renovation projects, and providing construction administration services. He has been involved with a wide-array of project types including vehicle maintenance facilities, rail facilities, buildings, subway stations, public works facilities, airport facilities, tunnels, waste water treatment buildings, parking garages, and water treatment buildings. Edward also has expertise as a Project Manager in managing multi-discipline design and construction projects and he is currently managing projects for the USACE, including a new dormitory project, and MBTA projects which include renovations and modernization of two parking garages. Edward is the Chairman of the Scituate Public Building Commission in Scituate, MA and currently functions as Project Manager and Principal Structural Engineer at Kleinfelder. Send your news to Kay Barned-Smith AIA, CCM; kbarnedsmith@massport.com Special thanks to Austin Chaffee and Li Chen for their production support and to all those who contributed to the news of this issue. See you again in September!

News Release STV PROMOTES SAM YU TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

News Release STV PROMOTES SAM YU TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information, contact: Jill Bonamusa, (212) 614-3354 jill.bonamusa@stvinc.com Mark Ginocchio, (212) 505-4916 mark.ginocchio@stvinc.com STV PROMOTES SAM YU TO