San Bernadino County: Foothill Community Law and Justice Center
Background: Pioneering Seismic Design: The Foothill Communities Law & Justice Center The Foothill Communities Law & Justice Center (FCLJC) in Rancho Cucamonga, California, holds a significant place in architectural history. It was the first building in the United States to utilize base isolation technology in its seismic design. Project Management and Innovation As the administrative […]
Student Housing for the 2002 Winter Olympics
Background: Pioneering Performance-Based Procurement for the 2002 Winter Olympics The 2002 Winter Olympics presented a unique challenge for the State of Utah: delivering high-quality housing at the University of Utah on an expedited timeline to accommodate pre-Olympic events and full functionality during the games. Traditional procurement methods were deemed inadequate to meet these exacting requirements. […]
This Is The Place State Park
Background: Leading the Completion of This Is The Place Heritage State Park This Is The Place Heritage State Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, holds historical significance as the site where Mormon pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. To commemorate this centennial anniversary and Brigham Young’s famous declaration of “This […]
Len Evans New Kitchen, Assiniboine Community College
Balancing Stakeholder Needs: Kitchen Renovation at Assiniboine Community College As the Capital Projects Director at Assiniboine Community College, I played a key role in facilitating the remodeling to construct a kitchen facility at the college’s North Hill campus. Project Background The Len Evans building required a new kitchen to serve the student population. Food services […]
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Roofing Project Mediation
Resolving a Contract Dispute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) This project involved the construction of a rooftop cover completed in 2010. Following project completion, the contractor submitted a claim for additional compensation related to rain days incurred during construction. Managing the Dispute As the Director of Facilities Planning and Construction at UNL, I oversaw […]
Bobsleigh, Luge, Skeleton for 2002 Winter Olympics
New track for Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton events Background: Upon assuming the role of Director of Facilities Design and Construction in October 1995, the new leader inherited the bobsleigh, luge and skeleton track project facing significant challenges. The project had fallen one year behind schedule and had exhausted the allocated referendum funding. Conclusion: Decisive action […]
Soldier Hollow Day Lodge, 2002 Winter Olympics
Background: The Soldier Hollow Day Lodge, a critical addition for the 2002 Winter Olympics, was approved by the Utah Legislature during the 2000 session. With a tight deadline approaching (March close of the legislative session), immediate action was required to ensure project completion by winter. The Director of Facilities Construction and Management implemented a fast-track […]
Rice Eccles Stadium, 2002 Winter Olympics
Background: The University of Utah’s Rice Stadium was selected to serve the 2002 Winter Olympics for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies. However, the existing stadium with 24,000 seats had to be removed and the new stadium constructed to provide for the Olympics and a seating capacity of 46,500. Originally the project began by splitting the […]
California State Fairs
Background: Securing Funding for California Fairs: A Collaborative Success StoryAs the Executive Officer tasked with establishing the California Fairs Financing Authority (CFFA), a critical initial objective was securing bond funding to support capital outlay projects at California Fairs. This involved navigating a unique funding source: off-track satellite wagering facilities located on California fairgrounds with many […]
Sessions Development Company
Background: Streamlining Design and Construction Processes My initial role after graduation involved residential design with a custom home development company. While initially tasked solely with creating new home designs, I quickly identified an opportunity to improve the company’s overall efficiency. The firm was experiencing negative cash flow at the time of my arrival. To address […]