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This session focuses on addressing pertinent issues regarding military contingency engineering, including: how and when the military organize and deploy a team of experts as an Urgent Response Team; how to tailor forces to meet the needs of a specific situation such as urgent requirement, crisis, natural disaster, etc.; how to stand up an Engineer Operations Center to provide command and control of the deployed team; and, how engineers specifically support contingency engineering operations. Related topics that will be addressed include expeditionary facility design, exercise-related construction, and training for and conducting exigent operations.
Moderator: Capt. Mike Peek, USN, Director, Engineering Division, Joint Staff, J4
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom hold important lessons for those engaged in planning at the national level for operations in the field of state building. Perhaps the most important lesson is the need to transform stove-piped, compartmented planning into effective, integrated, interagency planning. While it may be tempting to delay such thinking to the future, the current security environment suggests that state building activities have become and will remain typical and unavoidable parts of our civil and military repertoire for years to come. This interactive panel discussion will focus on reconstruction and the related challenges, successes, and lessons learned through case studies under the mantle of contingency engineering and reconstruction.
Moderators: Brig. Gen. Gregg F. Martin, Ph.D., USA, Commander and Division Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Northwestern Division; and Col. Chris Toomey, USA (Ret.), former Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Afghanistan District
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Panelists:
- Mark Asquino, Deputy Coordinator, Reconstruction and Stabilization, U.S. Department of State
- Cdr. Steven K. Kelley, CEC, U.S. Naval Reserve
- Col. Bill Bulen, Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Afghanistan District
- Aziz Azimi, CEO, Technologists Inc., Kabul, Afghanistan
- Brig. Gen. Joseph McMenamin, USMC (Ret.) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Stability Operations
With the Department of Defense Base Realignment & Closure program funding reduced for 2007 questions arise about the services ability to meet their respective 2011 implementation schedules. Additionally, questions have arisen regarding Congress’ ability to provide sufficient additional funding in the upcoming federal budgets in 2008 and 2009 to allow the services to meet their timelines, and design and construction schedules. If the funding is not sufficient, how will the services and the Congress adapt to this reality? This session will discuss these issues and draw on lessons being learned from current efforts and experiences, such as Fort Bliss, Texas, Guam and the like.
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Panelists:
- Col. Edgar J. Yanger, Director, BRAC Program Management Office, Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management
- David Drozd, Director, Navy BRAC Program Management Office Northeast
- Col. Jim Holland, Director, BRAC Program Management, Office of the Assistant Secretary of The Air Force (Installations, Environment and Logistics)
Computers and supporting technology has changed almost every aspect of society, but they've only just begun to have a major impact in reshaping the architectural and building industries. Building Information Models (BIM), a methodology for storing complete information about a building in a computer model, is being heralded as the newest innovation. But will BIM be able to meet the significant challenges of interoperability problems in the facilities that stem from the highly fragmented nature of the industry, including continued paper based business practices, lack of standardization, and inconsistent technology usage? What role does GSA play in the Implementation of BIM? How are the services implementing BIM? These questions and more will be addressed in this panel discussion.
Moderator: Cathy Knudsen, Federal Program Director, STL Inc.
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Panelists:
- Kenneth W. Cook, Chief, CAD/BIM Center, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center
- Joel A. Wexelmann, AIA, Principal, Architect and Engineering Practice, Jacob
- David M. Hammond, Chief, Shore Facility Capital Asset Management Division, Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard
- Gary M. Erickson, P.E., President, MWH Federal Services
Facility condition assessments, asset alignment, asset tracking tools and operation and maintenance of assets will be among the issues discussed.
Sustainability is the focus of this panel discussion, including Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ®) and the military, LEED for Neighborhood Development, Zero-Footprint Base, Regional Eco-System Sustainability, Operational Range Sustainability and Federal Sustainability Network.
Moderator: Col. John P. Selstrom Jr., F.SAME, USAF (Ret.), MWH
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Panelists:
- Brian R. Moyer, President, National Association of Environmental Professionals
- Captain Nadja Turek, PE, LEED AP, AFIT Civil Engineering and Services School, LEED®
- Jana McKenzie, LEED®, Principal, EDAW-Fort Collins office
- Karen Baker, Army Environmental Policy Institute
- Jan Larkin, Range Sustainment Outreach Coordinator, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations & Environment)
- Alan Hurt, Chairman, The Federal Network for Sustainability
This keynote presentation will focus on ethics in terms of federal contracting. (This session qualifies attendees for CEUs or PDHs in ethics.)
Moderator: Capt. Frank Aucremanne, Commanding Officer, Civil Engineer Corps Officers School Speaker: Brig. Gen. Malham Wakin, USAF (Ret.), Professor Emeritus, U.S. Air Force Academy, and Advisor to the U.S. Olympic Committee
This session features information about the latest developments in professional licensure and certification from representatives of the licensing and certifying bodies. Representatives from numerous professional associations round out the panel.
Moderator: Lt. Col. Tom Glardon, P.E., Director, Engineering Management Department, Civil Engineer and Services School, Air Force Institute of Technology
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Panelists:
- CMAA: James Peck, CCM, McDonough Bolyard Peck
- ASCE: Brig. Gen. Gerald E. Galloway Jr., Ph.D., P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.)/ Glenn L. Martin Professor of Engineering, University of Maryland
- NSPE: Arthur E. Schwartz, CAE, JD, Deputy Executive Director and General Counsel, National Society of Professional Engineers
- IFMA: Marc Liciardello, CFM, ARAMARK
- NCEES: Davy McDowell, Director of Professional Services, National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Senior enlisted representatives from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army and U.S. Navy articulate what engineers bring to the fight. In addition, speakers will identify gaps in their respective service’s capability and elaborate the assistance they require from sister services.
Moderator: Chief Master Sgt. Ken Miller, USAF (Ret.), Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
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Panelists:
- Sgt. Maj. William R. Arthur, USA
- Chief Master Sgt. Wayne E. Quattrone II, USAF
- Force Master Chief James D. Fairbanks, USN
- Master Chief Petty Officer Brian Farricy, USN
- Chief Master Sgt. Ron Brown, USAF
- Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Winzenried, USA
Each branch will meet in sessions with its respective Service Chief and other senior service representatives.
- Army Session: Hosted by Lt. Gen. Carl A. Strock, P.E., F.SAME, Chief of Engineers & Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Open only to Active, Guard and Reserve Army officers and NCOs and Department of the Army Civilians)
- Air Force Session: Hosted by Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg, P.E., F.SAME, The Civil Engineer, U.S. Air Force (Open only to Active, Guard and Reserve Air Force officers and NCOs and Department of the Air Force Civilians)
- Navy Session: Hosted by Rear Adm. Wayne “Greg” Shear Jr., CEC, Chief of Civil Engineers & Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (Open only to Navy Junior Officers)
- Public Health Service: Hosted by Rear Adm. Richard F. Barror, Ph.D., P.E., Chief Engineer, U.S. Public Health Service (Open only to Active Public Health Service officers and civilians)
The National Response Plan and The Infrastructure Security Partnership’s (TISP) newly released Regional Disaster Resilience: A Guide for Developing an Action Plan combine to provide a framework for planning and preparedness for natural and man-made emergencies. This panel will expand on presentations and discussion from the 5th Annual TISP Congress as well as recent preparedness documents. Representatives from the National Emergency Management Association and industry will discuss the realities and challenges of partnering effectively to protect critical infrastructure.
Moderator: Charles Hess, Vice President of Operations, Shaw Environmental & Infrastructure Inc.
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Panelists:
- Peter LaPorte, Senior Vice President, Olson Group LLC (former Director of both the District of Columbia and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agencies)
- Paula L. Scalingi, Ph.D., President, The Scalingi Group LLC, and Director of the Pacific Northwest Center for Regional Disaster Resilience and Vice Chair of The Infrastructure Security Partnership
- Steve Sharro, Federal Emergency Management Agency Consultant (former Superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute)
- Karin Crawford, Program Coordination Branch Chief, National Preparedness Division, FEMA Region III
The failure of flood protection structures during hurricane Katrina resulted in catastrophic consequences for the nation. The potential for similar failures exists across the country. This panel will discuss how federal and state flood policies, programs and funding drive disaster preparedness and integrity assurance for critical infrastructure such as levees, floodwalls and dams. Connectivity to the National Response Plan and recent case studies will be presented.
Moderators: Brig. Gen. Gerald E. Galloway Jr., Ph.D., P.E., F.SAME, USA (Ret.),
Glenn L. Martin, Professor of Engineering, University of Maryland
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Panelists:
- Doug Bellomo, P.E., Flood Mapping Modernization Program, Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Edward J. Hecker, P.E., Chief, Office of Homeland Security and Provost Marshal, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Jeffrey Featherstone, Ph.D., Director, Center for Sustainable Communities, Temple University
- Eric C. Halpin, P.E., Dam Safety Program, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Peter D. Rabbon, P.E., Institute of Water Resources, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The global repositioning of forces and restructuring of military units at numerous installations in the United States and it’s territories—including Alaska, Hawaii and Guam—over the next few years will necessitate the construction of additional facilities including barracks, company, battalion and brigade headquarters, and equipment, instruction and dining facilities. This panel will discuss the strategy and approach for the global repositioning initiative including the challenges associated with the restationing of our military personnel and families and necessary support resources and infrastructure required to support them. Of particular interest are the planning and implementation phases of the large military development on Guam and the influx of personnel at Fort Carson, Colo., and Fort Bliss, Texas.
Moderator: Chuck Kuzma, Senior Vice President, Project Time and Cost
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Panelists:
- Maj. Gen. David F. Bice, USMC (Ret.), Executive Director, Joint Guam Program Office, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installations & Environment)
- Capt. Rene Hemstreet, Deputy Commander for Operations, Headquarters Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Troy Collins, P.E, Fort Bliss Global Defense Posture Realignment Program Director, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The military is preparing for the largest restructuring effort since World War II. To meet this challenge, each service is implementing a different strategy such as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Centers of Standardization, Air Force Civil Engineer Transformation and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Transformation. This panel will discuss lessons learned and what savings are real or achievable.
Panelists also will address the impacts of congressional restrictions on services’ ability to fund urgent facility requirements and work to identify programmatic and process improvements and changes
Moderator: Grant T. Bartee, P.E., Vice President, Director of Federal Business Team, LJB Inc.
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Panelists:
- Steven R. Iselin, SES, Chief Engineer and Director, Capital Improvements, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Maj. Gen. Merdith “Bo” Temple, Director of Military Programs, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Paul A. Parker, Director, Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence
Because installations are increasingly involved with joint efforts, panelists will discuss implementation timeframe to establish the joint bases, the concept of operations and the common delivery of installation support at joint bases.
Moderator: Capt. Paz Gomez, CEC, Deputy Director, Installations Requirements and Management, Office of the Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Installations and Environment)
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Panelists:
- Phil Grone, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment)
- Rear Adm. Mark A. Handley, Deputy Commander, Navy Installations Command
- Lt. Gen. Robert Wilson, Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Installation Management, Headquarters, Department of Army
- Maj. Gen. Del Eulberg, P.E., F.SAME, The Civil Engineer, U.S. Air Force
- Maj. Gen. James F. Flock, Assistant Deputy Commandant Installation and Logistics, Installations and Logistics (Facilities), U.S. Marine Corps
Panel 4: Performance Management of Facility Assets
This panel, presented by the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), will cover performance management from start to finish: from benchmarking and establishing the facility asset program, to the actual performance including operations, workplace services, capital projects, space planning and an in-depth audit of cost and performance measures.
Moderator: Frank Boettcher, Director, Corporate Facilities, Campbell Soup Co.
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Panelists:
- Mike Guerin, President, Guerin Assoc.
- Hershel Weeks, Project Manager, VW International: Part 1 | Part 2
- Robert Kleimenhagen, Jr., CFM, Facilities Management Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PENNDOT)
- E.F. “Gene” Hubbard, SES, P.E., CFM, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The best of intentions can be undermined by ignorance of cultural standards. Cross-cultural education of members going into a new environment may be as important as any other factor. This panel will provide an overview of cultural issues in many of the regions where large contracts are anticipated over the next few years.
Moderator: Roger Jinks, President, AMEC
Presentation and group discussion will be centered on The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders, by Ira Chaleff. Attendees who have pre-registered for this workshop will receive a copy of the book about three to four weeks prior to the SAME 2007 Joint Engineer Education and Training Conference & Expo. Group discussion will seek to capture the issues that resonate most with young professionals.
Speaker: Ira Chaleff, President, Executive Coaching & Consulting Associates [presentation], and author of The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders [book link: amazon.com]
Panelists will discuss the importance of all “Instruments of Power” (IOP)—diplomatic, informational, military and economic, known collectively as DIME. Focus is on non-military IOP because most junior officers already understand the military tools. This is an increasingly important topic in present day conflicts.
Moderator: Michael Mazaar, Ph.D., Professor, National War College
Presentation and group discussion will be centered on The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders, by Ira Chaleff. Attendees who have pre-registered for this workshop will receive a copy of the book about three to four weeks prior to the SAME 2007 Joint Engineer Education and Training Conference & Expo. Group discussion will seek to capture the issues that resonate most with young professionals.
Speaker: Ira Chaleff, President, Executive Coaching & Consulting Associates [presentation], and author of The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders [book link: amazon.com]
This discussion will focus on Contract Augmentation Program (CAP) contract vehicles and how they can be used to leverage private sector capabilities during contingency engineering. Panelists will discuss the evolution of “CAP-like” contracts and what capabilities have been most needed and used. Other points to be addressed include how CAP contracts can complement design-build and design-bid-build approaches and how CAP contracts dovetail with coincident troop response and contingency construction. CAP challenges, and how to overcome them successfully, will be addressed by a successful contractor in the arena. Moderator: John Accardi Jr., F.SAME, Vice President, DOD Operations, TetraTech
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Panelists:
- Col. Richard A. Fryer Jr., Commander, Air Force Civil Engineer Support Agency
- Randy King, LOGCAP Program Manager, Headquarters, Department of the Army
- Robert M. Griffin Jr., Assistant Commander for Acquisition, Headquarters, U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Gary Motsek, Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Logistics and Material Readiness (Program Support)
- Alvin Newman, Team Leader, Engineering Services, Office of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade, U.S. Agency for International Development
- Dwight Clark, Chairman & General Manager, Readiness Management Support LC
Changes to Title 10 USC, Section 2667, of the National Defense Authorization Act gives military installations the authority and incentive to use enhanced use leasing on a variety of qualified projects. Ideally, EULs are intended to enhance the mission performance through cooperative efforts with private developers that stimulate the local job market and improve utilization of property. Panelists will discuss how the public-private partnerships are working, whether the results meet expectations, what federal partners’ concerns are and what, if any, are the impediments to industries continued involvement in EUL.
Moderator: Jeff Cornell, Vice President DOD Operations,Tetra Tech
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Panelists:
- David Banashefski, Director, Site and Business Development, Picatinny Arsenal
- Kim Burke, Managing Director, Public Institutions Group, Jones, Lang, LaSalle
- Robert J. Penn, Assistant Chief, Real Estate Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Baltimore District
- Scott Whiteford, Acting Assistant Commander for Real Estate, Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Paul MacPherson, Chief, Enhanced Use Leasing, Air Force Real Property Agency
- Alan King, Client Service Manager, Weston Solutions
- Robert B. Eidson, Director, Federal Business Development & Enhanced-Use Leasing, Chevron Energy Solutions Co.
- Fred Meurer, City Manager, Monterey, Calif.
Panelists will compare comprehensive and master planning for commercial or installation purposes, GeoBase (Geospatial) and its use in comprehensive and master planning efforts, and the benefits of utilizing as a process to implement and maintain a GIS.
Moderator: Roger D. Blevins, FAICP, National Military Facilities Principal, HDR
This open discussion seminar will address several ethics situations taken from the Murdough Center for Ethics in Engineering. Group exercises and group participation will seek to capture the issues that resonate most with young engineers, junior officers and those in federal contracting. (This session qualifies attendees for CEUs or PDHs in Ethics)
Facilitators:
- Lt. Col. G. Scott Griffin, Ph.D., CPC, USAF (Ret.), former Joseph Phelps Endowed Chair in Construction Management, Colorado State University
- Lt. Col. Gwen E. Baker, Commander, USACE-Philadelphia District
- Barry F. Gale, Attorney, USACE-Philadelphia District
(See description above.)