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DBIA Mid-America Chapter Leadership Executive Director Oretta Smith Executive Council DBIA President Ramin Cherafat McCownGordon Construction, Inc.

DBIA President-Elect Jeff Turk, DBIA Walton Construction

DBIA Past President Tom Moser Johnson Controls

DBIA Secretary Wendy Hageman Burns & McDonnell

DBIA Treasurer Phil Ptacek, P.E. Smith & Boucher

District Chairs Kansas City Moira Holland PSI

Nebraska Bill Stazzoni Ayars & Ayars, Inc.

Iowa Bill Woodruff, DBIA Woodruff Companies

Membership Robert Campbell, AIA Berger Devine Yaeger

Programs Mark Mitts, PE, DBIA DesignSense, Inc. Public Relations Lynn DiPlacito Gossen Livingston Associates

Education Eric Turner, DBIA Walton Construction

Owner’s Council Eric Bosch, AIA, CIMO David Cox, City of Olathe Chad Foster, Johnson Co. Laws and Regulations Ryan Manies Shughart, Thomson & Kilroy

If you are interested in becoming a member of the DBIA Mid-America Chapter, please contact our Membership Chair, Robert Campbell at (816) 777-1878

THINGS AN ARCHITECT SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN DECIDING TO PURSUE DESIGN-BUILD PROJECTS Wendy Hageman, DBIA Secretary As Design-Build becomes more widely accepted as a viable delivery method by governmental entities, architects are challenged to look beyond their traditional way of producing, pursuing and submitting on projects. It used to be that proposals would be submitted by any architect who had experience completing a project similar to Wendy Hageman that proposed. With the introduction of Design-Build, the process for making that go-no-go decision has gotten a lot more complicated. The following are some things to consider when deciding to pursue Design-Build projects: 1. Get educated about Design-Build. • Can you work side by side with a contractor? • Can you relinquish the traditional role of the architect? • Do you understand the benefits of Design-Build? • Do you understand the pitfalls of Design-Build? 2. Research the project submittal requirements. • What is the procurement process? Qualificationbased, Design Competition-based, Bridging Document-based • What effort is required? What materials, time and costs are required to submit? • Is a stipend offered? • Have a clear understanding of the financial investment/risk for submitting. • How is the Design-Build team selected? 3. Get to know the owner and their education of Design-Build. • Have they done a Design-Build project before? • Is their project appropriate as a Design-Build? • Does the owner understand their involvement needed in a Design-Build project? • What are the owner’s expectations and goals?

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1 Design-Build Considerations 2 Calendar of Events/Why Become a Designated Design-Build Professional? 3 Success Story: Irwin Army Community Hospital 4 Design-Build Designations 5 Iowa Chapter Breakfast Meeting

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4. Get as much information about the project as you can from the Owner. • What type of project is it? • What disciplines are required? • What’s the budget? Is it realistic? • What’s the schedule? Is it doable? • How will decisions be made from the owner’s side?

5. Research Contractors as soon as you hear about a project. • List the contractors that you have worked with in the past and those with which you have a good working relationship. • Narrow down that list to those who have done Design-Build before. 6. Choose a Contractor • Do they believe in Design-Build? • Do they respect the role of the architect in Design-Build? • Will they be a good business partner? • Are they in good standing with the owner? • Do they have the same design and constructability philosophy that your firm does? • Do you have chemistry as a team? • Does the Contractor believe in a shared savings with the A/E team? 7. Be a good business partner • Be respectful of the contractor’s role in DesignBuild. • Be a team player. • Meet the deadlines. • Design within the budget. • Be flexible and open-minded about working through the design issues with the contractor. Most owners agree that one of the most important aspects of a successful Design-Build team is the chemistry. Believing that the architect and contractor can work together peacefully through the project is critical to the success of a Design-Build project. So when considering pursuing a Design-Build project, select your “business partner” wisely and in return be a good “business partner.”

DBIA Mid-America Chapter Dates to Mark on Your Calendar AUGUST 2007 August 8 August 9

Kansas City District Breakfast Iowa District Breakfast - AIA vs. DBIA Design-Build Documents Mid-America Chapter EC Meeting Nebraska District Breakfast Meeting Mid-America Chapter EC/Board Meeting

August 14 August 22 August 28

SEPTEMBER 2007 September September September September

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Designation: Exam Prep Course Mid-America Chapter EC Meeting Kansas City District Breakfast Iowa District Steering Committee Meeting September 14 Designation Exam September 25 Mid-America Chapter EC/Board Meeting September 26 Nebraska District Breakfast Meeting OCTOBER 2007 October 4 October 9 October 11 October 17 October 24

Iowa District Breakfast/Steering Committee Meeting Mid-America Chapter EC Meeting MID-AMERICA CHAPTER REGIONAL CONFERENCE Steering Committee Meeting 7:30 AM Breakfast Meeting @ Scott Conference Center - Topic: Design Development Estimating - Speaker to be Announced

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND DBIA COURSES?

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Because design-build is an integrated project delivery method, attendees of DBIA courses span a large spectrum, including: • • • • • •

government agency employees owners of buildings civil infrastructure and process plant facilities architects engineers constructors

In addition, other individuals with an interest/experience in integrated services also find DBIA courses to be valuable opportunities for additional education and networking, including teaching/ research academics specializing in architecture, engineering, and construction, and students pursuing degrees in architecture, engineering, and construction. Continuing Education DBIA’s courses are approved for AIA continuing education credit. Credit earned at DBIA conferences qualify for elective credits or continuing education credit needed for the Designated DesignBuild Professional™ Program. For more information contact Eric Turner at (816) 753-2121 or www.dbia.org.

OPEN CHAPTER POSITIONS Board Members are needed for the following positions: Wichita District Chair St. Louis District Chair Various Committee Members For more information on what each position entails, please contact Oretta Smith, Exective Director DBIA-MAC at (816) 506-1881.

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When you are ready for measurably improved outcomes at predictable and lower total costs... Contact Tom Moser (913) 307-4270 [email protected]

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DESIGN-BUILD SUCCESS STORY: Emergency Department Renovation Irwin Army Community Hospital

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Based on an Interview with Rob Welker, United Excel

Rob attributes the success of this project to sound leadership and planning capabilities. In fact, he indicated the best part of this project was that the design conceptualized at the project’s pre-planning stage was the final product executed and built. In other words, they got it right at “first-stab” design. There were zero change orders on this project as the team was able to fully identify the Owner’s need immediately allowing them to complete the project two months ahead of schedule. There was no cost variance on this project; it was designed entirely to the stated budget. United Excel was selected among four teams selected as part of a Best Value Design-Build competition under a MultipleAward Task Order Contracts. MATOCs are designed to provide a government agency a streamlined process to acquire professional support services. The MATOC program provides a pool of qualified performers who compete for government projects. The project called for NTE Pricing, and team selection was based on pricing and past performance. Subcontractors were selected from a pre-determined list of primes. The re-design and renovation of the emergency department was necessary to improve the overall aesthetic appeal and usability of the ER space for the hospital. The project included the supply room, offices, locker rooms, waiting area, EMT dispatch, exam rooms, medical treatment rooms, conference room and nurse’s station. It was necessary to schedule the project in four phases to provide uninterrupted space to patients and uninterrupted services to staff working in the project area.

Group from Arizona State University. This group ranks projects by schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction. United Excel is also currently number one in rankings on performance by U.S. Army Medical Command. One of the challenges for this project was phasing it, while maintaining 24/7 emergency operations. This was critical to the client. United Excel overcame this challenge by utilizing a finished product throughout construction without tenting areas. The concept of using pre-fabricated laminate provided better overall environmental controls eliminating drywall dust and creating a better overall appearance on the jobsite. The team dealt with very stringent government regulations for infection control. They assigned full-time QA personnel and actually exceeded the already high standards providing a cleaner jobsite than the Army Environmental Services Staff was accustomed to receiving. With the sensitive, controlled environments indicative of healthcare facilities, United Excel considers quality control to be one of the most important project directives and therefore assign only experienced, certified individuals. Another unique challenge for the project team was dealing with government personnel being shipped out during project execution. The addition of new team members required constant communication and education. The team found communication and finding a “middle road” crucial to the successful completion of this project.

United Excel’s approach to project management effectiveness enforces efficient communication early on and throughout the life of the project. The team relies upon a professional staff and requires that the entire team participate in and be held accountable for all measures of quality, budget and schedule. The implementation of the work plan phase to the construction phase of the project delivery process was crucial to the success of the project with respect to risk assessment and cost control. With the team identified, United Excel set forth to investigate, review, revise, consult and iteratively communicate the project details among the entire team. This communication approach alleviated misunderstandings, design anomalies and re-work efforts. United Excel implemented a stringent pure-team process during each phase of the project. This practice ensures extensive effort toward scope of work, cost and schedule analysis. It accounted for special and sensitive environmental conditions in the occupied and adjacent spaces, producing experienced and accurate detailed cost calculations. The team also implemented iterative project review meetings, site investigations, as well as the production of an in-depth phasing schedule. United Excel routinely tracks their projects weekly via an independent third party, the Performance Based Studies Research

Want Performance? Choose United Excel! Construction Management • Design/Build • General Contracting Performance Based Contractor Ranked #1 for Performance by US Army Medical Command Ranked #1 for Performance by US Air Force Medical Services Please contract Rob Welker 913.261.0000 or visit our Web site at www.unitedexcel.com

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2007 DESIGN-BUILD DESIGNATIONS ALPHABETICAL BY STATE IOWA John F. Snyder, AIA, DBIA Story Design Ltd. Ames Kelly Strong, DBIA Iowa State University Ames Dirk Westercamp, AIA, DBIA Woodruff Design Ames William Woodruff, DBIA Woodruff Construction, LLC Ames KANSAS Bruce A. Ainsworth, DBIA Black & Veatch Overland Park Lynn Anderson, DBIA Martin K. Eby Construction, Co., Inc. Wichita Robert E. Campbell, AIA, DBIA, LEED George Butler Associates, Inc. Lenexa Thomas Coleman, DBIA Air National Guard/TA Consulting Topeka Stephen E. Cordes, DBIA Black & Veatch Overland Park Mark Deaton, DBIA DesignSense, Inc. Olathe Dan Ferguson, DBIA J.E. Dunn Construction Company Olathe Greg King, DBIA S.M. Wilson, LLC Mission Mark Mitts, P.E., DBIA DesignSense, Inc. Olathe Philip R. Ptacek, P.E., DBIA Smith & Boucher Inc. Olathe

Tom Saul, DBIA Titan Construction Olathe

John W. McCully, P.E., DBIA Burns & McDonnell Engineering Kansas City

Charles J. Williams, P.E., DBIA Earth Tech Overland Park

Kelly Miller, DBIA U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Kansas City

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Steven Moeller, DBIA Clayco Saint Louis

Jeff Banister, DBIA JE Dunn Construction Kansas City Michael J. Barr, DBIA JE Dunn Construction Kansas City Wes Denton, P.E. LEED, DBIA J.E. Dunn Construction Company Kansas City Robert S. Fayard Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Thomas Hawkins, DBIA Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Kansas City Nathan Hermesch, DBIA Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Scott Hoisington, DBIA Turner Construction Company Kansas City Eric Kirchhofer, DBIA Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Emil J. Konrath, DBIA 801 Walnut Kansas City Kraig G. Kreikemeier, DBIA Jacobs Facilities, Inc. St. Louis Ron Mallare, P.E., DBIA Turner Construction Co. Kansas City

Matt Nordhus, P.E., DBIA Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Ted Odell, DBIA Walton Construction Kansas City

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NEBRASKA Scott A. Churilla, DBIA HDR, Inc. Omaha Thomas Harter, DBIA Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc. Omaha Jerry C. Porter, P.E., DBIA Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc. Omaha James E. Rowings, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., DBIA Kiewit Construction Company Omaha

Douglas O’Neill, DBIA J.E. Dunn Construction Company Kansas City G. William Quatman, Esq., FAIA, DBIA Shughart Thomson & Kilroy P.C. Kansas City Matthew Ralston, DBIA Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Greg D. Saye, DBIA Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Charles C. Sun, DBIA Burns & McDonnell Kansas City Jeff Turk, DBIA Walton Construction Company, Inc. Kansas City Eric E. Turner, DBIA Walton Construction Co., LLC Kansas City Mark Zimmerman, P.E., DBIA Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. Kansas City

Edward R. Mardiat, DBIA Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc. Kansas City

Craig D. Rogge, AIA, NCARB, DBIA George Butler Associates, Inc. Lenexa David M. Shelton, DBIA DesignSense, Inc. Olathe Scott Lord, Vice President All Systems Designed Solutions, Inc. 3241 N. 7th St.Trfwy. Kansas City, KS 66115 913-281-5100 x2110

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DBIA - IOWA CHAPTER BREAKFAST MEETING

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April 5, 2007

Ames, Iowa. The inaugural breakfast meeting of the DBIA Iowa chapter was held at the Iowa State Center’s Scheman Building with 50 people in attendance. There was an excellent representation from industry members as well as the Iowa State University DBIA chapter. DBIA Iowa district chair, Bill Woodruff, DBIA, welcomed everyone and recognized the sponsors, Neumann Brothers, the Baker Group and Walton Construction for their generous support of the event. Oretta Smith, executive director of DBIA-MAC, was in attendance and provided an overview of the organization and encouraged companies to sponsor future meetings. Mark Thompson, procurement officer for the Iowa Army National Guard at Camp Dodge, presented his views on the advantages and challenges with the design-build process. He expressed his devotion to the Design-Build process and mentioned the Army and Air Guard would be meeting in May to discuss transitioning these military branches to this project delivery method. Mark addressed the fact that Iowa is one of five states that does not currently utilize the design-build process for public work, but a bill is at the statehouse which would allow some public projects to be eligible. He stressed the need for the DBIA chapter to express their concerns to legislature in hopes of creating change in Iowa. Although Mark was satisfied with the overall design-build delivery method, he did point out pitfalls their team encountered throughout the process and would look to improve in future projects. The primary fault they encountered was failing to prioritize their technical data, which he now recognizes as

being more important than the management execution plan. He attributed their success with the Design-Build process to the dedication of the Design-Build team, as well as the weekly, three-hour meetings. In order to expedite the review and change order processes, they had to empower the Design-Build team to make decisions and release some of the control they typically had over the process. He stated that the DesignBuild delivery system had allowed the Iowa National Guard to reduce their execution time from a range of 1,305 to 1,485 days with the Design-Bid-Build process to between 955 and 1,045 days. Mark addressed the main reason teams were disqualified in the proposal selection process was their misunderstanding of the document wording. Mark stressed that if a Design-Build team does not understand the solicitation, they should clarify the wording with the owner because if the proposal does not comply with requirements, it will be disregarded immediately. Mark revealed the potential for the government to award a stipend to those firms who were not awarded the contract in compensation for their time and effort. While he did not mention when this would be implemented, he did cite that it was being addressed. In concluding, Bill Woodruff, DBIA thanked Mark Thompson for his insight. For more information contact Shelly Greving at [email protected].

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DBIA-MAC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT A SUCCESS The DBIA-MAC Annual Golf Tournament was held May 10, 2007. Congrats to all of the winners! 1st Place A Flight (58*) Meyer, Gordon, Unrein and friend 2nd Place A Flight (58*) The Sanders Management Group 1st Place B Flight (66*) The Fagan Group 2nd Place B Flight (66*) Bannister, Roth, Slovikoski and Ferguson Hole Prizes: Longest Putt #1: Longest Drive Women’s #4: Closest to Pin #8: Shortest Drive #10: Longest Drive Men #12:

Jeff Parrish Wendy Hageman Rich Smith Larry Klein Jeff Meyer

*Indicates Scorecard Playoff (taken from the #1 handicap hole backwards)

ISU DBIA STUDENT CHAPTER CALENDAR August 2007 – Intro to Tools, an overview September 2007 – Integrated Practice 102 October 2007 – The Design/Build Process November 2007 – Facility Management and Design/Build December 2007 – District Holiday party January 2008 – Owners Panel – the Benefits of Design/Build February 2008 – Legal Program with Quatman/Maines March 2008 – Software Integration – potential half-day event with mini seminars April 2008 – Employees of Tomorrow – Education and what the future holds + Economic Forcast? May 2008 – Roll-up – Summary of what we talked about, what has changed since we talked and what the future is looking like. Promote next year’s calendar! June 2008 – School’s out, summer vacation…

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