Lean Construction Institute

Arizona Chapter

presents

Program:              

Lessons Learned to Improve Pull Planning

 and Defining Target Value Design 

Speakers:         

Bryan Bernardo - Weitz

Jeffrey P. May - M + W Group

Derek Kirkland, DPR Construction

Ryan Abbott, Sundt Construction, Inc.

**Speaker Bios are below agenda.

Abstract:

The program will include a panel discussion on lessons learned from doing pull planning sessions – what has worked and hasn’t. The panel will be followed by an overview and case study of Target Value Design.

Date and Time:    

Wednesday, January, 19 2010 from 6:00 - 8:25 pm 

(Meet and greet from 5:00 - 6:00) 

Interactive Agenda:

• 5:00-6:00:  Meet and Greet
• 6:00-6:05:  Intro by Brett Helm / DPR Construction
• 6:05-7:00:  Lightning Round during dinner: Share a Lean learning experience at your dinner  table
• 7:00-7:30:  Lessons Learned to Improve Pull Planning, Panel Discussion by Weitz, M + W Group,
• 7:30-8:00:  Target Value Design, DPR Construction and Sundt Construction Inc.
• 8:00-8:15:  Lightning Round for Guest Discussion at Each Table
• 8:15-8:25   Closing with Overview of Upcoming Event

This will be the 7th meeting of the Arizona LCI Chapter meeting.  Please join us in shaping the chapter and learning how Lean can help your construction business. 

Note to First Time Attendees and Others New to Lean Construction:

Please review a glossary of terms and other introductory readings before attending the meeting by visiting http://www.leanconstruction.org 

Speaker Bios

Bryan Bernardo, Vice-President, LEED AP, Weitz Southwest

As Vice President of The Weitz Company, Mr. Bernardo is responsible for the planning and management of all Southwest Operations. His responsibilities include long range planning, business acquisition, safety evaluation, project planning and performance, personnel policies and administration, financial planning, subcontractor relations, and innovation in service and delivery.

As the Southwest office leader, Mr. Bernardo oversees the proper execution of all projects while maintaining company standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction. He is involved in all projects from pre-construction to completion, including personnel assignments, review of owner/contractor agreements and overall relations with owners, the public and subcontractors. He reviews project related documentation such as schedules and status reports and provides leadership to the individual project teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Building Construction, Project Management, University o Florida

Sigma Lambda Chi Honorary Construction Society

LEED Accredited Professional

Registrations

Florida State Certified General Contractor - CGC049613

California B General Building Contractor - 189275

California A General Engineering Contractor - 923723

Nevada AB General Building and General Engineering Contractor - 0074565

Professional Experience

Bryan Bernardo has more than 26 years of experience in the construction industry, 22 of which have been with The Weitz Company. In addition to his current role of Vice President, he has held the positions of Construction Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Assistant Superintendent and Field Engineer. Mr. Bernado is well versed in both large and small-scale projects and has supervised concurrent projects’ exceeding $250 million in construction cost.

2009 - Present Vice President for Southwest Operations

2008 - 2009 Vice President / Construction Manager

2007 - 2008 Vice President, Weitz Golf International

2005 - 2007 Construction Manager, Weitz Golf International

2004 - 2005 Senior Project Manager / Construction Manager, Weitz Golf International

2001 - 2004 Senior Project Manager, Weitz Golf International

1999 - 2001 Project Manager, Weitz Golf International

1992 - 1999 Project Manager, The Weitz Company, Florida Division

1991 - 1992 Project Engineer, The Weitz Company, Florida Division

1990 - 1991 Assistant Superintendent, The Weitz Company, Florida Division

1987 - 1990 Field Engineer, The Weitz Company, Florida Division

Jeffrey P. May, Sr. Project Manager, M + W Group

Jeff has over 30+ years of design and construction management experience and has been using Lean techniques for the last 4 years on both domestic and international projects. Jeff is currently managing over 50 people for design, engineering, CAD and construction on a fast-track project.

Derek Kirkland, MRICS, LEED^® AP, DPR Construction:

Derek has over 21 years of construction industry experience working as an Owner, Construction Manager and General Contractor.  Over the past 13 years, he has specialized in the Life Science Market Sector and has managed projects across the United States and in the United Kingdom ranging in value from under $1M to $200M+.

Born in Scotland, UK, Derek attended Glasgow Caledonian University and majored in Quantity Surveying, a Construction Management Degree with a specialization in Construction Cost Management, Construction Law and Contracts. He is a registered member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) which is the equivalent to P.E. qualification in U.S.

He has been with DPR Construction for 8 years and is a member of the Regional Management Team in their Phoenix office. He is also the Life Science Market Sector Leader for the Phoenix / Arizona region and is a member of DPR’s National Life Science Group. His project experience includes a wide variety of Life Science projects ranging from cGMP Manufacturing Facilities and Pilot Plants to R&D Labs and Vivariums. Local key project involvement includes Covance Laboratories, sanofi-aventis, Ventana Medical Devices and Caris Life Sciences.

Derek is also actively involved in the internal education and training effort within DPR, as well as a member of International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE).

Ryan Abbott, DBIA, LEED^® AP, Sundt Construction Inc.

In his career, Ryan has embraced an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Methodology on all of his projects (inclusive of the LEAN Concepts) and believes that knowledge and communication are the best risk mitigation tools in the contractor’s arsenal.  His experience revolves around the CM-R, Design–Build and Integrated Project Delivery methods.  At Sundt, he is responsible for managing a variety of complex projects throughout the state of Arizona, with an emphasis on higher education and research laboratories.

Mr. Abbott graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering and a Masters Degree in Business Administration for the WP Carey School of Business.  Ryan is a designated Design Build Professional from the Design Build Institute of America, a Certified Professional Constructor from the American Institute of Constructors and a LEED Accredited Professional.

Mr. Abbott’s Recent Work Experience, includes: Complex Higher Education Laboratories: The Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building No. 4 at Arizona State University, a $110M Transdisciplinary Research Laboratory Building - housing (3) programs and (2) user groups and The Bio Design Institute Buildings A and B at Arizona State University, an aggregated $108M Joint Venture with DPR Construction – housing many research criteria and disciplines.

Abbott has made many contributions to the local community through his service. He participates in the Sundt Foundation, donating money, time, and supplies to places in need.  Additionally, he serves as a big brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, as well as a tutor at Tempe Union High School.

**See Registration/Cancellation Deadline below**  

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Registration / Cancellation Deadline: Friday, January 14,  2011. There will be no refunds after this time. Each person must register and pay to attend the meeting and dinner. Please help us save time, expense, and avoid people showing up at the last minute… plan ahead and register early! We cannot keep costs reasonable and caterers cannot plan their food without sufficient notice.

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