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SUMMARY:First-of-a-Kind: PANYNJ Leverages Unique Investigate-Design-Build Delivery to Restore Salt Damage at World Trade Center
DESCRIPTION:During construction of the new World Trade Center (WTC) in 2012\, Hurricane Sandy inundated the worksite with 200M gallons of brackish water. The water was rapidly removed\, but the salt remained embedded\, causing damage across the iconic structure’s first decade of service life. The saltwater caused corrosion and service life reduction along the lowest levels of WTC approximately 70 feet below grade. \nBeginning in 2021\, the Port Authority of New York New Jersey (PANYNJ) embarked on a multi-year project aimed at remediating the damage and restoring structural capacity for WTC’s intended 100-year service life.  Based upon the varied extent-of-damage conditions which drove the need for extensive investigation as a first step\, PANYNJ’s desire for cost certainty and need to manage schedule constraints in a complex working environment\, design-build delivery was selected. \nFour Learning Objectives: \n\nDiscover the Owner’s evaluation of delivery methods process\, and analyze the decision criteria for use of design-build using the WTC project for reference\nTranslate PANYNJ’s extensive experience related to Design-Build for new construction of world class facilities into how to effectively manage and deliver Design-Build for rehabilitation projects\nAssess the risks presented on repair projects and how they are managed through strategic use of contingencies and allowances\, specifically for portions of scope that have variable quantities and potential scope changes based on variability or as-found conditions.\nAcquire knowledge regarding the benefits of Design-Build delivery to develop solutions and execute repair and restoration of existing structures.\n\nParticipants will be eligible for 1.5 DBIA credits. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegistration Now\nAbout our Presenters \n \nJeff Binder\, DBIA | Director of Preconstruction\, Structural \nJeff Binder is Director of Preconstruction for STRUCTURAL with over 17 years of experience in the repair and restoration of concrete structures. After spending the first 16 years of his career in an operations role\, he has a strong aptitude for solving logistical challenges that are inherent in the Design Build approach. \n  \n  \n \nShana Holberton\, LEED AP\, ENV SP |  Program Manager\, Major Capital Projects\, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey \nShana Holberton is a Program Manager at the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey with 15 years of experience supporting projects across New York City’s evolving built environment. With a focus on climate resilience and sustainability\, she supports the planning and delivery of complex transportation and building infrastructure projects for public agencies. Her work includes overseeing World Trade Center Campus climate resilience programs as well as broader capital program efforts aligned with net-zero and long-term adaptation goals. \n  \n  \n \nNavid Safaie\, PE | Senior Project Manager\, Dewberry \nNavid Safaie is a Senior Project Manager at Dewberry Engineers\, having over 9 years of industry experience with a particular emphasis on rehabilitation of existing concrete and steel structures. He has successfully completed projects working for both private clients and government agencies under various project delivery formats and has developed an analytical and systematic approach to working through constraints and challenges in rehabilitation and Design-Build. \n  \n  \n \nDennis Sanschagrin Assoc DBIA | Sr Vice President\, Pullman \nDennis Sanschagrin is a Senior Vice President for PULLMAN. He has over 30 years of experience in the repair and restoration of existing structures\, including corrosion mitigation\, structural strengthening\, post tension repair and façade restoration. Dennis assists all types of commercial and municipal owners with their design-build projects around the country. He has experience teaching integrated product delivery systems and how to procure them to small groups of owners at their facilities as well as presentations for larger groups at association meetings. Dennis has a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland and an MBA from George Mason University and is a designated Design Build Professional with DBIA. \n  \nIsaac Pitre\, P. Eng.\, PMP\, DBIA\, is Division Manager\, STRUCTURAL \nIsaac Pitre\, P. Eng.\, PMP\, DBIA\, is Division Manager at STRUCTURAL\, specializing in concrete restoration projects of small and large scale. He has successfully delivered bid-build & design-build work across both United-States & Canada\, and is known for fostering high-performing\, cross-functional teams. Isaac believes diverse perspectives are essential to delivering better project outcomes and actively works to cultivate them.
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/first-of-a-kind-panynj-leverages-unique-investigate-design-build-delivery-to-restore-salt-damage-at-world-trade-center/
LOCATION:Arcadis of New York\, Inc. (The Woolworth Building)\, 233 Broadway\, 16th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10279\, United States
CATEGORIES:Region Event
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SUMMARY:Alternative Delivery Method Selection a CMAA & DBIA Collaborative Discourse
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 23\, 2026\nJoin the DBIA NYC Metro Region and CMAA NYC for a dynamic panel discussion on Alternative Delivery Method selection. Gain exclusive insights and strategies from a diverse group of industry-leading Owner-Clients and Owner-Representatives. \nWe will be covering the following: \n\nAlternative Delivery Methods\nADM selection decision drivers\, and key differentiators\nADM Procurement Strategies:\n\n\n\nQualifications based selection\nBest Value\nLowest Cost – Responsive Bidder\n\n\n\n\nCultural challenges – mastering team integration\nImportance of Professional Credentialing\n\nEvent Agenda:\n5:30PM – 6:30PM – Reception & Networking / Open Bar\n6:30PM – 6:45PM – Introductions & Buffet Dinner Served\n6:45PM – 8:15PM – Program & Panel Discussions\n8:15PM – 8:30PM – Closing Comments and Q&A \nPlease Note: Dinner will be served at this event. \nContinuing Education:\nAttendees will be eligible for 1.5 DBIA CEHs & AIA LU. \nRegister Now\nBecome a Sponsor                                                                           ___________________________________________________________\nMeet Our Panelists  \n Thomas Foley\, PE\, CCM\, DBIA – Senior Vice President for Facilities – Mount Sinai Health System  \nThomas Foley is a Senior Vice President at Mount Sinai Health System and is responsible for planning\, design\, and construction of facilities across the Health System. He leads the development of major land assets and the redesign of existing campuses in alignment with system priorities\, as well as space management across the system.   \nTom is a licensed Professional Engineer\, a certified Construction Manager\, a National Board member at the Design Build Institute of America and was recently inducted into the National Academy of Construction. He was previously Commissioner of NYC’s Department of Design and Construction.   \n  \nSara Appleton Director\, Penn Station Transformation – AMTRAK  \nSara Appleton is an urban development and transportation strategist passionate about delivering public infrastructure and services that improve life in New York City. Sara currently leads Amtrak’s multibillion-dollar Penn Station Transformation program\, a landmark initiative to modernize the critical transportation hub and improve regional connectivity. Prior to Amtrak\, Sara led consultant teams at McKinsey & Company\, advising senior government leaders on strategic planning\, asset management\, and operational efficiency\, and has worked for multiple NYC mayoral administrations\, including at the NYC Economic Development Corporation. Sara earned her M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and B.A. from Georgetown University. A native New Yorker\, she lives in Manhattan with her husband.  \n  \nGianpiero Carovillano\, PE -The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey  \nGianpiero Carovillano\, P.E. is an Engineer of Construction for JFK International Airport at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and is currently overseeing the $1.2 Billion Roadways\, Utilities and Ground Transportation Center Design Build project\, among other supporting infrastructure projects\, on behalf of the Port Authority.  \nGianpiero’s 13-year journey with the Port Authority began in 2013 as part of the Engineering and Architecture Associates program and began his career at the George Washington Bridge working on various state of good repair projects followed by the Suspender Ropes Replacement project and the 178th/179th Street Rehabilitation and Pedestrian walkway projects as part of the Restore the George Program. Since 2020\, Gianpiero has been at JFK International Airport focused on delivering various infrastructure projects for the JFK Redevelopment Program.  \n  \nMeet Our Moderators:   \nPeter Caravousanos RA\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, LEEDap Owner Advisory | Program/Project Delivery – Jacobs  \nPeter Caravousanos\, RA\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, LEED AP\, is a distinguished project delivery expert with over 30 years of experience in design and construction management. At Jacobs\, he led a major program for NYC as Executive Program Manager. Since the early-1990s\, he managed Design-Led-Design-Build projects for prominent clients including Hearst Communications\, Crain’s Communications and Financial Times. Peter led the planning and delivery of highly sensitive projects for the U.S. Department of Energy\, Department of Defense and NASA\, employing Agile and iterative DB approaches. Peter taught PM/CM courses at SUNY Farmingdale and Baruch College and served on several professional advisory boards.  \n  \nNick Dandolos\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, ENV SP Senior Vice President\, Construction Management Area Manager\, New York – GFT Inc.  \nNick Dandolos\, CCM\, DBIA\, PMP\, ENV SP brings four decades of experience in the AEC industry. He currently serves as a Senior Vice President and the New York Area Manager in GFT’s construction services business line. In this role\, he serves as a project executive for key clients and leverages his deep knowledge of the New York metropolitan area’s construction market to grow the firm’s construction services. His experience encompasses program\, construction\, and design management\, including projects executed through alternative delivery methods such as construction manager/design-build\, design-build and progressive design-build. Nick’s projects include work for private clients and publicly-funded work for local\, state\, and federal governments. He has remained a trusted partner to NYC agencies through his involvement in large-scale building improvement projects for the New York City School Construction Authority\, New York City Housing Authority\, and New York City Department of Design and Construction.    \n________________________________________________________________________________________________
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/alternative-delivery-method-selection-a-cmaa-dbia-collaborative-discourse/
LOCATION:Club 101\, 101 Park Ave.\, New York\, 10178\, United States
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SUMMARY:DBIA-NYC Metro Region - The NextGen is at the Hudson Tunnel Project (March 25\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:    \nREGISTER NOW\n  \nABOUT THE EVENT \nThe DBIA NYC Metro Region NextGen Committee invites students and emerging professionals to an exclusive session focused on the Hudson Tunnel Project. This event is specifically hosted for our NextGen community (ages 35 and younger) to connect with industry leaders and peers on one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the United States. \nThis particular session will highlight the Manhattan Tunnel Project\, a complex segment involving tunneling under the Westside Highway and the construction of a critical access shaft at 12th Avenue. Participants will explore how the Design-Build project delivery method is being applied to this megaproject to accelerate schedules and manage risks in a dense urban environment. Industry professionals working directly on the project will share insights into procurement strategies\, risk allocation\, and the collaborative processes that define successful Design-Build projects. \nParticipants will explore how the Design-Build project delivery method is being applied to this complex megaproject to accelerate schedules and manage risks in a dense urban environment. Industry professionals working directly on the project will share insights into procurement strategies\, risk allocation\, and the collaborative processes that define successful Design-Build projects. \nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nUnderstand the Hudson Tunnel Project as a $16 billion megaproject. \n\n\nExamine the application of Design-Build delivery within the Hudson Tunnel Program. \n\n\nRecognize the engineering and logistical challenges of constructing rail tunnels beneath the Hudson River. \n\n\nExplore how DBIA Best Practices guide integrated team performance on complex infrastructure. \n\n\nPricing: \n\n\nNextGen (35 years of age and under)/Students: $0  \n\n\nDBIA Members & Owners: $10  \n\n\nNon-Members: $20  \n\n\nRegistration: Registration closes on March 23\, 2026. Capacity is limited to 40 attendees. Register Here \nmore details about the Gateway Program\, here are a few links related to the program and the project:\nhttps://www.gatewayprogram.org/\nhttps://www.hudsontunnelproject.com/\nhttps://www.transportation.gov/buildamerica/projects/hudson-river-tunnel-project-between-new-york-and-new-jersey\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slP5zyoLpk4\nhttps://www.fra.dot.gov/necfuture/about/facts.aspx)
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/dbia-nyc-metro-region-the-nextgen-is-at-the-hudson-tunnel-project-march-25-2026/
LOCATION:New York Community Engagement Center\, 249 9th Avenue\, New York\, New York\, 10011\, United States
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Leveraging VDC and BIM in Design-Build​
DESCRIPTION:Important Update \nThis Event Has Been Postponed \nPlease be advised this event originally scheduled for March 26\, 2026\, at Syska Hennessy is being postponed. \nOur team is working closely with our speakers and host to coordinate a new date that ensures the same high-quality experience and CEH credit opportunities for all attendees. \nFor Registered Attendees: If you have already registered\, your spot is secured and your registration will remain valid for the rescheduled date. We will reach out directly as soon as the new date is finalized. \nWe appreciate your patience and continued support of the DBIA NYC Metro Region as we finalize these details. Stay tuned for further updates! \nIf you have any questions or would like to request a refund\, don’t hesitate to contact Alison@dbianycmetro.org \n_______________________________________________________________________________________________ \nBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) is a tool or the model-based technologies that produce a building information model that enables a highly collaborative Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) process throughout a project’s lifecycle. When combined\, project teams can take advantage of a forward-thinking environment where the integration of people\, process and technology can thrive. The whole team approach inherent in Design-Build is an ideal environment for BIM/VDC to flourish (more than any other project delivery system)\, especially when you can take advantage of an integrated project team from the outset\, creating a platform for success\, where all the client’s goals can be embraced early. In addition to highlighting DBIA’s approach to VDC Done Right we’ll also hear from innovative VDC Leaders who will provide real-world examples of how VDC is driving value by enabling the merging of technology and project delivery to provide optimized outcomes for Owners. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nOutline how BIM/VDC can produce enhanced design excellence\, increased quality and productivity\, and improved lifecycle cost.\nUnderstand how real-time model-based collaboration can enable design-build teams to stay on budget and exceed schedule expectations.\nDefine the value of having a VDC Leader engaged in the early planning phase of the project.\nDescribe how a focus on digital deliverables and what the owner needs and when can provide value post-construction.\n\nEarn one (1) DBIA CEH credit. \n*Food and refreshments will be served. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nRegister Now\n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nSPONSORED BY\n \n  \n \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nMeet the Panelists\nIan Carney\, AIA\nSenior Virtual Design and Construction Manager – New England\nGilbane Building Company\n \nIan Carney is a Sr. VDC Manager at Gilbane and a registered architect in Massachusetts. Ian previously worked as a carpenter and furniture builder with a focus on digital fabrication and computational design. The common theme that drives his work is a desire to connect the strengths that technology affords with the builders\, fabricators\, and craftspeople that bring design and construction projects to life. Ian holds a Bachelors of Architecture from California Polytechnic Institute San Luis Obispo. \n  \nShane Walton\, AIA\, LEED AP\, LSSYB\nPrincipal\, Office Technical Leader\nHKS \nShane serves as a Principal and NYC Office Technical Leader at HKS. With over 22 years of professional experience\, primarily in Healthcare design for both domestic and international projects\, he has worked as a designer\, project architect\, project manager\, and BIM manager\, while also leading efforts to improve BIM and project delivery standards\, workflows\, and efficiencies. With a specialization in building enclosure\, infrastructure\, and modular systems design and coordination\, Shane continually strives to learn\, grow\, and apply these collective skills and experiences to each new project. \n \nRobert Ioanna\, PE\, LEED AP\nExecutive Principal\nSyska Henessey Group\n \nMr. Robert Ioanna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University in New York. He serves as the Chief Technical Officer and a board member at Syska Hennessy Group\, where he leads all aspects of the firm’s technical and commercial delivery. Mr. Ioanna founded Syska Innovations with the original intent of investing in seed-stage companies and piloting their software and products. Over time\, he expanded the initiative to foster ideation and technological\ndevelopment within Syska while driving his team to remain at the forefront of developments in artificial intelligence and related\ntechnologies. \n  \n \nSal D’Ambrosia\nDirector of Construction Technology\nWm. Blanchard Co. \nSal D’Ambrosia is Director of Construction Technology at Wm. Blanchard\, where he leads virtual construction as an operational driver\, not a support function. With more than 20 years of field experience combined with another 20 years in virtual construction\, he focuses on aligning design intent with real world execution. Sal advocates for design build teams that treat the model as a jobsite tool\, driving coordination\, accountability\, and smarter decisions earlier. A national speaker and industry voice\, he challenges silos and pushes construction technology to serve the people building the work. \n___________________________________________________________\nMeet the Moderator\n Brian Skripac\, DBIA\, CM-BIM\, LEED AP\nDirector\, Virtual Design & Construction\nDesign-Build Institute of America \nBrian\, a Bachelor of Science in Architecture graduate from The Ohio State University\, is responsible for shaping how VDC brings optimal benefits to design-build’s “whole team” approach to project delivery. As a Digital Construction innovator\, Brian has spent the last 20 years of his career defining how people\, processes and technology come together to transform collaborative project delivery. In addition\, he leads the creation and advancement of best practices related to the integration of BIM-enabled technologies and other innovative digital tools to enhance design-build team performance and while generating significant lifecycle benefits for projects across the built environment. \n________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nFormat: In-Person \nIf you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to contact Education@dbia.org. \nLocation: Syska Hennessy 1185 Avenue of the Americas\, New York\, NY 10036
URL:https://dbianycmetro.org/event/leveraging-vdc-and-bim-in-design-build/
LOCATION:Syska Hennessy\, 1185 Avenue of the Americas\, 5th Floor\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
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