NEO: Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Expansion – “Boots on the Ground”

Our September 2025 Roundtable program focused on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Museum Expansion. 50,000 sq. ft expansion to I.M. Pei Building, adding a public entryway, performance hall, education space, and community park. Our panelist included: Dave Meehan, Higley Construction, Josh Haney, DLR Group, Brian Kane, Osborn Engineering, Dave Aduie, Lake Erie Electric Please …

Central Ohio: Planning for Central Ohio’s Future – A Strategic Discussion

The September 2025 Roundtable was titled: Planning for Central Ohio’s Future – A Strategic Discussion The session began with a presentation by Matt McCollister, One Columbus, who shared information about the number and types of projects coming to Central Ohio. Panelists along with Mr. McCollister were Erik Kaiser, Turner Construction and Kevin Machcinski, Gilbane Building …

SWO: What’s Happening on Campus? Insights on Upcoming Projects for Higher Education

The September 2025 Southwest Ohio Chapter Roundtable topic was:  What’s Happening on Campus?  Insights on Upcoming Projects for Higher Education Panelists included Robert Bell, Miami University; Liz Birkenhauer, Northern Kentucky University;  David Schmidt, University of Dayton; Tim Trucco, Xavier University Topics discussed included: Funding and Budgeting Project Delivery Methods and Selection Challenges Facing Universities Infrastructure …

NEO: A Glimpse at Purchasing in 2025

Our July 2025 Roundtable program focused on current trends in Purchasing and Shipping followed by a social to enjoy each others company and catch-up with one another. Pete Esposito, Purchasing Manager, Marous Brother Construction was our guest presenter Please see the attached presentation Cogence NEO Presentation 07.16.25 Contact Admin@cogence.org with questions

Central Ohio: Stronger Together – Navigating Economic Shifts Through Collaboration

The May 2025 Roundtable was titled: Stronger Together – Navigating Economic Shifts Through Collaboration We were pleased to welcome panelists Ragan Fallang, The Ohio State University; Philip Spittler, The Walsh Group; and Nigel Carter, Turner Construction as we looked at The Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center new Inpatient Tower and explored how strong, strategic partnerships …

Central Ohio: Building the Future: Defining Success and Strengthening Relationships

The March 2025 Roundtable was titled: Building the Future: Defining Success and Strengthening Relationships Between Developers, Architects, Engineers, and Contractors We were pleased to welcome panelists Mackenzie Makepeace, DiGeronimo Companies; Chris Tumblin, Casto Development; and Steve Wathen, Equity/ECS to share their insights about what success looks like for each stakeholder (developer/designer/constructors) on a project Participants …

SWO: Navigating Changes in Federal Policies

The June 2025 Southwest Ohio Chapter Roundtable topic was: Navigating Changes in Federal Policies A presentation was given by Dr. Kevin Willardsen, Associate Professor of Economics, Wright State University Dr. Willardsen discussed federal policy changes and their impacts on the SWO design and construction community, including: Inflation/Recession Interest Rates Immigration/Demographics Tariffs Breakout groups discussed and …

NEO: Leadership Throughout Project Stages – Project Management Leadership

Our 2025 Roundtable programs focused on LEADERSHIP from all participants of the project team.  This five-part series will select 5 significant developments in the region to discuss leadership through the following stages for success. Project 3: Project Management Leadership We discussed the expansion and renovation of The Karamu House an affiliate of Playhouse Square and …

SWO: Liability, Risk Management & Contracts

The April 2025  Southwest Ohio Chapter Roundtable topic was: Liability, Risk Management & Contracts A panel of experts on these topics included Kit Houston, Taft Law; Mike Murphy, Champlin Architecture; and Tim Shumrick, Oswald Insurance The panelists explored topics related to: Common Risk Drivers:  Major drivers, response strategies and the role of insurance Indemnification Provisions: …

NEO: Leadership Throughout Project Stages – Sr. Management/Partnership Leadership

Our 2025 Roundtable programs will focus on LEADERSHIP from all participants of the project team.  This five-part series will select 5 significant developments in the region to discuss leadership through the following stages for success. Project 2: Senior Management/Partnership Leadership We discussed the new Ashtabula Regional Medical Center an Affiliate of Cleveland Clinic. The project …