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 …
NEO: Leadership Throughout Project Stages – Project Management Development
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 1: Project Development Leadership We took a look at the renovation / expansion of the Huntington Convention Center from …
SWO: Building the “Right” Team
The February 2025 Southwest Ohio Chapter Roundtable topic was: Building the “Right” Team Building on November’s panel discussion on “Best Practices and Emerging Trends for Healthcare Projects”, participants shared and explored ways to secure the “Right” team. Breakout sessions explored topics related to Great Design Team: How do Owners, Designers and Contractors build rapport to create …
Central Ohio: PPPs & Me: How Public Private Partnerships are Influencing Central Ohio Development
At our January 2025 Roundtable we were thrilled to welcome Amy Taylor President, Downtown Columbus, Inc., and Amanda Hoffsis CEO, Campus Partners; Vice President, Planning, Architecture and Real Estate, The Ohio State University to share thoughts and insights about existing and future opportunities associated with P3s and why they matter to our COGENCE constituency. Participants …