The May 2026 Roundtable was titled: Boots on the Ground – Tales from the Project Front Lines Field leaders shared that schedule compression often occurs before construction begins. Once work starts, they often feel they are expected to recover lost time, which can impact morale, trust and ultimately performance. A few themes clearly stood out: …
Southwest Ohio: Delegated Design in Construction – Pros, Cons and Boundaries
The May 2026 Roundtable was titled: Delegated Design in Construction – Pros, Cons and Boundaries Breakout groups discussed: 1) When is delegation of design appropriate, who decides, and to share good and bad experiences; 2) What are the best and worst practices when delegating design; and 3) participants were asked to create a decision-making flowchart. …
Central Ohio: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way – Part 2
The March 2026 Roundtable was titled: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way – Part 2 At the January roundtable (The Cogence Way – Part 1) it was explained that a Cogence task force had developed a framework outlining our Core Values and Fundamentals for leading and executing projects The Cogence Way. Cogence partners …
Southwest Ohio: At the Intersection of Research, Care, and Education: Joining Forces to Revolutionize Blood Cancer Care
The March 2026 Roundtable was titled: At the Intersection of Research, Care, and Education: Joining Forces to Revolutionize Blood Cancer Care Panelists included: Kelly Acker, UC Health & University of Cincinnati Cancer Center Ted Christian, Senior Project Manager, Champlin | EOP Priya Dhuru, Principal, Champlin | EOP Nathan Minnich-Weber, Project Executive, Skanska Breakout groups discussed: …
Northeast Ohio: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way
The January 2026 Roundtable was titled: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way A Cogence task force developed a framework outlining our Core Values and Fundamentals for leading and executing projects The Cogence Way. Cogence partners were asked: How do these Values and Fundamentals resonate with you? How can all stakeholders embrace them in …
Southwest Ohio: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way
The January 2026 Roundtable was titled: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way A Cogence task force developed a framework outlining our Core Values and Fundamentals for leading and executing projects The Cogence Way. Cogence partners were asked: How do these Values and Fundamentals resonate with you? How can all stakeholders embrace them in …
Central Ohio: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way
The January 2026 Roundtable was titled: 10 Years of Collaboration: Defining The Cogence Way A Cogence task force developed a framework outlining our Core Values and Fundamentals for leading and executing projects The Cogence Way. Cogence partners were asked: How do these Values and Fundamentals resonate with you? How can all stakeholders embrace them in …
Central Ohio: Navigating 2026: The New Realities for Construction Trade Contractors and Suppliers
The November 2025 Roundtable was titled: Navigating 2026: The New Realities for Construction Trade Contractors and Suppliers Panelists included trade contractors from Mid-City Electric, Valley Interiors, DIRTT, Jones-Schlater Flooring, and Interior Supply Panelists shared their biggest challenges and how they impact all project partners; including labor availability, quality, and workforce incentives; price escalation; impacts of …
SWO: Local Partnerships: Fueling Economic Growth & Unlocking Opportunities
The November 2025 Southwest Ohio Chapter Roundtable topic was: Local Partnerships: Fueling Economic Growth & Unlocking Opportunities Panelists included Brian Beaudry, REDI Cincinnati and David Burrows, Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) Topics discussed included: How these economic development organizations connect local firms to growth opportunities Insightful local economic data/trends and success stories from recent regional initiatives …
NEO: Cleveland Metroparks Nature Center – Barge 225
Our November 2025 Roundtable program focused on the Cleveland Metroparks Nature Center – Barge 225.The Cleveland Metroparks is transforming the former Hornblowers restaurant barge into a floating nature center, named Barge 225, to be located at Wildwood Marina in Euclid Creek Reservation. This 8,500-square-foot project will feature STEM-based education, interactive exhibits, a wet lab, classroom …