*The views expressed in this presentation do not represent the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations.*
The “Reverse” discussion-based format led by our contractor partners and industry leaders discuss specific challenges they encountered while working on OBO projects and practical, real-life solutions and best practices on how they overcame these challenges.
First up for "Reverse" Industry Day was American International Contractors (Special Projects), Inc., KCCT, and RHI on Thursday, July 18th, from 2 - 3:30 pm EST who shared their expertise on challenges faced during design development and the solutions they implemented while working on the new U.S. embassy in Doha.
Speakers included:
- Opening Overview of Agenda and Introductions from External Affairs Acting Director Meghan Sebold
- Welcome Message from OBO Director Ambassador Will Moser
- Firm and topic Introduction from Managing Director Tracy Thomas
- Presentation from:
- KCCT: Stephen Vlach, AIA, Principal
- AICI-SP: Michael Kowalski, President
- RHI: Jake Fettig, Associate / Landscape Designer
The session had a dedicated Q&A for exchange and dialogue with industry partners and OBO subject-matter experts.