Events Calendar
Upcoming Events:
PSP Training Hosted by Burns and McDonnell
May 11th & May 18th
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Event Title: Capital Program Management - Calculation and Management of Program
Contingency
May 23, 2024
Presenters: Pradeep Chaphalkar, Ph.D. President Pradeep Consulting Services, Inc.
Event Sponsors: AACEI Southern California Chapter and LCI LA/OC Community of Practice
Abstract: For a large Capital Program, consisting of a large number of interdependent projects, determining the cost and the schedule contingency at a programmatic level is always a challenge. Everyone agrees that in addition to setting aside project contingencies for individual projects, maintaining appropriate capital reserve is a prudent policy. However, the agencies are often reluctant to set aside funds that could remain underutilized. Dr. Chaphalkar has been working at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) on the $30B capital program as Enterprise Risk Manager for the last eight years. He will present a proposed Weighted Decision Matrix model, to determine risk-based capital reserves. He will also discuss the developing schedule contingencies for interdependent project milestones, to ensure that the goals of the capital program are achieved.
Where: Lido de Manhattan, 1550 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, California 90266
Project Spotlight & Site Tour
Southwestern College, Instructional Complex 1
June 5, 2024 3:00 PM
Abstract: Instructional Complex 1 will address the demand for highly effective general use instructional space by offering a range of teaching and learning spaces including lecture classrooms, active classrooms for hands-on learning, a planetarium, and spaces for peer-to-peer collaboration and project work. Learn from the project execution team about the challenging site logistics, trade management, and scheduling constraints needed to meet the project goals.
Where: 90900 Otay Lakes Rd Chula Vista, CA 91910
Registration detail to follow
Ramon Ybarra, Project Manager, Gafcon
Stephanie Lightner, Program Controls Manager, Gafcon
Jerry Presley, Superintendent Rudolph and Sletten
Past Events:
Site Tour of the Pure Water Demonstration Plant
Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 AM
Learn More:
MWD | Pure Water Southern California (mwdh2o.com)
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELECTRIC PIPELINE SAFETY ENHANCEMENT PLAN SITE VISIT
Thursday August 31st 8:30 AM
In 2011 the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) directed all the investor-owned utilities operating natural gas transmission pipelines in California to each develop an Implementation Plan to achieve the goal of orderly and cost-effectively testing or replacing all natural gas transmission pipelines in their system that have not been strength-tested. SDG&E supports this added measure of pipeline safety ordered by the CPUC, and submitted a Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP) to implement the directives of the Commission. That pipeline safety plan was approved by the CPUC in 2014.
SDG&E’s Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan (PSEP) identifies various pipeline sections throughout the system that have not been strength-tested, or for which there is no record of a strength test, and slates these pipeline sections to be strength-tested or replaced. The Plan also proposes to upgrade, replace, or retrofit about 21 mainline valves in the system with technology that allows them to be opened or closed remotely by system operators from a central control location, or that automatically shuts off the flow of natural gas in the event of a large pressure drop.
For more information visit: https://www.sdge.com/major-projects/major-projects-pipeline-safety-enhancement-plan
AACEi SoCal Chapter Happy Hour
Friday, July 21, 2023 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come join us for food, drinks, and golf simulator activities!
Hosted by CM Solutions and Civic CM
Where: Draft Republic
5958 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Title: Society of Construction Law (“SCL”) & AACE SoCal present a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence in Construction Scheduling and Construction Disputes.
Presenters: Andy Howard, partner at Alston & Bird, Ted Scott, Managing Director at Secretariat, Shawn Kozurok, District Schedule Manager at PCL Construction, Chris Bradshaw (Principle, Civic-CM), Tim Colbert, Regional Director at DISCO, moderated by Richard Wittbrodt, partner at Gibbs Giden
Abstract: A panel discussion bringing local experts to discuss their insights into current trends utilizing Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) within the Construction Industry, specifically, scheduling and disputes. This panel will provide their thoughts on current & future trends.
When: Wednesday May 31, 2023, 8:00AM – 10:30AM (8:00-8:30am networking and breakfast, panel 8:30 to 10am.)
Where: The California Club
538 Flower St,
Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 7:00 PM
Title: Blueprint Takeoffs, the Attentive.ai Way
Abstract: The growing world of AI (Artificial Intelligence) is expanding into the field of construction estimating. This is an emerging technology, in its infancy, that construction estimators need to become aware of.
Attentive AI is a pioneer in this area - having started with landscaping, paving & outdoor maintenance and are now expanding into other construction trades.
Presenters: Shawn Prince and Shikhar Tripathi with Attentive AI. https://attentive.ai/automated-blueprint-takeoffs
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Title: Kaleidoscope 3D visualization graphic animation studio
Presenters: Mala Ramachandran, partner and co-founder Kaleidoscope
Abstract: Kaleidoscope is a Graphic Animation Studio concentrating on 2D and 3D Graphic Animation videos for large Infrastructure, Industrial and Manufacturing companies for their process, training, implementation and marketing requirements. Mala Ramachandran, partner and co-founder of Kaleidoscope, is chemical engineer from the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India . She has worked in the corporate public sector enterprise Steel Authority of India Limited in various portfolios like plant engineering, production, sales and marketing , IT, and warehousing divisions for over two decades across various cities.
https://www.kaleidoscope-india.com/
When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Where: Karl Strauss
Wilshire Blvd, Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90017
P: 213-228-2739
Saturday, April 15, 2023 & Saturday, April 22, 2023
Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Training
Overview: A PSP is a skilled planning and scheduling professional with advanced experience in project planning, and developing, monitoring, updating, forecasting and analyzing integrated project schedules. The PSP leads the planning and scheduling process within the AACE International Total Cost Management (TCM) framework. A PSP is able to communicate effectively with all project stakeholders, both internal and external.
When: Saturday April 15, 2023 & Saturday April 22, 2023
Where: Burns & McDonnell
Brea, CA
Registration closed
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Title: Use Cases for XER File Parser
Presenters: Brook Bolger
Senior Vice President West Coast
Aegis Planning and Scheduling
Abstract: An XER parser file can cut the time needed to create files with large and generally repetitive, or templatized work. This tool is a force multiplier that allows for an analyst to spend less time on drudgery and more time on productive issues that require judgement and critical thinking. We will review the parser file, its past uses, new features, and where to find the program which has been updated to be compatible with modern scheduling software.
When: Wednesday January 25, 2023 @ 6:00PM, Beverages @ 5:30PM
Where: Maggiano's Little Italy South Coast Plaza
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-546-9006
Wednesday, December 14, 2022 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Event: AACE SoCal, Year End Wrap Up Event
Where: Golden Road Brewery
2210 E Orangewood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
(714) 912-4015 https://www.goldenroad.la/
Wednesday November 9, 2022
Title: Owner Project Scheduling during the $6B Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project.
Presenters: Matt Marzilli, Project Controls Manager
Abstract: The goal of every project is to complete the work on-time and on-budget. While often undervalued, the owner has an essential role in the development and maintenance of the project’s critical path method (CPM) schedule. Written by the schedulers for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority on Phase 2 of the $6B Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project, this paper shares the lessons learned during this fast-paced, exciting project.
Questions answered include: What are the best ways to explain the critical and near-critical paths of a complex schedule to non-schedulers? How can one effectively distill a 40,000-activity schedule into layouts that the owner’s on-site management team can actually use? What non-CPM schedule tools can be used to better illustrate the plan and track progress?
A successful scheduler must fully understand the contract and be able to coordinate with team members from different disciplines, regardless of the project’s size. This project provides an excellent case study on real-time scheduling and project management on a US-based megaproject. The lessons learned can be applied to other large-scale transit projects across the world.
Where: The Boathouse on the Bay
190 N Marina Dr, Long Beach, CA, 90803
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Event Title: How can CPM and Last Planner Co-exist.
Presenters: Ken McBroom, Director of Operational Efficiency, McCarthy Bldg. Cos.
Event Sponsors: AACEI Southern California Chapter and LCI LA/OC Community of Practice
Abstract: CPM Scheduling is currently the industry standard for planning projects, communication with stakeholders and determining delay claims. Along comes the Last Planner System © which incorporates those doing the work, aka “the last planners” and focuses on removing roadblocks and creating flow on the project. How do projects use both systems at the same time? The complete and final CPM, known as the Baseline, is required usually very early in the project, normally within 30 days of NTP. This time frame is usually unrealistic to have the actual foreman from all trades performing the work involved in the detailed planning of the project. This presentation will discuss the strengths and weakness of both approaches and how each of them can complement each other to deliver a successful project.
Where: Southland Industries, 12131 Western Ave, Garden Grove, CA, 92841
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Title: Managing and mitigating risk in a large transmission line project.
Presenters: James Woolwine, Vice President of Sales, & Mike Mattsey, Consultant/Delivery Lead
Abstract: 10/6 Professional Services was hired to provide Cost Controls and Scheduling services on an 80.3 mile 115kV transmission line project in Northern California. The project lasted six years from initiation to completion and, as with any project of this size, several incidents materialized that threatened the budget and planned completion date of the project. By developing a risk register at the beginning of the project, and rigorously updating it throughout the project cycle, the team was able to overcome several significant obstacles to place the project in-service on schedule and under budget. We will share some of the risks that threatened to derail this project, and the steps we undertook to keep the project on track.
When: Wednesday July 20, 2022 @ 6:00PM
Where: Lido Di Manhattan Ristorante & Bar,
1550 Rosecrans Avenue,
Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Title: Concurrent Delay! What It Is and What It Isn’t.
Presenter: Chris Bradshaw, Principal, Civic CM
Presentation Blurb: When delays occur on a project, one of the first arguments opposing parties will make is “concurrent delay!” This is often accompanied by attempts to horse trade delays by offsetting compensable time (either time-related costs for contractors or Liquidated Damages for owners) with non-compensable time. Accordingly, it is increasingly important for contractors and owners alike to understand “concurrency” and how it can be analyzed in a fair and reasonable manner. This presentation will provide an overview of the various definitions of concurrency, what to look for in your contract that may relate to concurrency, how to identify and analyze concurrency, and how to respond to allegations of concurrent delay.
When: Wednesday May 18, 2022 @ 6:00PM
Where: El Torito Tustin: 17420 17th St, Tustin, CA 92780
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Addressing the Labor Shortage in Project Controls with CM Solutions and Elevos
Topic: We all are feeling the impacts of labor shortages in the construction industry and project controls is no different. Well I have one question for you! Do you feel lucky? If not, we need to do something else as an industry. CM Solutions and Elevos are working together to build a training program form college grads to get them ready to thrive as a Jr Scheduler on an in-progress project. This approach combines, recruiting, training, on-going support, tracking skills and partnering with our clients. We believe this desperately needed in the industry and hopefully we can inspire the chapter to focus more on how we can attract more talent to our industry. Come ready to discuss and get excited for the decade ahead.
Where: El Torito Grill
18512 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612
Year End Wrap Up Event!
Thursday, December 16, 2021, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Where: Brewery-X
3191 East La Palma Avenue
Anaheim, CA, 92806
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
San Fransisco AACE Chapter Presentation: Using the MCAA Productivity Factors: Is it Modified Total Cost in Disguise?
Webinar Description: When retrospectively quantifying a loss of productivity, the approach typically considered the most reliable, the Measured Mile, is at times infeasible due either to a lack of data, or to a lack of an unimpacted period or area of work against which to measure. Two widely used alternatives, the Modified Total Cost (MTC) approach and the MCAA factors approach, are often treated as distinct approaches that are typically considered less reliable than the Measured Mile. A critical aspect of these two approaches that receives little scrutiny is that the framework underpinning the MTC and MCAA factors approaches is the same. Each approach takes a labor hour (or labor cost) increase and explains a portion of that increase while leaving the remainder unexplained. The MTC approach expressly quantifies only the unrecoverable portion of the increase, while the MCAA factors approach expressly quantifies only the recoverable portion of the increase. This paper demonstrates that because of their symmetrical frameworks, the requirements for employing the MCAA factors approach are the same as for employing the MTC approach.
Josh Chittick is a Director in the Construction Disputes and Capital Projects Practice of Ankura Consulting Group, LLC. Since joining Ankura, Josh has assisted clients in analyzing schedule delays, cost overruns, losses of productivity, and other construction issues in support of disputes on large-scale capital projects. He has experience working on a wide range of projects both in the United States and internationally. Josh earned a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a M.S. in Engineering Project Management, both from UC Berkeley, and has co-authored peer-reviewed papers on Measured Mile analysis, concurrent delay in construction, and the regional efficacy of LEED certifications.
Dr. David Halligan is a testifying expert in the fields of loss of productivity, schedule delay and construction management. For the first part of his career, Dr. Halligan was employed by major engineering and construction firms where, ultimately, as a Senior Project Manager, he was responsible for managing construction of over $750 million in projects, including a $400M laser research facility for the United States Department of Energy. In that capacity, he was responsible for scheduling, including monitoring design progress, estimating, cost control, and change order and claims management. Dr. Halligan is a licensed civil engineer in the State of California, and he has worked on nearly 100 projects, both in the United States and internationally. He is member of the American Society of Civil Engineers Loss of Productivity Standards Committee, which includes, as part of its remit, how to identify and quantify losses of productivity that occur on the design phase of projects.
Thank you for joining us on September 28th for a fun outdoor event at Golden Road Brewery in Anaheim!
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Presentation: Contractor Schedule Reviews - The Missing Human Factor
This presentation is going to go through an in-depth look at how a construction schedule review report is created manually versus relying on automated software such as Deltek Fuse to analyze the data. The missing "Human Factor" provides a level of analysis greater than a software can provide while also giving the owner a clear summarization as to how the contractor is performing through each status update period. Providing this type of analysis also identifies complex delays and solutions when identified. This method of reporting greatly increases the confidence of the Owner and Engineer in making the decision to accept or reject the Baseline or Update schedule.
Presenters: CMC Project Solutions, Inc. is a CPUC Certified DBE and Oracle Partner located in Orange County CA providing their clients with Oracle Certified Implementation Specialists, Primavera Instructors, Construction Management Services and other project solutions needed for success. Founded in 2020 by Chrissy Costantino, CMC Project Solutions has been rapidly growing and has been providing clients with results that have delivered successful projects and proven results. www.CMCProjectSolutions.com
Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM PDT - Presented by AACE San Fransisco and 6 other AACE Sections
Material Escalation and Market Volatility
Speakers: Pete Bredehoeft, CEP – BIM Manager with Mott MacDonald
Topic: The global construction marketplace has been severely impacted by Covid-19 issues. The material price increases started before Covid-19 but continued throughout Covid-19. The global shutdowns have caused supply-chain problems, delivery impact, and shortages in addition to the material price increases. The market volatility is causing significant effects on the current bidding environment for construction projects. Contractors have been passing on these market volatility impacts and material costs to Owners. Owners are struggling with significantly higher construction bids than budget.
June 24, 2021 7:00 PM PST - Presented by AACE Seattle
Use of BIM to Facilitate Cost Estimating on BART to Silicon Valley Extension
Speakers: Peter Starnes – BIM Manager with Mott MacDonald
Topic: Mr. Starnes has more than 25 years of experience in maritime civil engineering for infrastructure and transportation projects. He champions the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) processes and provides leadership and guidance for collaborative working. He acts as information manager on BIM projects to ISO:19650, and devises and monitors suitable workflows for BIM processes, tailored to the needs of the project. Mr. Starnes manages a team of BIM coordinators and is responsible for ensuring consistent quality and on-time delivery of technical models. Mr. Starnes is currently the BIM Manager responsible for overall BIM management for the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Extension Phase II (BSVII) in San José, CA.
AACE Events May 2021
Spotlight on Recommended Practice 29R-03: Forensic Schedule Analysis
Speakers:
Topic: Christopher W. Carson, CEP DRMP PSP FAACE
Kenji P. Hoshino, CCP PSP FAACE
Mark C. Sanders, PE CCP CFCC PSP
Host:
Lucia Vernon, PSP
Other AACE Events April 2021
AACE Hawaii Section Presents - Hawaii Construction Market Update & The Road Ahead
Date: Thursday April 30, 2021 @ 11:00AM HST
April 2021
The Case for Parametric Quantification of Systemic Risks for Transportation Projects
Speakers: John K. Hollmann, PE CCP CEP DRMP FAACE, Hon. Life AACE
Date: Thursday April 15, 2021 @ 11:00AM PST
Other AACE Events April 2021
AACE SF & AGC SF Present - Schedule Delays in the Construction Industry a Discussion Panel
Date: Thursday April 27, 2021 @ 12:30PM PST
Other AACE Events April 2021
Joint meeting of AACE Sections of Seattle, San Francisco, North Florida, Atlanta, and Toronto
Topic: Decision & Risk Management 101 & A preview of the upcoming AACE International Project Risk Management Professional (PRMP) certification
Date: Thursday April 8th at 3:30PM PST
Speaker: David Norfleet, CCP, CFCC, DRMP, Deputy Project Manager, Risks and Contract Management at HNTB Corporation
AZ, DFW and SoCal Sections Joint Meeting
Date: December 18, 2020 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (PDT)
Topic: Contractor's Practice Guide for Estimating Cost to Complete for Construction Projects
Speaker: Daniel Roer with Standard Construction
Date: August 20, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
Topic: Addressing Restart Claims and Resuming Construction after a COVID-19 Shutdown.
Speakers: Brian Goodreau, PSP, ENV SP & Bryan Payne, PE, CCP, CFCC, Esq. .
Recorded presentation:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/x8lTHr_r-3NLU7fgzmz2ZakgJKLLeaa81CJMrKcLmUmdQmzyWGWUuXouuS927LMY
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Date: July 23, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
Topic: The risks to slowing down and delivering a reduced capital program during Covid-19.
As we slowly emerge from COVID-19 lock down, major transportation agencies have seen their incomes drop whilst their OPEX has increased. This funding pressure has led to a desire to slow down or pause many projects within their capital programs. This presentation will provide a detailed look into the specific risks to public agencies achieving a slowdown capital expenditure over the next few years and then highlight the COVID-19 risks to funding, design, delivery, and handover of a capital program.
Speakers: Richard Citrine, PMI-RMP & Michael Albergo, PE, RMP, PMP, AVS with Arcadis
Date: May 28, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
Topic: Graphic Schedule
Speaker: Ron Drake, Graphic Schedule
Location: Virtual
Date: March 26, 2020 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (PDT)
Topic: Progressive Design Build
Speaker: Brandon Dekker, M.S., DBIA at Cannon Design
Location: Virtual
March 2020 - Hosted by San Fransisco Section
Date: March 25, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (PDT)
Topic: Project and Cost Controls - A Google Journey
Google's perspective on managing infrastructure projects. From the presentation we will hear the unique challenges and expectations Google faces.
Speaker: Gulshan Ibrahim
Date: February 27 - March 1, 2020
Location: Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa
Date: Wednesday January 29, 2020
Location: Karl Strauss Brewing Co 2390 E Orangewood Ave #100, Anaheim CA
Events & Meetings Co-Chair
Ricardo Aviles, PE, CCP, PSP
ricardo(dot)i(dot)aviles(at)hotmail(dot)com