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Join BuildIT at the International Transportation Research Board Pride TRB Reception! Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (6 pm - 10 pm Eastern)  Dacha Beer Garden 1600 7th Street NW Washington DC 20001 If you, or your colleagues, will be attending the 2025 Transportation Research Board (TRB) International Conference in Washington, D.C. (January 5 – 9, 2025), we invite you to join us at the TRB Pride2025 Reception! Thanks to the vision of Steven Segerlin (Head of Commercial Development for Amtrak), BuildIT (https://lnkd.in/eBK3PQiY) is the premier sponsor of this now annual event that brings LGBTQ+ and Allied professionals together for a great reception to interact with colleagues within the transportation industry. There is no cost to attend this reception. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gektzt4k About the TRB   The TRB Annual Conference, also known as the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, is a large gathering of transportation professionals from around the world, hosted by the National Academies, where researchers, policy makers, administrators, and industry representatives convene to discuss the latest advancements in all modes of transportation through presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities; it is considered the largest transportation research conference globally and usually takes place in Washington, D.C. every January. About Steven Segerlin   Steven is a city planner & real estate developer specializing in design and financing strategies for large, complex, mixed-use projects and portfolios. He is a licensed urban planner & transport planner and holds a B.S. in Building Science (Real Estate Development) and M.B.A. with concentration in finance from Auburn University.

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and the San Bernardino Valley College Student Services Building Virtual Outreach Event, Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am:   BuildIT (https://lnkd.in/eBK3PQiY) wishes to amplify the invitation by our partners at McCarthy Builders for this local community outreach engagement for the San Bernardino Valley College Student Services Building Project.   This virtual event is a fantastic opportunity for small and diverse-owned businesses to learn about contract opportunities for this project, connect with the project team, and explore how they can get involved.   About the project:   The project is a new Student Services Building for San Bernardino Valley College and is approximately 105,000 GSF. The scope of work include the following:   Demolition of the existing Liberal Arts Building and other structures within footprint Concrete frame, three occupied levels Site improvement including new utilities, hardscape and softscape The exterior system consists of plaster, metal panels, curtain walls and windows Interior finishes including doors, ceilings, floors and wall coverings Elevators (MRL) – 2 Passenger/6 Stops LEED Gold   Event Details: Date:  Thursday, January 16, 2025 Time:  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST Location:  Virtual via Microsoft Teams   Agenda Highlights:   Introduction to the Project Team Project Overview (Scope, Timeline, Goals) Opportunities for Small & Diverse-Owned Businesses Q&A Session   How to Attend: Interested businesses can RSVP by emailing: Janina Romero at JRomero@McCarthy.com to receive the meeting link and event details.

Looking forward to attending this event while at the TRB Conference in Washington, D.C. Thank you, Steven, and BuildIT is proud to be a sponsor of the event! See you there.

Building the workforce of the future is going to take collaboration: BuildIT (https://lnkd.in/eBK3PQiY) and the Nor Cal Carpenters Union. It is estimated that by 2030 there is going to be a workforce shortage within the construction industry of the United States of 3 million tradespeople, laborers, iron workers, and building trades people.    BuildIT has been honored to work with many key construction industry stakeholders to address this economic challenge – but - we are immensely proud of our growing collaboration with the Northern California Carpenters Union under the leadership of Jay Bradshaw who serves as the Executive Officer of the Union as well as a Commissioner on the California Transportation Commission (CTC). As Executive Officer he represents 38,000 members from 22 Local Unions. Included in his responsibilities are setting the political agenda, building employer relations, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and overseeing the training of Journey-level and Apprentice Tradespeople.   This pre-Holiday-week, BuildIT Founders Nick Colina / ANCO IRON & CONSTRUCTION INC, Miquel "Mick" Penn, MPA, MCA / Swinerton and Paul Pendergast / President of BuildIT, participated in an in-depth strategic planning session to discuss key areas of our collaboration which includes workforce training, engagement with Carpenter Union Leadership across the US, outreach and engagement and leadership training.   Not only are we honored to work with Mr. Bradshaw but also with @Cesar Sanchez, Jason Cuadra, Isaac Davalos, and Nancy Mateu who hold key positions within the Carpenters Union of Northern California. Cesar, Nancy, Jason, and Isaac as also part of the Union’s LGBT Resource Group. Their combined experience and dedication to workforce development where all communities are uplifted is going to be monumental in our efforts.   Looking forward to so many groundbreaking achievements to come from this working group! #Carpentersunion     #LGBTcarpenters     #LGBTConstruction            #LGBTworkforcedevelopment     #Qualityjobsinconstruction

Special thanks to Gregory Kelly, President and CEO of STV, for spending quality time with BuildIT leadership to discuss industry trends, equity in infrastructure and upcoming business development opportunities between his firm and qualified LGBT/Allied firms. This is a remarkable period in time to discuss project funding, workforce development and alternative project delivery. STV has been a key sponsor of BuildIT for the past three years.   As CEO of STV, Greg is responsible for guiding the firm toward achieving its short- and long-term strategic goals with an emphasis on performance, business development, technology, and human capital.   STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 60 offices and 3,200 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 35th in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 11th in its transportation category.   In 2022, STV signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) Pledge, becoming one of the first architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) firms to commit to advancing equity in infrastructure. Learn more at https://stvinc.com/.   #STV    #LGBTconstruction    #LGBTengineering    #LGBTbuildingpublicworks    #equityininfrastructure    #LGBTAlliedprogrammanagement    #LGBTconstructionmanagement

BuildIT (https://lnkd.in/eBK3PQiY) wishes to amplify the invitation from our partners at Webcor, Gensler, Burns Engineering, Inc. and Los Angeles World Airports for a Technical Training Session Number 2: Professional Services with Gensler and Burns.   This will be an opportunity to learn from two professional service firms (Gensler and Burns) on how to pursue and deliver scopes of work for both public and private sector clients. This session will focus on business strategy approach and risk assessment when pursuing new opportunities, bidding and procurement considerations as well as managing a project through its full lifecycle.   SBE, LBE, LSBE, DVBE, MBE, DBE, WBE, and LGBTBE firms are strongly encouraged to attend. Pre-registration required via QR code found on the graphic above or via this link: https://lnkd.in/gJE339R6   WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024 11:30 am to 1:00 pm   THIS IS A VIRTUAL TECHNICAL TRAINING SESSION - ZOOM MEETING Meeting ID: 817 0573 8080 Passcode: 673278 Outreach Contact: outreach@webcor.com   Items to be included in this training session include: • Bidding best practices • What we look for in a bid • Deciphering bid forms • Planning for profit • Inclusions & exclusions • Bid leveling • Submitting a winning bid   Future in-person and virtual technical training sessions to be held every other month for the duration of the project.   ABOUT THE LAX WAYFINDING PROJECT   The LAX Wayfinding Enhancement Program is a progressive design-build implementation and re-imagination of the wayfinding experience throughout the entire LAX campus. LAX is the eighth-busiest airport in the world as of 2023, with nearly 75 million passengers. Once the design phase of the project is complete, construction will begin shortly thereafter.

It's all about collaboration and the ability to put firms with exceptional qualifications, experience and capacity to work building, and protecting, our gas and power grids across the United States. Thank you, SDG&E for this award!

BuildIT (https://lnkd.in/eBK3PQiY) was in attendance at San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E’s) Top 100 Suppliers Summit on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Sempra Headquarters in downtown San Diego. SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides energy service to 3.7 million people through 1.5 million electric meters and 900,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties. Their service area spans 4,100 square miles.   At the event, SDG&E’s Jennifer Jett, who is Vice President of Operations Support, where she leads teams responsible for supply management, logistics and inventory, supplier diversity, fleet, facilities, corporate real estate, tribal relations and land services, presented BuildIT with the 2024 Supply Ally of the Year Award. Also in attendance at the event was SDG&E’s CEO, Caroline Winn, who shared remarks related to the important role that consultants, contractors and suppliers play in maintaining SDG&E’s gas and power grid operations.   SDG&E’s Top 100 Suppliers Summit brought together their top consultants, construction contractors, project management teams and suppliers to build relationships, hear presentations on past performance and ‘look ahead’ reports focused on maintaining and growing their operations and programs.    BuildIT Associates Joe Maak (Pride Resource Partners) and Andrew Yoshimura, PMP (Logic) were on hand at the event to accept the award alongside BuildIT President Paul Pendergast. Special thanks to SDG&E’s Warren Ruis, Helen Gao and Nhu Tran, CPSM.   #LGBTconstruction   #SDG&E   #Utilityprocurement   #CPUCGO156 

BuildIT (https://www.build-it.world) takes center stage in Washington, D.C. to talk with national audience about it’s Affordable Housing Initiative   BuildIT was proud to be a featured presenter at the 2024 International LGBTQ Leaders Conference held in Washington, D.C. in collaboration with the National League of Cities (NLC). BuildIT’s president, Paul Pendergast, was a featured speaker at the event highlighting our Affordable Housing Construction Initiative which began in 2023 with the support of Swinerton Builders, Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH) and hundreds of Developers, General Contractors and Specialty Contractors.    Special thanks to Victor Aguilar, Jr. who is NCL’s Past President of the LGBTQ National Caucus. His leadership and vision was pivotal in bringing the issues surrounding Affordable Housing Construction to the forefront of this conference.   The National League of Cities (NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders who are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. With over 100 years of dedication to the strength and advancement of local governments, NLC has gained the trust and support of more than 2,700 cities across the nation. Their mission is to relentlessly advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.   BuildIT’s nationally recognized Affordable Housing Construction Initiative is a multi-phase program which utilizes the experience, qualifications and capacity of LGBT/Allied businesses in the development of Affordable Housing Projects. One of our key projects is the 15-story Affordable Housing Project that will house LGBTQ Seniors, and others, located at 1939 Market Street in San Francisco. Special thanks to Mercy Housing (https://lnkd.in/gEmwnaY6) (Developer) and Swinerton Builders and Rubecon Builders (https://www.rubecon.com) (General Contractors) for this opportunity to create meaningful jobs through scopes of work that may range from hoisting, crane operators, miscellaneous metals, electrical supplies, steel fabrication, program and construction management, rebar materials procurement and installation, concrete finishes, carpentry, painting, structural engineering and others. This project is currently in the Pre-Construction Phase and will have its groundbreaking in 2025.   Honored to be joined on stage at this event by Josh Dubensky, Housing Policy Advocate for SAGE (https://www.sageusa.org). Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is an organization that advocates with, and on behalf of LGBTQ+ older people and their caregivers.   #LGBTConstruction   #LGBTQAffordablehousing   #Construction  #Buildingthefuture

BuildOUT California and BuildIT (https://www.build-it.world) wish to amplify the invitation from our friends/colleagues at Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) of Northern California to attend their upcoming Holiday Mixer. Since ‘Day One’ of our existence, CMAA has been a stalwart supporter of our programs, services, events, and activities. Join us at this event to continue building the connections that lead to an ever-growing construction management industry!   Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024 Time: 5:30 pm Location: Fluid 510/1544 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 RSVP:  https://lnkd.in/gt4zp5te   #CMAA   #CMAANorCal  #LGBTconstructionmanagement   #Constructionindustrycollaborations