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Paul Bews – Moderator:?Founders Day High Speed Rail Panel ? BuildIT (https://www.build-it.world) is exceptionally pleased to announce that Paul Bews, a highly experienced transport and infrastructure consultant with extensive expertise in high-speed rail (HSR) projects, Public-Private Partnership (P3) structures, and transit system development, will be our Moderator at the Founders Day High Speed Rail Panel on Thursday, May 29, 2025 (2:45 pm) at the InterContinental DTLA! For the past eight years, Paul has been working in the Architecture & Engineering (A&E) industry in the United States on transit-related projects, focusing on strategic advisory, risk management, and operational planning. For the last five years, he has served as Vice President of Strategy at Ghirardelli Associates, where he has been instrumental in delivering complex infrastructure solutions. ? Paul’s relevant experience in High Speed Rail/Mega Transportation Infrastructure Projects include: ? Key High-Speed Rail & Transit Experience: Dutch High-Speed Line (Amsterdam–Paris) – P3 Project (Booz Allen Hamilton) – Served as Infrastructure Acceptance Advisor for the Netherlands’ Public-Private Partnership (PPP) high-speed rail link, ensuring compliance with European and CENELEC standards and supporting the transition to operational readiness. ? Portugal High-Speed Rail (P3) (Booz Allen Hamilton) – Instrumental in the dimensioning, structuring, and procurement methods to ensure the project was bankable and attractive to investors. Led the development of the technical requirements, as well as the safety, security, and maintenance concepts, ensuring operational and financial viability. ? High-Speed 1 (UK) (Booz Allen Hamilton / LeighFisher) – Led operations, maintenance, and renewals cost benchmarking to evaluate cost efficiency and define track access charges. His insights helped identify cost optimization opportunities of up to 20%. Rail P3 Structuring & Risk Management (Booz Allen Hamilton / LeighFisher) – Advised governments, regulatory authorities, and private sector stakeholders on the structuring and risk allocation of PPP financing models for high-speed rail and broader infrastructure projects. Funding & Regulatory Advisory (Booz Allen Hamilton / LeighFisher) – Extensive experience working with transport agencies, operators, and lenders to assess financial and operational risks associated with high-speed rail P3projects, ensuring successful transitions from project delivery to long-term operational efficiency. ? There is no cost to attend this panel discussion which will feature leading executives from around the globe. To attend this panel on Thursday, May 29, 2025 (2:45 pm) at our Founders Day Conference, please RSVP here: ? https://lnkd.in/gxCmUhjm ? #BuildITFoundersDay ? #Highspeedrail???#LGBTtransitplanning???#LGBTHighSpeedRail

BuildIT is a proud industry partner of the upcoming AGC of California Women in Construction (WIC) Summit to be held on March 31, 2025 in Newport Beach! This event brings together industry leaders, change-makers, and rising professionals to inspire, connect, and advance women in construction. BuildIT is committed to building a more inclusive industry and thriving workforce. Let’s keep breaking barriers and building brighter futures together! Learn more and join us in Newport Beach:?https://lnkd.in/g4wxeYnX

BuildIT was honored to be an industry partner at the March 5, 2025, Los Angeles World Airport’s (https://www.lawa.org/) “Women Building Airports LAX” event held at the iconic ‘Theme Building’ in the heart of LAX. The event included remarks from LAWA CEO John Ackerman and Chief Airport Development Officer Michael R. Christensen, P.E., C.M. which was then followed by a conversation with Former CEO of LAWA, Lydia Kennard, who is now the CEO of KDG Development Construction Consulting, moderated by Amy Imamura PSHR-SCP/Director of Transformation within LAWA’s Airport Development Group. ? BuildOUT California and our global brand BuildIT have had a strong collaboration with LAWA since our founding. ? Attending last week’s event, which was part of Women in Construction Week across the US, were Halle Doenitz, Principal of HD Structural Co, Jacqueline Pruitt, President of Marvella Steel Placers, and Marcy Szarama, President of Destination Enterprises.?All three of these Los Angeles-based LGBT Owned/Certified business have received substantial, competitively-bid, contracts at LAWA and related public agencies, based on their experience, qualifications and capacity over the last several years.? ? Marvella Steel Placers Key Projects at LAWA LAWA Roadways, Utilities and Enabling Projects with Skanska LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse North with Griffith Company LAX Baggage Optimization Project with Swinerton Builders ? HD Structural Key Projects at LAWA LINXS Wayfinding Signage Design w/ Balfour Beatty US, LINXS (LAX Integrated Express Solutions), JMA Civil, Inc. & KW&A (https://www.kwhettam.com/) LAX Airport Response Coordination Center with Gensler and Saiful Bouquet Structural Engineers Multiple Teams for the Design/Build MATOC ? Destination Enterprises Key Projects with LAWA and Los Angeles Metro Airport Metro Connector with LA Metro* Engineering Services/Scheduling /Estimating for numerous design projects for RS&H ? *It is noteworthy to state that Destination Enterprises is the prime for this multi-million-dollar contract for which Marcy Szarama built a team of exceptionally qualified women-owned businesses to deliver this contract on-schedule and on budget! ? Are you an LGBT/Allied professional service provider or contractor wishing to be a part of the competitive bidding process at LAWA as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics? Please contact [email protected] for more information! ? #LAWA???#WomeninConstruction????#LGBTStructuralSteel???#LGBTrebar

Discover cutting-edge construction technology that will help your business build faster, safer, and more profitably at ENR FutureTech. Don't miss out - early bird registration ends March 28! Secure your spot now at the discounted rate, and BuildIT members receive an additional 10% off with discount code BICCA10 Register Now at https://shorturl.at/YXt76. BuildIT is proud to partner with Engineering News-Record on this technology-forward event! May 6-7, 2025 | Hilton San Francisco Union Square #ConstructionTech?#ENRFutureTech?#SmartConstruction

BuildIT wishes to amplify the invitation from our close partners at Swinerton and Rubecon Builders, Inc. regarding their upcoming outreach event focused on engagement with local, small contractors and trade partners! ? Join the Swinerton Rubecon Joint Venture, Curtis Development, Bayview Senior Services, and the Mission Bay South Block 4 East team on Tuesday, March 25th, at the Southeast Community Center 1st?Floor – Alex Pitcher Room (1550 Evans, San Francisco), from 10 am to noon. ? Potential Scopes of Work could include: ? Acoustical Ceiling Appliances Architectural Woodwork Casework Ceramic Tile Coiling Doors Concrete Countertops Deep Foundations Doors, Frames & Hardware Electrical Elevator Fa?ade Maintenance Final Cleaning Finish Carpentry Flooring Gypsum Board/Framing Insulation/Fireproofing Joint Sealants Landscaping Mailboxes Mechanical Metal Stairs Painting Paving Personnel Hoist Plumbing Roofing & Waterproofing Sheet Metal/Flashing Shoring Signage Specialties (bath accessories, fire extinguishers) Structural Steel & Misc. Iron Surveying Tower Crane Trash Chutes Utilities Window Treatments ? Learn about the Mission Bay South Block 4 East project, which will bring 400 units of affordable housing to San Francisco. Discover upcoming bidding opportunities, meet the project team, gain insights into the Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure program, and connect with potential partners and collaborators. ? RSVP here:?https://lnkd.in/gDd3p4jd ? For any questions, contact Mick Penn at:?[email protected].

Join BuildIT at the 2025 Western Winter Workshop?! We want to amplify the invitation from our friends and colleagues at the Western Winter Workshop ? (WWW) in the final days before their conference starts (March 6 – 9, 2025). There are only a few registrations left before they are sold out so if you haven’t registered, please DO IT TODAY! ? The WWW is an industry event that brings together capital program organizations, executives, consultants, contractors, innovators, and technology solution professionals who share the common goal of driving successful project delivery. This year’s event includes two days of capital program panel discussions and technical presentations showcasing the very latest in program management, project controls and construction management tools and techniques. The Workshop with its legendary opening and closing social events and evening receptions also provides a unique opportunity to network with key decision makers for major capital project delivery organizations as well as owners, executives, managers, engineers and many other industry professionals. ? Hotel rooms and exhibit opportunities are limited.?Register today to secure your participation. ? Please contact [email protected] with any questions. ? BuildIT looks forward to seeing you, and the industry, next week! Visit their website: https://lnkd.in/gthkyzqd ? #Westernwinterworkshop???#LGBTProjectControls???#AECIndustry

BuildIT Advocates for Procurement Process Reform in City/County of San Francisco ? One of BuildIT’s hallmark programs and services is advocating for LGBT/Allied businesses within the pubic and private contracting processes. In this capacity we are honored to support the President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Rafael Mandelman, in his efforts to streamline San Francisco’s burdensome procurement process. Even from an executive briefing perspective there are eight very substantial steps in San Francisco’s RFP/RFQ process, and, these eight steps are required whether the contract is $5 or $500M in value. ? While maintaining the highest levels of integrity, San Francisco’s procurement process needs to change and we are supportive of President Mandelman’s approach to reforming the process for those contracts of $230K or below, which would include agencies/departments such as San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, the Port of San Francisco and the City’s Department of Public Works.?Less burdensome paperwork will lead to an increased level of participation by bidders (especially small businesses) which should deliver more competitive pricing. ? Want to find out more about this initiative: ? View ABC Channel 7 story logged on this topic: https://lnkd.in/g8-6xqek ? View a story logged on this topic from the San Francisco Chronicle: https://lnkd.in/gRDmKBbY ? View Supervisor Rafael Mandelman’s Official Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gdX_VKzD ? #LGBTconstruction??#SanFranciscoProcurements??#SupervisorRafaelMandelman? #BuildIT

BuildIT joins with LA Community College District (https://www.laccd.edu/) to build capacity for contractors! ? The Los Angeles Community College District's (LACCD) Small Contractor Program is preparing for another cohort for their Boot Camp which is a four-session program explicitly designed for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive curriculum small contractors will learn more about the pre-qualification process for the BuildLACCD Program's Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench which targets projects/contracting opportunities ranging from $25K - $5M. ? The four-session Boot Camp (held via Zoom and in-person sessions) will run on April 8 and 10, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, April 15, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm, and April 17, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm and it is FREE! ? The Boot Camp is part of LACCD’s $15.04 billion building program which seeks to modernize and renovate projects throughout its nine colleges. The Board of Trustees established a 30% Local, Small, Emerging, and Disabled Veteran (LSEDV) participation goal for all BuildLACCD contracts. ? The Boot Camp announcement comes on the heels of the announcement that Leigh Sata, Ed.D., AIA was selected to be the new Vice Chancellor and Chief Facilities Executive for the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD).?Dr. Sata has expertise in campus development, strategic planning, and facilities management.?He was previously the Vice President of Operations and Capital Projects at California College of the Arts.?Dr. Sata has an Ed.D. in Education from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.? ? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsmkEmgA #LACCD??#LGBTconstruction??#LGBTcontractors??#buildingLACCD

Andrew Yoshimura, PMP, CEO of Logic (https://www.logicco.com/) and a Founder of BuildIT, appointed to the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) Trustee Advisory Council. ? BuildIT is exceptionally proud to announce that one of its Founders, Andrew Yoshimura, has been appointed by the SDCCD's Trustees to serve on its Advisory Council. "I'm looking forward to being a part of this council and representing the community, particularly in ways that can impact workforce development in the architecture, engineering, and construction trades," said Yoshimura. ? The mission of the SDCCD's Trustee Advisory Council is to facilitate communication among community members, Board members, and educators. The function of the Trustee Advisory Council is advisory, to assist in the achievement of greater understanding and communication. ? The purpose of the Trustee Advisory Council is twofold: (1) to advise the Board on community attitudes, opportunities, and needs; and (2) to advise Board members on whether the programs are meeting the needs of the San Diego community. ? Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Logic, a San Diego-based Program/Project Management and Project Controls firm specializing in utilities, transportation, higher education, and life sciences sectors. Logic, a certified minority- and LGBT-owned small business, is dedicated to supporting critical infrastructure projects that drive economic growth and serve the needs of local communities. ? With extensive program management experience, Andrew has worked on key initiatives for major corporations such as San Diego Gas & Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). His leadership focuses on program management of complex operations and workforce development. Andrew has been recognized as a Top 40 LGBTQ Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal. ? #SDCCDLGBT??#LGBTProjectManagement??#LGBTProjectControls??#LogicAndrewYoshimura??#BuildIT??#BuildOUTCalifornia

Ange Matthews, CEO of LeaderSauce, to headline BuildIT (https://lnkd.in/eBK3PQiY) and Stanford University Sustainable Design & Construction Program's student organization, Leaders of the Built Environment (LBE) event on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. ? As part of BuildIT’s on-going collaboration with Stanford’s LGBT/Allied Leaders of the Built Environment we will gather to discuss key professional development topics such as: ? ? How to gain practical/effective advice on workplace expectations ? How to stand out as a new hire during onboarding ? Internal and external networking ? Career growth within the A&E and Construction industry. ? Our featured panelist, Ange Matthews, has over 25 years of experience working with entrepreneurial ventures, Big 4 consulting, and Fortune 500 organizations. She has delivered hundreds of programs to senior leaders, managers, and teams of all sizes in a variety of industries, with extensive experience in the design/construction industry, technology and media. ? Before founding LeaderSauce in 2015, Ange built and led human resources divisions from the ground up at both Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services and Pitney Bowes, where she established policies, programs, and people strategies that shaped workplace culture and supported thousands of employees across multiple states. She then leveraged this expertise to launch and run two successful HR consulting firms, metaforce and HR4ENTREPRENEURS LLC. ? For more information regarding this program please contact:?Daniel Souza at [email protected] ? #LGBTConstruction??#LGBTDesign??#LGBTsustainability??#StanfordLBE