Industry Partner Panel Series: Architects + General Contractors

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EVENT DETAILS

Architects and contractors share the same goal: bringing design to life. This panel will explore the realities of that relationship, focusing on the challenges contractors face when building from architectural drawings, ranging from documentation clarity to communication and coordination in the field.

Through an open, candid conversation, panelists will discuss how stronger collaboration and a more aligned, partnership-driven approach can help bridge gaps between design and construction, ultimately improving outcomes for the entire project team.

MODERATOR

Christopher Fenton – Senior Project Architect, HOK

With over 20 years of experience, Christopher has worked on an array of large complex projects both as Project Designer and Sr. Project Architect. His experience is varied and spans across a variety of market sectors including Healthcare, Science & Technology, Education, Multi-Family Residential, Cultural, and Civic sectors. He is passionate about sustainable, high performance building design and feels that good design should embrace the most innovative technologies available.

SPEAKERS

David Frey, FAIA – Technical Principal, HOK

David Frey is HOK LA’s Technical Principal, leading the technical direction and development of all projects designed in the Los Angeles studio. As a member of HOK’s Global Technical Board, David brings 30+ years of experience to the advancement and implementation of design standards and QA/QC compliance in all of the firm’s projects. David is the Technical Principal for the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.

Anthony Munoz – Healthcare Operations, DPR

Anthony Muñoz is a healthcare construction professional with DPR Construction, specializing in complex projects across the Southern California and San Diego markets. With deep experience navigating HCAI/OSHPD requirements, he brings a systems-level approach to planning, risk management, and team alignment—integrating technical code expertise with strong communication and relationship-building to drive project success. Working within Collaborative Project Delivery methods, Anthony applies Lean Construction principles to improve reliability and outcomes, while advancing industry understanding of the connection between team culture and production performance. He is known for delivering practical, value-driven solutions that balance operational continuity, cost, and long-term flexibility on active healthcare campuses.

Travis Gooding – Superintendent, Hensel Phelps

Hensel Phelps Project Manager Travis Gooding has over 32 years of construction experience across Southern California, leading complex projects in healthcare, research/laboratory, mixed-use and federal markets. A graduate of Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science in Construction Science Management, Travis has delivered projects using Design-Build, Progressive Design-Build, CMAR and Design-Bid-Build delivery methods. His notable project experience includes the Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Ocean View Tower, Caltech Chen Neuroscience Research Center, MCAS Miramar Hangars  and the recently completed City of Hope Orange County medical campus. Known for his collaborative leadership style, Travis works closely with owners, designers, consultants, trade partners and internal teams to align goals, resolve challenges early and drive project success. He excels at guiding multidisciplinary teams through high-stakes environments while maintaining a strong focus on cost control, schedule certainty, client engagement and team safety.

Joshua Osorio – Senior Project Manager, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Joshua Osorio is a Senior Project Manager in the Southern Pacific Region at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., based in Los Angeles. Joshua currently leads the Kedren Children’s Village project, a pediatric behavioral healthcare facility for Kedren Community Health. His career at McCarthy spans healthcare, parking structures, and commercial sectors, with notable experience on projects such as UC Davis Replacement Hospital Tower, Waters Edge III, Kaiser Permanente Hesperia, and others. Joshua brings specialized knowledge in HCAI-regulated construction and progressive design-build delivery.

Wayne Campbell – Project Director, Design, Webcor

Wayne Campbell has over three decades of experience in the AEC industry, with a focus on facilitating the design process and team collaboration for large aviation and healthcare projects. Starting his career as a programming specialist in architecture, Wayne climbed the ranks to Design Principal and BIM Manager for notable design studios. His move into the construction profession over 15 years ago enriched his portfolio, and now as Webcor’s Project Director for Design, he is a champion for multi-disciplinary collaboration for complex design-build projects.

Wayne plays a crucial role in guiding the design process, acting as the link between Webcor and the designers, engineers, and other consultants. His aim is clear communication that ensures everyone is on the same page for a well-coordinated design, balancing the workflow with the project’s aspirations, technical requirements, budget, schedule, quality, and performance goals. Wayne’s commitment to innovative problem-solving and his embrace of a collaborative work environment have been central themes in his career. This was demonstrated most clearly during the delivery of the award-winning SFO Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Boarding Area B project, as Design Manager for the Austin-Webcor Joint Venture. With Wayne’s extensive background in both architecture and construction, he has mastered the art of balancing creative vision with practical constraints, ensuring open communication and partnership-driven behaviors are at the backbone of a successful project culture.

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