The Design-Build Process: An Owner-Contractor-Design Team Discussion

EVENT DESCRIPTION

This conversation brings together individuals from UCLA Health, McCarthy, and HOK to discuss the design-build process as it relates to the ongoing UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.

One of the first Design-Build projects at UCLA, the transformation of the former Olympia Medical Center into a state-of-the-art neuropsychiatric hospital by HOK and McCarthy for UCLA Health showcases how the firms leveraged their comprehensive adaptive reuse expertise to meet critical healthcare needs.

MODERATOR

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.

PANELISTS

John D’Amico – Principal Project Manager, UCLA Capital Programs

John D’Amico has worked as a PM at UCLA Capital Programs since 2001 on a variety of projects, currently working on the progressive design-build UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital.

Luciana Vidal, AIA – Project Manager, HOK

Luciana is a Project Manager with over 20 years of architectural experience, both in Southern California and internationally. She is an expert at navigating the challenges of complex project ownership and stakeholder structures, as well as maintaining excellent communications with the client, contractor, consultants, vendors and trades. Luciana is the Project Manager on the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.

Christopher Fenton, AIA – 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. Christopher is a Senior Project Architect on the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Replacement Hospital project.

Eddie Espinoza – Senior Virtual Design + Construction Manager, McCarthy Building Company

Eddie Espinoza is a Senior VDC Manager with 9 years of experience in construction. Eddie started his career started in the field as a project engineer and worked up into Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) 3 years ago. This blend of experiences has allowed him to understand the intricate details of various building systems and understand the construction technology that drives virtual design. he has successfully led coordination efforts with design and trade partners, enhancing decision-making and project delivery.

AIA CES: Approved for 2.0 LU|HSW

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