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Monday, November 8
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A live Q&A will follow each session.

17:00

Welcome and Introductions

Welcome and Opening Remarks: Ann Russo, DRBF Executive Director

17:15 Beyond the "Big Dig" - Laying a Path for the Future

A look back at one of the US’s largest public highway projects ever, and one of the country’s biggest users of DRBs. A panel discussion will discuss lessons learned and provide recommendations to the DRBF. 

Moderator: 

Joseph Allegro

Speakers:
Al Calderelli, Counsel, Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Kurt Dettman, Constructive Dispute Resolutions
Mike Lewis, Principal Program Manager, HDR, Inc.
John Pastore, Project Executive, A.A. Will Corporation
Jack Wright, VP & Transportation Leader, Weston & Sampson

 

18:30 Break  Networking Lobby Open
18:45 Champion or Challenger - How the DB Process is Viewed Through the Lens of the Designer and Engineer

We often hear from project owners, CMs, and contractors, but what do the engineers / designers think about the DRB process? A panel of major project designers will discuss this perspective.

Moderator:

Ali Chaudhry, Senior Vice President, AECOM

Speakers:
Ed Hunter, Technical Advisor, HNTB
Matthew Neuringer, Senior Associate, Orrick Law Firm
Loryn Riggiola, Partner, Zetlin & De Chiara, LLP
David Ryan, Senior Vice President-Boston, AECOM

19:45 Break  Networking Lobby Open
20:00 Tech Tools - Understanding and Maximizing the Use of Technology for More Effective DBs

DB Practitioners need to keep informed on the latest methods being used in the field. The head of Massport’s Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs department will present state-of-the-art technical tools being used to help manage large projects. 

Presenter:

Luciana Burdi, Director for Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs, MASSPORT

20:45 Break  Networking Lobby Open
21:00 Virtual Project Tour: MBTA Green Line

Part of an overall $2.3B program, the Green Line Extension Project is a $1B + Design-Build project that will extend the green line light rail system to two new branches north of Boston. The MBTA’s Program Manager will provide a project update and a virtual site tour. 

Host:

John Dalton, MBTA Program Manager, MassDOT

21:45 Summary of Day 1, Q&A Wrap-up, Live Discussion