SUN-DD-001: Art, Science, and Reality in Design through Construction

Sunday, November 13, 2022

2:00pm – 4:30pm PT

Location: Moscone Center, Room 304

2.50 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/non-HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW
Ticket Price: $25 per person

Lead Speaker(s)

Annette P. Wilkus, FASLA, LEED AP

Partner
SiteWorks Landscape Architecture
New York City, New York

Speaker(s)

Tom Doolittle, FASLA

Program Manager
Skanska
Acton, Massachusetts
Susan K. Weiler, FASLA

Partner
OLIN
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dylan Peck

Dylan Peck
Alpine Construction & Landscaping Corp.
New York, New York
Derek Ryan, ASLA

Partner & Lead Estimator
Alpine Construction & Landscaping Corp.
New York, New York

Building landscape projects isn’t getting easier. This in-depth session will explore strategies for successfully building projects in today's environment. In addition to discussing construction documentation, bidding/award, and construction oversight, contractors will provide insight on estimating your project and what they need to make your vision a reality.

Learning Outcomes:

Know there is more to landscape architecture than the big idea.
Examine the impact of estimates and how the bidder looks at contract documents.
Understand the various types of bids and their requirements for documentation, and the advantages and disadvantages of each approach.
See how a coordinated set of documents leads to successful construction and the associated timeframe for responses to field issues and submittals during construction.
Understand the information a designer needs to provide to the contractor to ensure successful build.
Understand the importance of scheduling in design and construction and how changes in sequences and schedules can affect delivery and cost.