Project Development Director | Hensel Phelps
Neal is the Project Development Director for Hensel Phelps in the Nashville region and has been with the company for 18 years. Neal graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute with a master’s degree in Architecture. Neal served as the Design Manager over the Nashville International Airport projects overseeing all aspects of design management under a progressive design-build contract. Throughout his tenure from Hensel Phelps, Neal has worked on nearly $4.2 billion worth of work across the eastern United States including the iconic Pentagon Renovation following the tragedies of 9/11. Neal has been a critical component to the success of 13 design-build projects. He is currently based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Courses
Progressive Design/Build Delivery Method: Why Owners Choose It and What the Designer Should Know
This session will provide an overview of the Progressive Design/Build delivery method, considerations for the design team and the owner, and the opportunities presented by the business proposition inherent in Progressive Design/Build methodology. The session will stress the importance of education on the project dynamics and teaming fundamentals that are key to success in the Progressive Design/Build delivery method.
This session will also explore why owners choose Progressive Design/Build, as well as how legal and statutory context informs the owner’s decision-making process. Last, the session will explore the challenges in adoption of Progressive Design/Build for some public sector owners, and discussion of successful adoption of Progressive Design/Build delivery by other owners.
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Course expires 3/27/2025