Architecture on TAP!

When: Thursday June 16^th, 6-8 pm

Where: Cretia’s, 4900 Mckinney Ave

For this round of our summer series we will discuss the ever-evolving relationship between architects and contractors. Come ready to kick your feet up, enjoy some food and drinks, and join in the conversation as we are enlightened by our special guests: Rick Del Monte and Paul Higgins of Beck, Katie Humphries of Balfour Beatty, and Jennifer Workman of Good Fulton and Farrell Architects. They will discuss their current projects and the architect/contractor relationship.

Jennifer Workman, AIA is an architect at Good Fulton & Farrell Architects. Her involvement with the AIA started in 2004 by joining the Associates Committee at the AIA of Dallas. There, she found her niche championing for the younger groups of architects that usually find their voices unheard. She has worked to cultivate emerging leaders by mentoring, creating programs, and serving on boards both locally and nationally. She has had her hands in many organizations in both the AIA and TSA and even revived the disbanded Young Architects Forum in Dallas. Since 2008, she has been working on the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Los Angeles with Morphosis Architects. Currently, she is aiding in the on-site administration and working closely with Assistant Project Manager Katie Humphries.

Katie Humphries has six years of experience in the commercial construction industry with Balfour Beatty. Before her involvement with the Perot Museum of Nature and Science she aided in the completion of the Gaylord Texas Resort and Convention Center. As an Assistant Project Manager, Katie is involved in every aspect of the construction process. She supports project pursuits, design and preconstruction efforts, and management of subcontractors. In addition, Katie makes it a priority to mentor new team members in their transitions into the industry. She was the also the recipient of the 2010 Luna award for Outstanding Construction Professional of the Year.

Paul Higgins, LEED AP joined The Beck Group in 1984 and worked on many significant building in Dallas, including Momentum Place, 1700 Pacific, and First United Tower in Fort Worth. In the mid 90’s he became director of the AT&T project team, which he developed into a $300 million business in four short years. Paul’s focus at Beck is in developing innovative processes and integrating architecture, construction, and technology that will create significant improvements in the building delivery process. Paul has served as a managing director since 2004, co-leading the largest division in the company with Rick del Monte.

Rick del Monte, AIA has experience in building design beginning in 1984, nine years of which he spent with Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in New York. Rick also heads up the design group and plays a part in all projects that Beck’s architecture group touches. Ricks stays with each team from concept through execution to create innovative building and provide a productive work environment for the end users. Both Paul and Rick manage the central division that is comprised of five regional offices, 70 architects, and 250 construction personnel.

See you the 16^th!

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Pre-Register $12
http://aiadallas.affiniscape.com/cde.cfm?event=353663

$15 at the door (Cost includes 2 drink tickets and food)
Cash or check only at the door

* This is the first of three summer sessions that will be held at Cretia's on McKinney on the third Thursday of each month.