We all work hard to build successful relationships with clients, submit the best proposals and conduct interview presentations that have us high-fiving at the end. But are our Prospects/Clients really seeing us in the crowd? Join us for our Clients Talk Back event to find out what traits, processes, team composition, experience and more that clients look for when selecting service partners.
The SMPS Triangle Chapter is honored to have three distinguished Client/Owner Representatives in a panel forum discussion. Pierre Gingue, President, PEG Contracting, Fred Patrick, AIA, PE, Director of Facilities Design & Construction at UNC Greensboro are our panelists who will be led in discussion by Theresa Leahey, Director of Business Development, Affiliated Engineers. The panelists’ experience in the selection process, as well as in the delivery of design and construction projects, will provide insights helpful to any firm interested in better serving their clients and positioning themselves for new work!
Panelists
- Pierre Gingue, President, PEG Contracting
- Fred Patrick, AIA, PE, LEED AP, Director of Facilities Design & Construction, UNC Greensboro
Moderator
- Theresa Leahey, Director of Business Development, Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
Panelists
Pierre Gingue, President, PEG Contracting
Pierre has worked in the construction industry for his entire career. He spent 10 years with Whiting-Turner Contracting Company as a project manager working up and down the East coast primarily for clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. His projects ranged from small $25,000 research laboratory renovations to a $250 million dollar Government campus expansion. Two years ago, Pierre co-founded PEG Contracting as a construction and project management company focused on technical projects in the life sciences and technology industries. Most recently PEG has provided services as the owner representatives to a large biotechnology company for their Research Triangle Park campus construction project. To date this role has included construction management for Phase 1 as well as preparation of the RFP and selection of the design firm for Phase 2. Pierre is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas and ISPE Carolina – South Atlantic Chapter.
Fred Patrick, AIA, PE, LEED AP, Director of Facilities Design & Construction,
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fred has been with UNC Greensboro for 23 years. He is both a licensed architect and a licensed professional engineer. At the University, he has overseen approximately $453 million dollars of new and renovated construction equating to more than 5 million square feet. At the 30th Annual State Construction Conference, Fred received the prestigious honor of the Frank B. Turner Award. Given annually since 1983, the award recognizes a state government employee for dedicated public service and outstanding professional contributions to the built environment. Fred’s experience in selecting and collaborating with architects/engineers/contractors spans 20+ years.
Moderator
Theresa Leahey, Director of Business Development, Affiliated Engineers, Inc.
Theresa has worked with architectural, engineering, interior design and construction firms in the AEC industry for her entire career. Since 2000, she has been the Director of Business Development for the North Carolina office of Affiliated Engineers Inc. AEI is a consulting engineering firm which provides MEP and IT engineering services for R & D, healthcare and institutional clients. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design, Theresa has been a member of SMPS since 1986. She was the founding President of the Pittsburgh Chapter and has past service on the Board of Directors for the Research Triangle Chapter.
Location:
RBC Center
1400 Edwards Mill Road
Raleigh, NC 27607
Time: May 8, 2012 – 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
