From Design to Delivery: Bridging the Gap Between Engineers, Contractors, and Manufacturers 2/24 CV
PARTNER EVENT WITH ASHRAE • FROM DESIGN TO DELIVERY: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN ENGINEERS, CONTRACTORS, AND MANUFACTURERS
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM
ABC-VA and ASHRAE are coming together to bring you an informative and interactive session to explore how early and ongoing collaboration influences cost, schedule, efficiency, and long-term building performance. Representing design, construction, and manufacturing, our esteemed panel will share real-world perspectives on building great projects based on alignment, not assumptions.
What you’ll take away:
– How and why communication breaks down between project teams
– What the real constraints and priorities are for each stakeholder
– How coordination decisions affect cost, schedule, and performance
– Where early collaboration has the greatest impact
– What each discipline wishes the others understood
– Some common disconnects between design intent and field execution
– How to create clearer handoffs and accountability
– Practical strategies and tools, processes, and behavior that improve project coordination
PANELISTS
Bruce Tibbetts, President, EMC Mechanical Services
Terrence Kerner, President, Atlantic Constructors, Inc
Chad Blalock, Director of Business Development, Hobbs & Associates
Patrick O’Neil, President, O’Neil Engineering Services
Richard Polo, Inversity Consulting
SCHEDULE
5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Networking Social
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. Panel Discussion
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Attendee Q & A and after-panel networking as time permits
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Commitments needed by Feb 19 COB
Event Sponsor $850 – includes two (2) registrations, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Bar Sponsor $450 – includes one (1) registration, signage at event, logo/name on marketing materials
Select during registration or email Kristen Altermatt to register as a sponsor
LOCATION
Henrico Sports & Event Center
1 All Star Boulevard, Glenn Allen VA 23059
COST
ABC-VA & ASHRAE Members — $55
Non-Members — $55
Includes appetizers with two (2) drink tickets
SUBSTITUTIONS/CANCELLATIONS
Substitutions are welcome at any time if the originally registered individual(s) can no longer attend. Please note: a reservation constitutes a financial commitment unless cancellations are made by 5PM on February 20, 2026.
QUESTIONS?
Kristen Altermatt