2026

Project Delivery Workshop - Building Better Together

This workbook is designed to create a seamless PDW experience for participants, and includes the schedule, presenter bios, and links to daily and session surveys.

Dear Colleagues,

The theme of this year’s Project Delivery Workshop is Building Better Together.

Our work is complex, fast-moving, and highly connected. No one discipline, office, or partner can do it alone. Success depends on strong teamwork, clear communication, and trust across planning, design, construction, maintenance, and our business partners. When we work together early and often, we make better decisions and deliver better projects for the public.

This week’s sessions are designed to share real experiences, lessons learned, and new ideas that can help us work smarter and more efficiently. As you listen and participate, think about how these ideas can be applied within your own organization. Take time during breaks to talk with colleagues, ask questions, and learn from one another. These conversations are just as important as the presentations themselves.

We hope this workshop helps strengthen relationships, improve coordination, and support the continued success of our transportation program. By building better together, we are also helping prepare the next generation of leaders to take on the challenges ahead.

We would like to sincerely thank the members of the Planning Committee and all of our presenters for their time, effort, and commitment to making this year’s workshop possible. The members of the 2026 Planning Committee are:

Sarah Babski
Kelly Barber
TJ Dellirocilli
Derek Derr
Troy Egan
Nina Ertel
Mandy Fike
Dan Gleason
Alice Hammond
Pete Herman

Abbie Hoffer
Andrew Keller
Pat Kelly
John Kopchik
Paul Koza
Michael Lentz
Seth Marshall
Sarah McInnes
J. Scott Miller
Robbie Miner

Rhiannan Nearhood
Dax Nulph
Nahn Phan
Erik Porter
Mike Reeder
Patrick B. Richter
Brent Sailhamer
Ben Singer
AJ Tener
Scott Vottero

Remember, we build our future one project and one partnership at a time. Let’s keep building it better—together.

Sincerely,

James T. Pruss, Jr., P.E., District 9
2026 PDW Committee Co-Chair

Brad J. Brumbaugh, P.E., District 9
2026 PDW Committee Co-Chair

Monday, March 2, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Department and Business Partner Registration
(Lunch on your own.)

1:00 - 1:15 PM

Welcome
Brad Brumbaugh (ADE-C)

1:15 - 1:45 PM

Updates on Redundancy Workgroup / CT Review Considerations
Brad Brumbaugh (ADE-C)

1:45 - 2:45 PM

MPT-AWZE Update
Brian Crossley, Mike Reeder

2:45 - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Lessons Learned (ACE Roundtable)
Dan Gleason, Seth Marshall,
Devin SeibertJohn Myler

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Opening Remarks
Brent Trivelpiece

8:30 - 9:30 AM

I-95 CAP Project
Michael Altomari, Gabriel Torchia

9:30 - 10:15 AM

Slab Fracture and Crack and Seat Presentation
Josh FreemanTed Wilson

10:15 - 10:30 AM

Break

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Construction Claims Process
Brad Brumbaugh

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Caesar Salad
Minestrone
Caprese Chicken (gluten free)
Pasta Primavera Alfredo (vegetarian)
Roasted Red Potatoes
Steamed Broccoli
Assorted Freshly Baked Cookies
Rolls and Butter

Beverages: coffee (decaf & regular), herbal tea, iced tea, assorted sodas, infused water

1:00 - 1:45 PM

Heshbon Truss Emergency Repairs
Seth Marhsall, Jacob Nibert

1:45 - 2:45 PM

New NPDES Requirements / Updated PCSM Manual
Rich Heineman

2:45 - 3:00 PM

Break

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

8:00 - 8:30 AM

Opening Remarks / Executive Remarks
Christine Norris

8:30 - 9:30 AM

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Mike Hoffecker

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Break

9:45 - 10:45 AM

District 12 Utility Coordination Process
Katey AndaloroBill Beaumariage, Adam Smith

10:45 - 11:45 AM

ADE Construction and Design Roundtable
Mike Reeder (ADE-C), Harold Hill (ADE-C),
Jim Pruss (ADE-D), Jeremy Hughes (ADE-D)

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Lunch

Tossed Salad
Chicken Corn Chowder
Grilled Chicken Marsala (gluten free)
Stuffed Shells (vegetarian)
Rice Pilaf
Steamed Green Beans
Rolls and Butter
Assorted Cakes

Beverages: coffee (decaf & regular), herbal tea, iced tea, assorted sodas, infused water

12:45 - 1:15 PM

Industry Communication & Relationships
Dan Cessna

1:15 - 2:15 PM

State of the Art MIcropiles: Design, Construction and Testing
Sebastian Lobo-GuerreroSuresh Gutta

2:15 - 3:15 PM

Maintenance Coordinaton and Perspective
Lori Musto, Robb Dean

3:15 - 3:30 PM

Break

PDW- Construction Participant Survey

When the Project Delivery Workshop - Construction sessions are complete, please fill out this survey about your overall experience with the PDW 2026.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

8:00 - 8:15 AM

Welcome
Jim Pruss (ADE-D) 

8:15 - 9:00 AM

Digital Transformation Update
Kelly Barber

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Permitting / Waterways / NPDES / MRC
Rich Heineman, Brenda Stouffer, Bryon Ruhl

10:00 - 10:15 AM

Break

10:15 - 11:15 AM

Digital Delivery Roundtable
Allen Melley, Aaron Wozniak
Scott McMasters, Joe Brenner

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Vision of Future Design
Derrick Herrman

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Lunch

Greek Salad
Tomato Bisque
Pot Roast of Beef (gluten free)
Vegetable Lasagna (vegetarian)
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Vegetable Medley
Rolls and Butter
Assorted Pies, Brownies and Lemon Squares

Beverages: coffee (decaf & regular), herbal tea, iced tea, assorted sodas, infused water

1:00 - 1:30 PM

RULD Calculator & Vision Update (ASTA)
Kristen Swan, Brian Varmecky

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Highway Safety and Traffic Operations
Bob Pento, Steve Gault, Brian Crossley,
Dillan Bujak, Scott Benedict

3:00 - 3:15 PM

Break

3:15 - 4:00 PM

Misc DM-1/DM-2 Updated
Nina Ertel, Evan Pursel

Friday, March 6, 2026

8:00 - 8:05 AM

Opening Remarks

8:05 - 9:05 AM

Ipac System and Other Environmental Updates
Drew Ames

9:05 - 10:05 AM

Slab Fracture / Crack and Seat
Josh Freeman, Douglas Bagley

10:05 - 10:20 AM

Break

10:20 - 10:55 AM

Cost Estimating
Ryan Vankirk, Kelly Barber

10:55 AM - 11:40 AM

District 5-0 Cementon Project
Bill Laird, Michael McGuire

11:40 AM - 12:10 PM

Closing Executive Remarks
Kristin Mulkerin 

PDW - Design Participant Survey

When the Project Delivery Workshop - Design sessions are complete, please fill out this survey about your overall experience with the PDW 2026.