SAME Seattle Post - PDB: Lessons from Owners, Builders and Agencies
About this Event
Event Description
The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Seattle Post invites members and guests to join a distinguished panel of owners, builders, and industry leaders for a practical discussion on Progressive Design-Build (PDB) and the evolving future of project delivery.
Progressive Design-Build continues to gain momentum across the public sector as agencies seek to improve collaboration, accelerate delivery, manage risk, and create better project outcomes. This program will bring together leaders representing federal, state, higher education, owner, and contractor perspectives to share real-world lessons learned, challenges, successes, and insights from active and completed PDB projects.
Attendees will gain perspectives on:
· Why owners are choosing Progressive Design-Build
· Lessons learned from implementing PDB programs
· Risk allocation and collaborative decision-making
· Industry and contractor perspectives on successful delivery
· How agencies are adapting procurement and project management approaches
· Discussions on the future of alternative delivery in the Pacific Northwest
Whether you are an owner, engineer, architect, constructor, program manager, or business leader, this discussion will provide valuable insight into one of the fastest-growing delivery methods in the industry.
Featured Panelists
Justin Nodolf
NAVFAC Northwest
Ricky Bhalla
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
Lara Sirois
University of Washington
Ben Leppard
Granite Construction
Brian Aske
SAK Builders
Leandra Bruland
STV
Moderator: Robert Schlesinger
Stantec
Additional panelists or moderator updates may be announced prior to the event.
Event Information
Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Location
Henry M. Jackson Federal Building
915 Second Avenue
Seattle, WA 98174
South Auditorium – 4th Floor
A virtual attendance option will also be available via Microsoft Teams.
Tentative Schedule
09:30 AM – Registration & Networking
10:00 AM – Virtual Program Opens – Panel begins
o Panelist openings
o Moderator questions
o Audience questions
o Panelist closings
12:00 PM – Lunch and SAME Post Announcements
13:00 PM – Progressive Design-Build Panelist and Post Leadership Discussion
Attending In-Person
The Henry M. Jackson Federal Building is a secure federal facility.
Please allow additional time to pass through building security and proceed to the South Auditorium on the 4th Floor.
Government-issued photo identification may be required for entry.
Attending Virtually
Virtual attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams link prior to the event.
The panel discussion will be broadcast live from the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building.
Registration Fees
· SAME Members: $40
· Non-Members: $55
· Young Members: $20
· Government / Military / Retired: $20
· Students: Free
Contact
Questions regarding the event may be directed to:
Zach Pesicka
SAME Seattle Post
[email protected]
+1 206-431-2390
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 55.00
