REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST. PLEASE READ THE DUTY OF CARE AS TO COVID VACCINE REQUIREMENTS.

This course will provide participants an in-depth understanding of the purpose, objectives, and accepted methods associated with construction administration for projects using FAA AIP and PFC funds. The focus of the course will be on how airport sponsors of FAA grant projects should administer and observe their projects in order to follow applicable rules and regulations.

Detailed presentations along with interactive and collegial activities to educate you on key tenants of the CA process will be used throughout the course. Moderators and materials will provide detailed information as a foundation for discussion. Along with comprehensive presentations, the workshop will include class exercises based on real-life examples and facilitated discussions.

INSTRUCTORS

• Christopher S. Decker, Vice President/Project Manager, RDM International, Inc.
• Jennifer Ganley, P.E., Program Manager, Southern Region, Orlando Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Rick Hines, Project Engineer, RDM International, Inc.
• Harold V. Honey, P.E., PMP, Senior Airfield Pavement Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• David J. Hunley, P.E., Vice President and CDO, Connico, LLC
• Ron Jewett, Vice President, Facilities Asset Management, Raleigh-Durham International Airport
• Jim Novak, P.E., Director of Facilities Engineering, Raleigh-Durham International Airport 
• Christopher Reis, P.E., Aviation Engineering, Department Manager, Mead & Hunt, Inc.
• Mike Rottinghaus, P.E., Senior Engineer, Airport Design and Construction Branch, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Discuss the purpose of performing construction administration and observation for projects using FAA AIP and PFC funds.
• Explain the expectations of FAA with respect to grant assurances.
• Identify accepted methods associated with construction administration and observation, and quality acceptance.
• Explain the expectations of the Airport Sponsor/Airport Operator with respect to construction administration and observation.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for entry and mid-level professionals with interest, or limited experience, in providing construction observation and administration services, including:
» Consultants performing construction administration and observation during projects.
» FAA Office of Airports personnel involved in reviewing construction project documentation and reports.
» Airport personnel responsible for performing and/or overseeing project construction administration and observation.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 1ST

Registration Rates

• $875 – ACC members*, airports, local/state/federal government agencies, and military
• $1,075 – non-members

* ACC membership qualifies all individuals from the member firm to register at the member rate. To see if your organization is an ACC member, click here.

TRANSFER AND CANCELLATION POLICIES

Registration transfer and cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to training@acconline.org as outlined below.

Registration cancellations submitted after March 15, 2022 are non-refundable.

ACC encourages you to send a substitute if you find you are unable to attend to avoid loss of your registration fee. No shows will forfeit their registration fee. Substitute requests must be submitted in writing to training@acconline.org. The deadline for substitutes is March 31, 2022.

Registrants are responsible for cancelling their hotel room if no longer attending, or transferring their room to a substitute.

ACC reserves the right to cancel this course in the unlikely event that the number of registrants is insufficient. Should this occur, ACC will notify all registrants and refund all registration fees in full. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as airline and hotel cancellation penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant.

The Raleigh-Durham International Airport has graciously offered a tour of their airfield construction projects. The tour is scheduled at the conclusion of the course, with the bus leaving the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel at 1:45 p.m. on April 13th. Pre-registration is required and the tour is limited to 40 participants. The tour concludes at 3:30 p.m. for those scheduling flights home. 

All sessions are located at the top of the stairs on the third floor in Oak Forest A.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022

7:15 – 8:15 a.m.  Breakfast / Registration

8:15 – 8:30 a.m.  Welcome / Training Course Introduction

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.  Purpose of Construction Administration and Observation
• Christopher Reis, P.E., Aviation Engineering, Department Manager, Mead & Hunt, Inc.

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.  Beyond Technical Compliance – An Overview of the Inspector’s Responsibilities
• Harold Honey, P.E., PMP, Senior Airfield Pavement Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. – 12:00p.m. Project Safety and Adhering to Phasing Requirements
• Christopher Reis, P.E., Aviation Engineering, Department Manager, Mead & Hunt, Inc.
• Ron Jewett, Vice President, Facilities Asset Management, Raleigh-Durham International Airport
• Jim Novak, P.E., Director of Facilities Engineering, Raleigh-Durham International Airport
• Mike Rottinghaus, Senior Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The Sponsor’s Perspective (roundtable)
• Ron Jewett, Vice President, Facilities Asset Management, Raleigh-Durham International Airport
• Jim Novak, P.E., Director of Facilities Engineering, Raleigh-Durham International Airport

2:00 – 2:45 p.m. Document Control
• David J. Hunley, P.E., Vice President, Connico, LLC
• Rick Hines, Project Engineer, RDM International, Inc.

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Break

3:00 – 4:15 p.m. Document Control (Continued)

5:00 – 6:15 p.m. Reception

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

7:15 – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast

8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Quality Acceptance and Testing
• Christopher S. Decker, Vice President/Project Manager, RDM International, Inc.
• Harold Honey, P.E., PMP, Senior Airfield Pavement Engineer, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Break

9:45 – 10:45 a.m. Paving Basics
• Christopher S. Decker, Vice President/Project Manager, RDM International, Inc.

10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Grant Compliance and Project Closeout
• Jennifer Ganley, P.E., Program Manager, Orlando Airports District Office, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch/Roundtable Discussion
• Christopher S. Decker, Vice President/Project Manager, RDM International, Inc.
• David J. Hunley, P.E., Vice President, Connico, LLC
• Christopher Reis, P.E., Aviation Engineering, Department Manager, Mead & Hunt, Inc.

1:00 – 1:15 p.m. Course Wrap-Up/Closing Remarks

1:45 – 3:30 p.m.  Airport Tour

ACC is committed to ensuring the safest possible environment for attendees, presenters, and staff at the 2022 Construction Administration & Observation Course in April in Raleigh, NC. ACC has implemented updated preventative measures to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. All participants will be required to be fully vaccinated. Attendees should review and plan to abide by the following guidelines for the course. Please note that there will be no exception to the policy and anyone who does not submit a vaccine certificate will not receive a badge or be able to attend course sessions or events. For more information, click here.

All course sessions will be held at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, 21 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel and note that you are part of the ACC Construction Administration Course.

Participants attending the two-day course can earn 9.5 PDH credits or LU hours. At the end of the course, there will be an evaluation survey to fill out in order to be eligible for the credits/hours, and registrants must attend all course sessions to be eligible.