OasisLMS

Campus construction is uniquely challenging. Active sites, budget pressure, compressed schedules, and clients who own and operate buildings that need to perform for decades. The earlier a building solutions provider is involved in the design process, the better the outcome for everyone at the table.

This session with the Wells team will cover how design-assist engagement transforms campus projects from the first conversation. From student housing and residence halls to academic and athletic facilities, attendees will discover how integrating prefabricated building solutions early in design leads to better constructability, budget reliability, faster delivery, and spaces that stand the test of time.

This is a practical session built on real projects and real outcomes. Attendees will leave with strategies they can apply to their next campus project.

Learning Objectives:

- Evaluate how early design-assist engagement improves constructability, budget reliability, and schedule performance on higher education projects.
- Identify the on-site safety and risk reduction benefits of off-site fabrication and prefabricated building systems on active campus environments.
- Analyze how total building systems, including enclosure, pre-glazing, and facade solutions, meet energy code requirements and support long-term occupant health and comfort compared to conventional construction methods.
- Compare the lifecycle maintenance and resiliency performance of total building systems against traditional construction methods, including their application in the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing campus buildings.

Credit: 1 PDH; 1 AIA credit (LU|HSW)

Presenters:

Tom Newton, National Higher Education Sales at Wells. Tom brings over 40 years of experience in the precast concrete industry. Since joining Wells in 2001, he has contributed his expertise in both architectural and structural precast concrete. Over the years, he has worked in sales, estimating, project management, and senior business leadership roles. Tom’s strength lies in helping clients develop efficient building solutions that meet project goals while optimizing time and resources.

Mike Hemberger, National Accounts at Wells. Mike brings nearly 40 years of experience in the precast concrete industry. He joined the Wells team through the 2019 acquisition of Rocky Mountain Prestress, where he had served in nearly every aspect of the business since 1987. At Wells, Mike has served as Chief Operating Officer and Division President for the Mountain States Division, and currently leads National Accounts.