Call for Presentations
Do you have an educational topic you would like to present during our Monthly First Friday Webinar Series? Please complete the online form to share your topic and learning objectives with the SAME DC Post Programs committee.
Available Dates:
December 6, 2024
January 3, 2025
February 7, 2025
Professional Development (PDH credits) for the First Friday Series is only available for the participants who registered and attended the live session.
Watch all of the First Friday Webinars
May 3, 2024
Simplified Acquisition: Simply Awesome!
Presented by: Judy Bradt, Summit Insight
Download Slides ⤓April 5, 2024
From Compliance to Competitiveness: Revamped Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) Rule Reshapes Labor Landscape for Construction Contractors
Presented by: Sara Nash & Nichole Atallah, PilieroMazza
Download Slides ⤓March 1, 2024
Building Secure Systems: Integrating Security by Design and Risk Management Throughout the Project Lifecycle
Presented by: Gus Morales, MS, CISSP & Bosco Chan, CISSP, Gannett Fleming
Download Slides ⤓February 2, 2024
Solving the Humidity Control Problem Using New ASHRAE® Design Guide, GSA/DOE Innovation Programs and Technology
Presented by: Andy Lynch, Academy Energy Group & Jim Meacham, Altaire Systems
Download Slides ⤓January 5, 2024
Attracting & Securing Transitioning Military Talent
Presented by: Ben Wham, PE, Global Recruiters of Charlottesville
Download Slides ⤓December 1, 2023
Developing Audit-Proof Rates, Costs & Withstanding Federal Audits
Presented by: Doug Hibshman, Tim DiGuiseppe, and Dana Molinari
Fox Rothschild, LLP
October 6, 2023
Common Contractor Mistakes in Asserting & Defending Bid Protests
Presented by: Maria Panichelli, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP
Download Slides ⤓September 1, 2023
Exploring New Applications of 3D Laser Scanning: Enhancing Design & Construction in the AEC Industry
Presented by: Christopher Fillmore, LS, IMEG
Download Slides ⤓August 4, 2023
Resolving Issues, Avoiding Conflict and Preserving Claims on Construction Contracts
Presented by: Maria Panichelli, Esq., McCarter & English, LLP
Download Slides ⤓July 7, 2023
Unlocking the Potential of ChatGPT and Large Language Models (LLMs) for Proposals
Presented by: Kathryn Bennett, MPH, CPSM, Proposal Industry Experts
Download Slides ⤓June 2, 2023
The DD Form 1391: Planning to Execute
Presented by: Jilian Breedan, PE, LEED AP, Engage Federal
Download Slides ⤓May 12, 2023
New Requirements for Protecting VA Sensitive Information
Presented by: Derek Kernus, DTS
Download Slides ⤓April 7, 2023
Mighty Micro Purchase: Sole-Source Superpower!
Presented by: Judy Bradt, Summit Insight
Download Slides ⤓March 3, 2023
Low Carbon Materials: Achieving Optimizing During Design and Construction
Presented by: Dirk Kestner, Walter P Moore
Download Slides ⤓February 3, 2023
ESTCP Project Overview: Data Diodes for Facility Related Control System Cybersecurity
Presented by: Colin Dunn, Fend Incorporated
Download Slides ⤓January 6, 2023
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification): A Primer
Presented by: Damon Hacker, Vestige Digital Investigations
Download Slides ⤓December 2, 2022
What you Don’t Know CAN Hurt You: Leveraging GSA’s MRAS Service
Presented by: Gloria Tarkin, TargetGov & Stacy Swann, USACE & GSA
Download Slides ⤓October 7, 2022
Teaming, Joint Ventures, and Mentor-Protégé Relationships on Federal Set-Aside Contracts
Presented by: Maria Panichelli, Esq., McCarter & English
Download Slides ⤓September 2, 2022
Security Considerations in Building Design: Preparing for an Active Shooter Event
Presented by: Ryan Searles, CPD, IMEG
Download Slides ⤓August 5, 2022
How to Ensure Compliance with the Buy American Act, the Trade Agreements Act, and the “Buy America” Requirements of the New Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Presented by: Doug Hibshman and Dana Molinari,
Fox Rothschild LLP
July 1, 2022
Using Digital Twin Technology to Go Beyond Replacing Like for Like
Presented by: John J. Kluber, PE, MBA, Huitt-Zollars
Download Slides ⤓June 3, 2022
Stacking the Deck with Modular Construction
Presented by: George Olear, RA, AIA, Gannett Fleming
Download Slides ⤓May 6, 2022
Systems Approach to Cost Management
Presented by: Dan Shovlin, MRICS, CEP, Faithful+Gould
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