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Construction PartneringJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Finishing the Work Together: The Power of Partnering at China Lake

Seven years after two powerful earthquakes devastated Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, military, government and industry leaders gathered to celebrate a milestone years in the making: completion of the final recovery project. The …

Construction PartneringJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

Turning Around the Challenged Construction Project – The Imperative of Having Partnership Goals

Jim Eisenhart, Reset Partnering, Ventura, California In our first article of this series (April, 2026), we spoke of why well-intentioned professionals from reputable organizations — even when using a collaborative project delivery method — can …

Construction PartneringMay 23, 2026

11 VELO Group-Facilitated Projects Honored at 2026 IPI Awards

VELO Group is proud to celebrate the recognition of 11 outstanding project teams at the 2026 International Partnering Institute (IPI) Collaborate 2026 Conference and Awards Ceremony. Held on April 30, 2026 in San Francisco, Calif, …

Construction PartneringMay 23, 2026

Supporting Mental Health in Construction Through Partnering

Every May, Mental Health Awareness Month encourages industries across the country to take a closer look at the well-being of their workforce. In construction, that conversation is especially important. Construction professionals work in one of …

Construction PartneringApril 26, 2026May 6, 2026

Pulling the Rope Together: How Partnering Paved the Way at Travis AFB

When the goal is a runway open in time for an airshow, you need more than a great contractor. You need a team that trusts each other enough to solve problems in real time. The …

Construction PartneringApril 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Five Lessons from Atomic Habits That Every Construction Team Needs to Hear

Written by Mark Moody The best-performing projects aren’t built on better contracts. They’re built on better daily habits. James Clear’s Atomic Habits has sold tens of millions of copies because the core idea is undeniable: …

Construction PartneringMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026

The Obstacle Is the Way: A Stoic Approach for Construction Teams

Written by Eileen Sien, P.E., MIPI In recent years, thanks to the success of best-selling author Ryan Holiday, a stoic approach to life has become more mainstream, inspiring a whole new audience to the stoic …

Congratulations to NAVFAC Southwest and all partners involved in completing the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) China Lake’s portion of work on the historic $2.7 billion, 26 individual projects that made up the earthquake recovery program at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake. Through the successful delivery of 26 projects and 56 technically complex facilities, this extraordinary effort restored and modernized one of the Navy’s most critical research, development, testing and evaluation installations. Involving eight prime contractors and countless specialty contractors working alongside 150 military and civilian personnel during the peak of COVID-19, the scope and success of this monumental program are a testament to the collaborative spirit, perseverance and expertise of all parties. From the early recovery efforts such as construction of the temporary contractor berthing camp to the completion of the South Airfield Complex and the final close-out and move-in phases, this work showcases how teamwork and innovation can transform challenge into opportunity. “This achievement reflects the dedication and teamwork of our construction, engineering and contracting professionals across the OICC and ROICC teams, our industry partners, and the supported commanders,” said Capt. Cathy Eyrich, Commanding Officer, NAVFAC Southwest. “Their collaboration, expertise and relentless focus on mission success made it possible to transform a devastating event into a modern, resilient capability that will serve the Navy and the nation for decades to come.” VELO Group is especially proud to have supported this critical effort through our partnership with NAVFAC, the federal government, and various contractors over the last five years. As the partnering facilitator, we helped foster communication, alignment, and collaboration among diverse stakeholders throughout the program — ensuring the mission stayed on track through unprecedented conditions and complexity. Learn more about this milestone from NAVFAC Southwest’s announcement.

Construction PartneringFebruary 3, 2026

Bravo Zulu: NAVFAC Southwest Completes Mission at ROICC China Lake

Congratulations to NAVFAC Southwest and all partners involved in completing the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) China Lake’s portion of work on the historic $2.7 billion, 26 individual projects that made up the …

Construction PartneringJuly 1, 2025July 10, 2026

Why the Construction Industry Still Needs Face-to-Face Meetings

In today’s hyper-connected world, it’s tempting to think we can run every project from behind a screen. Video calls, emails, and messaging apps make it easy to stay in touch without ever leaving the …

Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Construction PartneringMarch 22, 2025April 25, 2025

Award-Winning Collaboration: Phoenix Light Rail Project Showcases the Power of Construction Partnering

Congratulations to the Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail project team for earning the prestigious 2025 Baldwin Group Build America Award in the Marvin M. Black Excellence in Partnering and Collaboration category (Civil Projects $20M …

Construction PartneringFebruary 18, 2025

Construction Partnering Lesson’s Taken to Heart

By Neal Flesner As the president of Velo Group and an IPI Master Construction Partnering Facilitator, I’ve always been a firm believer that the foundation of any successful construction project is strong collaboration. So, when …

Construction PartneringNovember 29, 2024December 5, 2024

Sharing Success: How One Project Manager Is Championing Collaborative Partnering in His Company

By Eileen Sien Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” This insight perfectly reflects a recent initiative by one of our clients, …

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