Site selection
April 23, 2020
The process of deciding where to locate a new facility or expand an existing location requires a deep understanding of factors critical to both location strategy and operational launch. This presentation will highlight the steps of the site selection process from establishing an area of interest all the way to capturing available incentives.
Lindsey is a Director with Quest Site Solutions which provides site selection services and economic development consulting to companies and organizations worldwide. With close to 15 years of experience in site selection and economic development, Lindsey assists companies in identifying, evaluating, and selecting the optimal location for their capital investment. She provides specialized skills and services to clients in the areas of detailed site evaluations including sites, infrastructure, transportation, labor and demographics, state and local taxes, and incentives. Lindsey earned a master's degree of Public Administration and a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.
Lindsey Cannon
Director, Quest Site Solutions
laser scanning
April 28, 2020
Laser scanning drastically improves accuracy, schedule and lowers overall cost of establishing existing conditions. An overview of how the process works during scanning and post processing along with several "must do's" for a successful effort.
Jason has 20 + years in the engineering and construction industry starting out in construction before earning his bachelor’s in civil engineering and working as a structural engineer for a decade. Jason moved back into Construction with a top ENR healthcare GC before finding his home at O’Neal for the last 5 years. As Director of Technology at O’Neal, Jason straddles IT, engineering, and construction to drive technology decisions that positively impact information flow from the office to the field. Jason leads IT with an operations background and focus on developing our infrastructure plan to support our growing collaborative business demand. He is charged with implementing technology that improves the information exchange process between our business units, procurement, accounting, project controls and ultimately the engineering office to the job site. Jason also leads the VDC/BIM team in developing the digital strategy that best suits the needs of each job. Jason’s team is responsible for BIM execution planning, coordination strategy, field management, field hardware, network, and software requirements all in preparation of the digital handover. Jason is charged with R&D to understand and implement emerging technologies that align with the O’Neal business model.
Jason Jones
Director of Technology
Project planning + scope
May 5, 2020
Identifying key factors in project scope, as early as possible, pays dividends in later project growth. Value engineering, optioneering, directional cost estimating, and schedule applied during the early planning stages reduces the churn of decision making and redesign later. Centered around a method to engage project stakeholders in a quick, interactive approach to arrive at the right scope at the earliest possible time.
David joined O’Neal in 1992 progressing from architectural drafter to architectural department head while developing a widely varied list of industrial projects in his first 20 years here. During the last 7 years, David has focused on preconstruction with project planning, preliminary facility design and cost estimating to help our clients recognize the scope of their project and prepare for capex funding proposals. David graduated Clemson University with a bachelor of science degree in Architectural Design.
David Hardy,
AIA LEED AP
Preconstruction Manager
4D planning + Scheduling
May 12, 2020
4D planning and scheduling uses the 3D design model and adds the fourth dimension of time to develop schedules that accurately reflect how work packages will interact and impact overall project schedule attainment. This presentation provides
an understanding of developing 4D schedules and benefiting from this approach.
Deonna joined O’Neal in 2018 bringing with her over 11 years of experience in industrial EPC project controls. Prior to joining O’Neal she worked for a global EPC firm on two continents delivering complex projects in Power and Oil & Gas by coordinating with vast project teams across offices on multiple continents gaining substantial cultural and emotional intelligence. While her experience and expertise has been in all aspects of Project Controls, she has an excellent working knowledge of construction methods, engineering practices, work package planning, change management, construction safety and process improvement analysis (holds a Six Sigma Yellow Belt). She earned a bachelor of science degree in Construction Science from Texas A&M University.
Deonna Andre
Project Controller
earned value measurement
May 19, 2020
Quantitative tracking and analysis of Design and Construction performance is an industry best practice leading to better cost and schedule predictability for large scale CAPEX projects. Design and construction performance is based on deliverables completed and quantities installed comparing actual project performance to project plan. Real time accurate progress measurement enhances ability to predict project completion dates and what mitigating efforts need to be undertaken to optimize project resources for an on-time completion
David joined O’Neal in 2015 bringing with him over 22 years of experience in industrial construction management. Prior to joining O’Neal he worked for global EPC firms and delivered projects on five continents. While his experience and expertise are broad-based, David has highly developed knowledge and skills in project cost and schedule management systems. He applies those skills to oversee project controls operations at O’Neal, including the increasingly sophisticated earned value measurement processes O’Neal employs. David earned a bachelor of science degree in business management from Texas Christian University.
David Haddock
Project Services Director
five key facility considerations for cgmp cell + gene therapy
May 27, 2020
Novel cell and gene therapies (CTG) offer promising treatments and potentially permanent cures for genetic diseases. The proliferation of CTG pipelines and therapies nearing regulatory approval is shifting the focus for some manufacturers from discovery and development to manufacturing and distribution. There is a pressing need, particularly for autologous therapies, for the development of efficient facilities and automated technologies for compliant and cost-effective
manufacturing. The industry is lacking standards or guidelines for the design of CTG facilities, but common approaches and trends are emerging. This presentation will focus on five challenges that are somewhat unique to CTG facilities, and the strategies to address them.
David is O’Neal’s biopharm director and has been managing the Allentown office for the past 19 years. He has 30 years of experience in the design and delivery of bioprocess systems and FDA-licensed commercial manufacturing facilities. Author of the Biotechnology Facilities chapter of Good Design Practices for GMP Facilities, 2nd Edition, Dave is a frequent speaker and consultant on bioprocess technology, facility design, and cGMP manufacturing topics. He is an active member of the ASME Bioprocess Equipment (BPE) standard committee and served for 10 years as chair of the Systems Design subcommittee. A graduate of Lafayette College, David holds a bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering and is a registered Professional Engineer.
David Marks, PE
Biopharm SBU Leader
covid-19 facility hvac recommendations
June 2, 2020
What are strategies for maintaining safe work environments in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? Using ASHRAE recommendations and research done by O'Neal, Steve Lindley explores an approach for identifying facility needs and establishing a strategy for improving building conditions.
Steve has over 30 years of engineering experience in project management and design. His primary area of expertise is in HVAC systems, process exhaust, dust and fume collection systems, and plumbing systems in automotive and industrial manufacturing industries. Steve’s experience includes grassroots and brownfield facilities as well as expansions and renovations. His project roles have also included team coordination and client communication. Steve earned a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.
Steve Lindley, PE
Mechanical Staff Engineer
trends in automating distribution centers
June 4, 2020
O’Neal’s Advanced Facilities Group plans and implements complex robotic and automated systems for clients in a variety of industries. This presentation focuses on three technologies that companies are successfully deploying. Topics include: Unit Load Automation Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), Piece Picking technology and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
Ryan is manager of O’Neal’s Manufacturing and Distribution Planning group. He has performed automation studies for major food and beverage and automotive companies across the US, defining needs and recommending objective automation solutions. Ryan’s expertise runs across the range of automation technologies including: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Goods-to-Person Automation Systems and Robotic Palletizing and Depalletizing. He teams his automation expertise with O’Neal’s design and construction capabilities to deliver the next generation of automated facilities. Ryan earned a masters and bachelor of science degree in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University.
Ryan White
Manager, Manufacturing + Distribution Planning
combustible dust
June 9, 2020
Developing an approach to dealing with combustible dust hazards in a manufacturing facility. Understanding regulatory requirements and various options to address the range of issues that may be confronted.
Steve has over 30 years of engineering experience in project management and design. His primary area of expertise is in HVAC systems, process exhaust, dust and fume collection systems, and plumbing systems in automotive and industrial manufacturing industries. Steve’s experience includes grassroots and brownfield facilities as well as expansions and renovations. His project roles have also included team coordination and client communication. Steve earned a bachelor of science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.
Steve Lindley, PE
Mechanical Staff Engineer
Dan has investigated existing combustible dusts handing processes at several industrial sites per NFPA 652: Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust and the applicable industry-specific NFPA standards. These investigations have included: review combustible dusts handling procedures, audit housekeeping practices and procedures, determine areas of electrical classification for combustible dust, size and specify explosion vents, and provide recommendations to reduce the hazards of combustible dusts. In addition, he has designed new combustible dust systems per current NFPA standards. Dan has more than 30 years experience in process engineering with more than ten years experience dealing with the hazards of combustible dusts. Dan earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina State University.
Dan Southern, PE
Process Staff Engineer
piping automation
June 16, 2020
A new approach to piping design, fabrication, quality control and installation that, through automation and integration with existing design and ERP systems, creates breakthroughs in
schedule and quality at competitive costs.
Jason has 20 + years in the engineering and construction industry starting out in construction before earning his bachelor’s in civil engineering and working as a structural engineer for a decade. Jason moved back into Construction with a top ENR healthcare GC before finding his home at O’Neal for the last 5 years. As Director of Technology at O’Neal, Jason straddles IT, engineering, and construction to drive technology decisions that positively impact information flow from the office to the field. Jason leads IT with an operations background and focus on developing our infrastructure plan to support our growing collaborative business demand. He is charged with implementing technology that improves the information exchange process between our business units, procurement, accounting, project controls and ultimately the engineering office to the job site. Jason also leads the VDC/BIM team in developing the digital strategy that best suits the needs of each job. Jason’s team is responsible for BIM execution planning, coordination strategy, field management, field hardware, network, and software requirements all in preparation of the digital handover. Jason is charged with R&D to understand and implement emerging technologies that align with the O’Neal business model.
Jason jones
Director of Technology
developing user requirements specifications
July 29, 2020
Developing user requirements is one of the first steps in planning capital projects. Like early steps in any process, the long-term impact is significant. Senior Architect Joe Manganelli leads a virtual lunch and learn on improving the User Requirements Specifications (URS) process. URS development is driven by new products, increasing demand, and ongoing process optimization leading to process and facility modification and expansion projects. At the same time, new people, workflows, and technologies complicate project planning and change management. Collectively, these factors add risk to project and production quality, efficiency, schedules, finances, compliance and safety. Improving URS focuses scope, thereby improving risk management and project delivery.
Joe has over 13 years of architectural design experience. His industry experience includes biotech, and pharmaceutical, process chemical, industrial manufacturing, automation, warehouse and distribution. Joe is experienced in project requirements elicitation/validation, conceptual design, architectural visualization, code analysis, technical detailing, architectural project management, research, sustainable design (including LEED), and human factors (HMI evaluations/design, ergonomics, UXR/D, systems development). Joe has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Auburn University. He also earned a Doctor of Philosophy PhD in Planning Design and Built Environment (PDBE) and a Master of Science degree in Applied Psychology from Clemson University.
Joe Manganelli, AIA, CHFP, LEED AP BD+C, PhD
Senior Architect
