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Notable Awards +2. 2026 Metrics +3. Proposal Audits +4. LFG +5. Fleet/Wire Distribution +6. Power Design Global +7. PE Program + +### Notable Awards + +* **Williams Brice Stadium** + +* **St. Regis Sunny Isles Beach** + + Lost Mechanical and Plumbing scope. + Aaron expects that the awarded contractor(s) + may be in a financial situation to give discounts + that PDI isn't desperate enough for. + +* [[virginia-live-casino-and-hotel]] + +* **10MW ALBQ Data Center** + + Same developer as similar job in El Paso + + Mitch and Aaron described strategy for data centers: + "boutique" rather than hyperscale. + This job falls in the boutique range. + +* **Acc Opp Lane & High** + +* **SpaceX Gigabay** + +* [[hampton-roads-navy_norfolk]] + +*** + +Aaron and Mitch described how data center work +was the boost PDI needed to break out of multifamily +into other markets +(stadiums, casinos, hospitals, etc.) +which are not as "compressed" as our usual work. + +> Off of SpaceX Gigabay +> and a possibility of work for Elon Musk's house, +> Mitch mentioned an existing plan to make PDI +> "the first electrical contractor in space." (pp.) +> +> Lauren: "Lunar-ready. There's a whole plan." + +GC's have been hesitant about qualifying us +due to lack of experience in other markets. + +> "What do GC's do? Risk manage. +> Everything's a risk manage." +> ---Mitch + +*** + +* **CoStar Headquarters Virginia** + + > [CoStar](https://www.costar.com/) + > validates project funding plans, financial models + > for developers to secure monies. + +* **OMNI Midland** (MEP) + +* **Camping World Stadium Renovation** + +* **Shorecrest** (Electrical and Plumbing) + +* **Mary Immaculate Hospital** + + * First Hospital + + GC is Whiting-Turner, + whom Mitch explained has been a long time loyal GC. + +### 2026 Metrics + +* 28mil sqft awarded +* \$650mil awarded +* \$380mil 95% + +> Mitch said that today we're where we were in November last year. + +#### Strategy + +Given our performance, +Aaron emphasized the importance of taking the right jobs. +Mitch suggested coordinating with [[pdi-operations|Ops]] for their availability. + +"Don't negotiate down." +We are still aggressive in certain markets, +but we don't want to take deals that don't make sense. + +### Proposal Audit + +Aaron highlighted recent improvement to Proposal Audit scores, +emphasized the importance of the proposal +as our first impression on the customer, +the first document they will see of ours. + +Reiterated kudos but mentioned room for further improvement. + +### LFG + +Zac suggested the next estimating town hall should be at the LINK. + +"40 switchboards this month" + +#### Purchasing Agreements + +LFG recently secured a direct purchasing agreement with Siemens. +ABB proposed another immediately after. + +Mitch explained the manufacturers hesitated +due to fear of reaction from other contractors +citing unfair advantage---"which it is," he said--- +but are not able to resist the deal. + +> "We can match the spec for Siemens, for ABB." +> +> "No specification limitations" + +Medium voltage equipment + +MGM transformers +including PDI branded LV transformers. + +#### Outside Sales + +Zac described recent sales to other contractors +including a microchip plant. + +Zac noted LFG's growing pains, +but thanks _Power Design_ for "sticking through it." + +Mitch notes that this a big step for LFG, +that selling to PDI is safe, +selling to other contractors is risky. + +%% +I believe Mitch was referring to concerns of schedule overrun. +We can eat our own missed promises, +but others' may come with litigation. +%% + +#### Bus Duct + +Market lead time for bus duct at least 52 weeks. + +Aaron and Mitch say that estimating should be selling spec, +but proposing LS Electric for schedule. +Tell GC's "if they don't award soon, +their schedule is in jeopardy." + +LFG engineers were recently at GRID, +training engineers on the "nuances" +of LS Electric bus duct. + +### Fleet/Wire Distribution + +PDI has (8) 18-wheeler trucks. +Value proposition is project investment on the part of delivery--- +which is normally lacking from distributors--- +with the expectation that this translates to speed and reliability. + +Clients say seeing LINK was the most impactful experience in their decision, +noting supply chain control and risk reduction. + +LINK prefab has a crew of 160. + +> Estimating needs to explain +> that prefab is not a discount, +> it _costs_ money. +> The advantage is in schedule. +> ---Aaron (pp.) + +### Power Design Global + +Aaron highlighted PDG's improvement +getting average hours per job from ~50 to ~31. + +### Project Engineer Program + +> The PE program is the future of the business. +> ---Aaron (pp.) + +### Founding Principles + +Aaron mentioned a "PDI Founding Principles" document (or video?) +to be released within the next few weeks. + +### PDI Estimating Experience + +PDI estimating has a cumulative tenure of 429 years, +spread among 92 people. +%% mean 4.66 years %% + +Aaron and Mitch suggest that estimating experience at PDI +may be worth more than at other contractors +("more experience per year") +because PDI bids "30--40 jobs per week" +compared to "5--6" for the "average contractor." diff --git a/vanderbilt-central-neighborhood-building-3.md b/vanderbilt-central-neighborhood-building-3.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9d3eb02 --- /dev/null +++ b/vanderbilt-central-neighborhood-building-3.md @@ -0,0 +1,7 @@ +--- +title: Vanderbilt Central Neighborhood - Building 3 +tags: + - occupational +up: "[[conest-projects]]" +--- +# Vanderbilt Central Neighborhood - Building 3