Name
Fireside Chat: Trust by Design: Building Durable Partnerships Across Technical, Financial, and Public Stakeholders
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Speakers
Alison Nash, Boston Society for Architecture
Matthew Lipiec, RJC Engineers
Yasha Chaturvedi, University of North Georgia
Alison Nash Matthew Lipiec Yasha Chaturvedi
Description
  • Structuring cross-functional teams across owners, designers, contractors, financiers, utilities, and regulators.
  • Practical trust-building strategies for multi-party retrofit projects.
  • Communication models that prevent misalignment, delays, and conflict.
  • Using data transparency, shared metrics, and third-party verification to build confidence.
  • Maintaining long-term relationships beyond a single project or funding cycle.