Integrated Owners Forum

A Mission for Owners

The Case for the Integrated Owner

Fragmentation, misaligned incentives, and disconnected workflows define today's project delivery experience for owners. The second-order consequences lead to billions of annual cost overruns, grueling schedule delays, infinite inefficiencies, and ultimately, an inferior building product.

The Integrated Owners Forum desires a new way forward. We champion a technology-driven, AI-enabled approach that structures project data across the full value chain, aligns stakeholder communication and planning, enables greater automation potential, and ultimately, drives better project outcomes.

This model replaces siloed with a fully integrated experience from initial concept through operations.

How It Works

Gathering Owner Perspectives

The IOF is built on a foundation of open, candid discussions. Owners convene to share current challenges, emerging ideas, and lessons learned.

Research-Driven Approach

Our collective insights inform white papers, case studies, and practical frameworks that members can apply immediately.

Technology Evaluation

We do not push any single product. Instead, we invite tech founders to demo solutions, then collaboratively explore their potential impact on efficiency, waste reduction, and overall project success.

Ongoing Exchange

The forum’s exclusive structured meetings, virtual sessions, and peer discussions create an environment of continuous learning and networking among members.

Through the IOF, owners gain:

Visibility & Control:

A single source of truth for project data, enabling better oversight and accountability.

Aligned Stakeholders:

Clear roles, transparent responsibilities, and a shared incentive structure that minimizes disputes and rework.

Predictable Outcomes:

Real-time analytics and proactive planning that dramatically reduce schedule delays and cost overruns

Lifecycle Benefits:

A strategy spanning the first five years of construction to the next 50 years of operations, ensuring sustained value and performance.

Owner Research Leadership

KP Reddy Co. has added five seasoned industry veterans to guide IOF’s owner-focused research efforts:

David Niewiadomski

Senior Research Advisor, Construction Vertical

David joins IOF with 15 years of construction management expertise. At Turner Construction Company, he standardized processes and utilized AI and Machine Learning to improve workflows, budgets, and schedules. He has also held leadership roles at Commodore Construction Corp., Tucker Development Corporation, PCI, and RG Construction Services. David will spearhead research into advanced construction technologies that promise to improve project execution and boost productivity.

Frank Thalakotur

PE, Senior Research Advisor, Engineering Vertical

Frank is an MEP engineer with extensive executive experience in healthcare-focused engineering and project management. He previously served as Vice President, Projects Healthcare at JLL, Director of Healthcare at Vanderweil Engineers, and spent several years at WSP/AKF managing complex hospital and lab renovations. His career began at SmithGroup, where he specialized in HVAC engineering for healthcare projects, utilizing lean principles and advanced pharmacy design.

Zigmund Rubel

FAIA, Senior Research Advisor, Design Vertical

A recognized leader in design innovation and integrated project delivery, Zig Rubel brings decades of experience transforming healthcare and advanced facility projects nationally and internationally. In previous roles, he was CEO of Forsight digitial, Chief of Building Sciences at Aditazz and a principal at Anshen + Allen Architects. His pioneering work applies modern technologies, lean principles, and collaborative processes to streamline project lifecycles and deliver exceptional results. Zig holds multiple U.S. patents in building products and software, reflecting his passion for innovation.

Ted Kenney

Senior Research Advisor, BPM Vertical

Ted’s experience lies in AEC technology innovation, with a focus on project specification development and building product manufacturer placement. Previously, he led go-to-market efforts for a new platform supporting specification development and manufacturer project collaboration at Conspectus, and he fostered partnerships with manufacturers at Anguleris—leveraging platforms like BIMsmith Market, MasterSpec, and Swatchbox to connect BPMs with design professionals. He also worked at Deltek, collaborating with ENR Top 500 firms on specification solutions and leading growth for AIA MasterSpec. At IOF, Ted will focus on bridging communication between BPMs and owners, ensuring mutual alignment on project specifications, timelines, and goals.

Hope Alexander

Senior Advisor

Hope Alexander joins IOF with more than two decades of leadership across global architecture, engineering, and construction firms. She has held executive roles at Burns & McDonnell and BE&K Building Group, where she led strategic initiatives in biotech, pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, and other sectors. Prior to that, she served in executive roles at Gehry Technologies (a subsidiary of Gehry Partners) and AECOM/McClier.

Ready to Join?

Owners interested in achieving clarity, efficiency, and verifiable results in their construction projects are invited to explore IOF membership

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Introducing The Integrated Owners Forum