Calendar of Events

June 2026 Chapter Meeting

Please join us for a Chapter meeting: Featuring Heather Nelson, Senior Aviation Construction Project Representative at Kimley-Horn - Building America’s Airports: Communication in Aviation Construction

Summary:

Aviation construction is one of the most complex sectors in infrastructure development, requiring teams to navigate demanding schedules, operational constraints, and diverse stakeholder expectations. This presentation explores how effective communication, adaptable leadership, and proactive coordination are essential to successfully delivering airport construction projects while maintaining safety and operational continuity.

Objectives:

• Understand the complexity of aviation construction projects
• Recognize the critical role of communication in project success
• Identify common communication breakdowns
• Apply best practices for stakeholder engagement

The session is designed to be interactive, practical, and grounded in real experience, with time reserved for discussion and audience questions.

About the Presenter

Heather Nelson brings more than 25 years of distinguished experience to the construction industry at Kimley-Horn, with a special emphasis on multimodal and building initiatives. Her broad expertise covers aviation, roadway, and building construction, as well as the management and inspection of projects spanning from small, specialized endeavors to large-scale, multimillion-dollar capital improvement programs. Heather’s construction management acumen encompasses every phase of a project’s lifecycle. She adeptly guides teams from initial scope development and documentation, through design, preconstruction permitting review, and the meticulous process of ensuring compliance with RFP scope requirements. Her strength lies in juggling multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating seamlessly with clients, stakeholders, and operations managers while providing hands-on, on-site supervision of construction teams. Heather grew up in Colorado Springs, CO but currently resides in Crawfordville, FL. In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing and hiking with her husband. 

Agenda:

• 5:15 PM   Social time and refreshments
• 5:45 PM   Dinner
• 6:15 PM   Chapter Business
• 6:30 PM   Featured Speaker
• 7:15 PM   Question and Answer
• 7:25 PM   Book Raffle and Wrap Up
• 7:30 PM   Adjourn