25 11 - Transition Planning & Management
November 18, 2025
11:30 AM CST - 1:00 PM CST
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Capitol Federal - 95th & Nall
9500 Nall Ave
Overland Park, KS 66207
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When Function Meets Façade:
Restoring the Whittaker Courthouse
Join us this November as we welcome Sharon Clay, R.A., NCARB, FMP, SFP & Transition Consultant II with Gilbane, to walk us through the comprehensive façade glazing project at the GSA’s Charles Evans Whittaker U.S. Federal Courthouse.
This ambitious, multi-year project tackled complex goals while keeping a critical federal facility fully operational. Sharon will share her first-hand perspective on balancing design, security, and sustainability with the realities of a 600,000-square-foot, 11-story building occupied by more than 250 employees.
Program Highlights
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Project Goals:
- Replacing exterior storefront and curtain wall systems
- Integrating energy-saving technologies
- Implementing security upgrades
- Designing bird-deterrent glazing with frit patterns
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Project Challenges:
- Maintaining continuous courthouse operations
- Phased relocation and return of employees
- Coordinating construction across multiple floors and departments
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Project Scale:
- 600,000 sq. ft. facility
- 11 floors
- 4-year duration
- 250+ employees impacted
This program is an inside look at one of Kansas City’s most significant federal building upgrades — blending technical expertise, logistical coordination, and human-centered design.
Who Should Attend
This program is perfect for:
- Facility Managers looking to learn from a large-scale, occupied renovation project
- Project Managers & Owners’ Representatives navigating complex building upgrades
- Architects & Engineers interested in façade, glazing, and building envelope systems
- Security & Sustainability Professionals exploring strategies for safer, more energy-efficient facilities
- Students & Emerging Professionals seeking insight into real-world project challenges and solutions
Whether you manage people, projects, or properties, this session will offer valuable lessons in balancing operational continuity with ambitious building improvements.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration: Due to catering requirements, registration is due by EOB ( Date ).
If you do not register in time, PLEASE attend anyway, and bring your own lunch.
If you need to cancel your RSVP, email: [email protected].
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