MEREDITH KINKLE // OWNER & president
Education and Background
- A Graduate from Purdue University's world renowned Civil Engineering program with more than 18 years of experience in the field construction, planning, and scheduling of infrastructure, roadway, commercial and bridge projects
- Named ENR's Southeast Top Young Professional of 2017
- Provides forensic scheduling analysis during claim situations with Owners and Clients
- Utilizes advanced forensic techniques and Executive Management reporting
- Provides schedule auditing and analysis as well as delay and claim management
- Has led specific corporate training objectives within companies, and is a frequent speaker on construction planning and scheduling
MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
- $318 Million Cable-Stay Bridge (Brooklyn, NY)
- $450 Million Extradosed Bridge (New Haven, CT)
- $125 Million Widening (Tampa, FL)
- $30 Million Concrete Girder Bridge (Charleston, SC)
- $250 Million Design Build Bridge (Outer Banks, NC)
- $117 Million Concrete Paving Loop (Greensboro, NC)
- $153 Million Interchange Rehab (Waterbury, CT)
JOHN KINKLE P.E. // DIRECTOR OF CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES
Education and Background
- A double major Civil Engineer from Purdue University, John has been successfully retained on multiple heavy civil projects
- John is able to leverage over 18 years of in-the-field construction experience to help project teams solve complex constructability situations
- Currently John directs the technical and Project Management consulting efforts including the latest 3D Modeling platforms and integration with 4D capabilities and presentation quality productions
- His Project Management experience is key when producing project work plans for team members, or helping teams in the field visualize plan drawings by using the latest technology
MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
- $318 Million Cable-Stay Bridge (Brooklyn, NY)
- $450 Million Extradosed Bridge (New Haven, CT)
- $79 Million Urban Expressway Widening (Orlando, FL)
- $30 Million Concrete Girder Bridge (Charleston, SC)
- $14 Million County Reconstruction (Kissimmee, FL)
Expertise
- Estimating
- AutoCAD Civil3D
- Infraworks
- Synchro 4D
- 5D Animation
- TILOS
ANDREW BENNETT, P.E. // managing DIRECTOR
Education and Background
- Civil Engineering Degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
- 12 years of project management experience
- A proven ability to communicate complicated concepts in an easy-to-understand delivery
MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
- $33M Design-Build Swing Bridge (Mt. Pleasant, SC)
- $450M Extradosed Bridge (New Haven, CT)
- $250M Design-Build Precast Segmental Bridge (Outer Banks, NC)
- $20M Design-Build Concrete Arch Bridge (Albemarle, NC)
- $3M Strauss Trunnion Bascule Bridge (New Orleans, LA)
Expertise
- Estimating
- Estimate and Project Auditing
- Claim Management
- Work Plan Development
- Scheduling
- Agency Coordination
Mike Montalvo // vdc modeler
Education and Background
- Mechanical Engineering Degree with a minor in Entrepreneurship from North Carolina State University
- With more than 6 years of design experience, Mike finds his passion in 3D modeling and converting ideas into virtual and tangible products
- Played Division One soccer for Appalachian State University
- Designed key mechanical components of App State’s solar car which finished 2nd in both the 2018 American Solar Challenge and 2018 Formula Sun Grand Prix
Expertise
- 3D Geometric Modeling
- Visualization and Rendering
- Autodesk Programs
- 3DS Max, Civil3D, Infraworks, Navisworks
- Synchro 4D
- BIM Coordination
- Scene Optimization
Matt Bower // Senior Project Scheduler
Education and Background
- Mechanical Engineering Degree from North Carolina State University
- 2 years of field experience and 2 years of structural engineering experience
- Experience coordinating timelines for both commercial and government contracts
Expertise
- Scheduling
- Primavera P6
- Time Impact Analysis
- Project Management
Asritha Kanduri, M.S. // Project Scheduler
Education and Background
- Master of Science in Construction and Facilities Engineering Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 3 years of experience as an assistant Project Manager overseas
- Experience in scheduling and execution of High Rise Residential Projects and Heavy Civil Projects
MAJOR PROJECT EXPERIENCES INCLUDE:
- $3.5B Piramal Vaikunth (Thane, India)
Expertise
- Scheduling
- Estimating
- Synchro 4D
- Primavera P6
- Power BI
Naveena Panchineni, M.S. // vdc COORDINATOR
Education and Background
- Master of Science in Construction and Facilities Engineering Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- 2 years of leadership experience with a top Architectural Firm
- Registered Architect by the Council of Architecture, India
- Experience in designing, modeling, and scheduling of both Residential and Commercial Projects
- Innovative approach to complex renderings blending creativity with technical precision
- Researched LEED and Green Seal for construction sustainability
Expertise
- 3D/4D Modeling
- Autodesk Programs
- AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit
- Bentley Programs
- Synchro 4D, OpenRoads, OpenBuildings
GAVIN TOMITA // VDC MODELER
Education and Background
- Technology, Engineering and Design Education degree from North Carolina State University
- Certified Solidworks CAD Design Associate (CSWA)
- 2 years of work experience working with NC State Engineering students to improve rapid prototyping efficiency
- Experience in fabrication methods including additive manufacturing, laser cutting, and CNC milling
- Well-versed in both solid and polygonal modeling workflows
Expertise
- 3D Modeling
- Autodesk Programs
- 3DS Max, Arnold, AutoCAD
- Texture Optimization
- Video Production
- Rigging, Animating, Rendering, Audio and Video Editing