Dr. Lana Kay Coble CPC
Certified Professional Constructor, American Institute of Constructors
P6 & Microsoft Project Scheduling Software Expert
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Ms. Coble has gained 40 years of professional experience. Her industrial experience involves 12.5 million square feet of usable facilities, totaling over 935 million dollars. Her projects included a major 25-story hospital in the Texas Medical Center, implosion/demolition of major buildings, technology based data centers, retail, public sporting facilities, higher education and infrastructure systems. Her expertise includes training/education, implementation of software systems, development of document management systems, complex program management, and planning/scheduling mitigation on high profile construction projects. She has also been an advocate for community programs, women’s development in the construction industry and mentorship of her staff and students. As a native Houstonian, Ms. Coble’s enthusiasm and passion for her profession and education has touched many in Greater Houston area.
Author: A new approach in creating risk adverse schedules. Schedules are dynamic and are most effective when they consider the largest risk components from the entire team, not just the contractor. This book utilizes case studies to demonstrate agile schedule management. Processes and Tools are presented to create the content which best defines the risk on a project by project basis. Whether you are a seasoned professional or a novice in the project delivery process, this publication will guide you to a unique perspective on how to create the most risk adverse schedules.
Education
Ed.D. Education, University of Houston, Houston, TX 2015
M.S. Architecture, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 1980
B.A. Construction & Design, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX 1978
Professional Experience
Project Executive, Project Controls Manager, Construction – Tellepsen
Vice President Operations, Program Management – Broaddus & Associates
Director of Scheduling, Construction – Tellepsen
Director of Construction & Maintenance, Owner – Fiesta Mart
Vice President, Construction – Tribble & Stephens
Educator Experience
Associate Professor College of Technology, Construction Management Dept.
University of Houston
July 2011 – January 2013
Construction Management I – Introduction to Construction Management
Construction Experience & Internship
Construction Management II – Capstone
Adjunct Professor College of Technology
University of Houston
1995 – 1996, 2009 – 2011, 2018 – Current
University of Houston College of Technology professor 1995-1996 & 2009 – 2011, 2018 – Current
Advisory Board 1995-1996
Courses included:
Estimating
Scheduling
Construction Management II – Capstone
Projects
Landscape Design Scheduling
- SWA – Fox Hills & Crescent Park Development, Doha, Qatar
- SWA – Al Kharej Waterfront Residential Development, Doha, Qatar
K-12 Education
- DeBakey High School, Houston I.S.D., 185,000 SF, $45M, Houston, Texas
- Milby High School, Houston I.S.D., 380,000 SF, $53M, Houston, Texas
Higher Education
- Plant Operations (Facilities management and Facilities Planning & Construction) – Project Process Development & Implementation, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
- Schedule Mitigation for Cougar Village Dormitory, University of Houston, 292,000 SF, $42M, Houston, Texas
- Schedule Mitigation for Student Services Curtain wall Re-cladding, University of Houston Clear Lake Campus, $2M, Houston, Texas
- University of Houston Cougar Village II and Cougar Place dormitory scheduling.
- University of Houston Science Teaching Lab Building scheduling mitigation.
- University of Houston Football Stadium scheduling.
- University of Houston UC Center scheduling.
- University of Houston Scheduling Training for Plant Operations Personnel, Houston, Texas
- Institute of Health Sciences, Texas Woman’s University, 196,000SF, $39M, Houston, Texas
- Nursing School, Prairie View A&M University, 582,500 SF, $32M, Houston, Texas
Industrial/Refinery
- Marathon Refinery-Central Control Building, 74,000SF, $48M, Texas City, Texas
- Samson Products-Valve Manufacturing Facility, 40,000 SF, $7.4M, Baytown, Texas
Healthcare / Laboratory / Research
- Houston Methodist Bed Tower Expansion, ED Expansion, OutPatient Center, Observation Unit Renovation & Conference Center, $200M, Baytown, Texas
- University Health System Hospital Expansion, 950,000 SF, $75oM, San Antonio, Texas
- Institute of Health Sciences, Texas Woman’s University, 196,000 SF, $39M, Houston, Texas
- Nursing School, Prairie View A&M University, 582,500 SF, $32M, Houston, Texas
- Northwest Diagnostic Clinic, Houston, Texas
- Outpatient Center, The Methodist Hospital, 1.6 million SF, $345M Houston, Texas
Infrastructure
- UTMB Galveston, Infrastructure & CHP Power Plant, Galveston, Texas
- City of Gulfport Municipal Small Craft Harbor Schedule Mitigation
- City of Gulfport Dredge Project, Preliminary Schedule
- Roadway, Public Storm Retention Structures and Water Treatment Plant, Various Retail Projects, League City & Houston, Texas
- Institute of Health Sciences, Texas Woman’s University, 196,000SF, $39M, Houston, Texas
Medical Office
- Physician Relocation Projects – Smith & Scurlock Tower, The Methodist Hospital, 103,000 SF, $10M, Houston, Texas
Public
- Houston Zoo, Cypress Cafe, Wetlands Exhibit, Pantanal Exhibit, Galapagos Exhibit, Orangutan Exhibit Renovation, $110M, Houston, Texas
- Reliant Stadium, Houston Texans, Houston, Texas – Preconstruction Scheduling
- Memorial City Mall, Metro National Corp., Houston, Texas, 1.7 Million SF, $140M Construction, Houston, Texas
- Bobcat Stadium – West Expansion, Texas State University – San Marcos, 46,000 SF, $17.2M, San Marcos, Texas
Data Center
- Data Center, The Methodist Hospital, 30,000 SF, $14M, Houston, Texas
Religious
- Lakewood Church Renovation Scheduling, Houston, Texas
- Unity Church, Houston, Texas
Public Housing
- The Terrace at West University, Houston, Texas
- Jacques Dujarié Residence Hall, St. Edward’s University, 65,000 SF, $12M, Austin, Texas
- Wheeler Housing Project – Schedule Review and Preparation, University of Houston, Houston, Texas
Residential
- Weiss Residence/The Huntingdon High-rise Condominiums, Houston, Texas
Retail
- Multiple Randall’s & Kroger Supermarkets, Houston Metroplex, Texas
- Memorial City Mall, Metro National Corp., $140M Construction, Houston, Texas
Decoupling, Demolition & Implosion
- 1500 OST Decoupling and Demolition $1.4M, Houston, Texas
- Memorial City Mall, Metro National Corp., $140M Construction, Houston, Texas
- Outpatient Center, The Methodist Hospital,, $10M Houston, Texas
- HMB Implosion, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, $19M, Houston, Texas
Professional Activities and Recognition
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