Owner's Project Requirements Session with AIA Miami
SOCOTEC hosted a Lunch & Learn presentation exploring the architect’s vital role in shaping project success—bridging design excellence with operational performance through clear alignment with the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).
Owner's Project Requirements: The Architect's Role in Defining Success
Our team delivered a presentation at the Miami-Dade County Department of Aviation in Miami, Florida, providing architects and design professionals with a focused look at the evolving role of Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR). This engaging session unpacked how clearly defined OPRs were reshaping project delivery—aligning design intent with owner expectations from day one, and establishing a foundation for performance, accountability, and long-term success.
What: American Institute of Architects | Owner's Project Requirements
When: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
Where: 4331 Northwest 22nd Street Building 3030, adjacent building to the MIA airport Miami, FL 33142
Speaker
Steve SAMENSKI
Director of Building Performance
Why Attend?
A guide to Owner's Project Requirements
The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) represents a critical foundation in project delivery. The OPR defines and aligns the owner’s vision, priorities, and performance expectations—driving clarity, accountability, and informed decision-making from concept through construction.
During this workshop, attendees were able to:
Gain the ability to describe the purpose and functional parts of an Owner's Project Requirement (OPR).
Explore how the OPR can clarify and strengthen the design process.
Be able to illustrate what to include and what to leave out of an OPR.
Provide real-world examples of OPR provisions that saved time and heartache.
We partnered with AIA Miami and the Miami-Dade County Aviation Department to bring you valuable information.
Attendees received 1 AIA LU/HSW.
The Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) represents a critical foundation in project delivery. The OPR defines and aligns the owner’s vision, priorities, and performance expectations—driving clarity, accountability, and informed decision-making from concept through construction.
During this workshop, attendees were able to:
Gain the ability to describe the purpose and functional parts of an Owner's Project Requirement (OPR).
Explore how the OPR can clarify and strengthen the design process.
Be able to illustrate what to include and what to leave out of an OPR.
Provide real-world examples of OPR provisions that saved time and heartache.
We partnered with AIA Miami and the Miami-Dade County Aviation Department to bring you valuable information.
Attendees received 1 AIA LU/HSW.
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