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About Us

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Leadership

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    Steve Lamar

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | Leed AP, EMCA

    Steve Lamar is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in construction, diversity and real estate development. With a Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering from Temple University, he is strongly focused on sustainable development and construction diversity, making him a powerful asset.

    As the Director of Diversity for National Facilities Services (NFS) for the $80 billion health care organization Kaiser Permanente (KP), Steve drove the strategy and annual direct spend of $350M - $550M with diverse vendors, including minority, veteran and women owned businesses. To increase impact, he worked with some of the largest construction, architecture, engineering and real estate companies in the U.S to develop a strong subcontracting (2nd Tier) program. With an annual capital spend of $1B -$2B, he ensured all diversity goals and requirements for NFS were not only met, but exceeded.

Mission

Founded in 2014 by Steve Lamar, Forward Planning & Solutions (FPS) is a consulting firm that specializes in improving your productivity within the construction industry. We provide an array of professional services that fit the needs of your company. Our experts are committed to excellence and creating flexible solutions to our clients. Mobilize the right people, skills and technologies to stay ahead of the competition.

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