Insights, Ideas and Project Highlights
Client Profile: Derek Hoeschen – Project Executive, McGough Construction
We’re excited to spotlight Derek Hoeschen, Project Executive with McGough Construction, whose expertise and collaborative spirit have left a lasting impression within the construction industry.

A Career Built on Collaboration and Mentorship
Derek has spent his career working with world-class general contractors on high-profile projects across the U.S. His journey has allowed him to collaborate with top-tier design teams and owners while shaping and mentoring his teams. While initially challenging, his openness to relocation opportunities has become a source of personal and professional growth.
Reflecting on his experiences, Derek notes: “I wouldn’t trade those moves for anything—they’ve shaped who I am today.”
Midion and Derek: A Natural Partnership
Derek’s first interaction with Midion was through a six-month professional coaching session five years ago. That experience planted a seed, and when faced with a new, complex project in a remote location, Derek knew that his team needed Midion’s consulting expertise.
“The small-group coaching was a stepping stone into leadership and self-reflection. It’s taught me lessons I’ll carry forward for the rest of my life,” Derek shares.
Challenges and Values that Shape Success
Derek is candid about the challenges of construction delivery, especially in aligning budgets and schedules early in the process. “Problems are like garbage—they only get stinkier with time,” he recalls, quoting a mentor. Transparency and teamwork are his guiding principles, ensuring potential issues are addressed head-on.
His work is also deeply rooted in values such as trust, integrity, transparency, and hard work. These principles drive his leadership style and align perfectly with Midion’s approach: “Effective, yet not complicated.”
Looking Toward the Future
Derek is optimistic about the industry's evolution, especially the growing respect and technological advancements for tradespeople in the built environment. However, he remains mindful of the challenges ahead: “The desire for instant gratification can short-circuit important processes.”
As a forward-thinker, Derek sees artificial intelligence as a tool to simplify tasks and improve project delivery in the near future.
Passion Beyond Construction
Outside of work, Derek finds joy in aviation. Whether building, maintaining, or flying airplanes—or just watching the latest aviation content on YouTube—his passion for precision and craftsmanship extends beyond construction.
His motto, “Building success through collaboration, precision, and respect,” perfectly reflects his professional philosophy: fostering positive relationships, focusing on detail, and empowering all team members to contribute meaningfully.
Derek Hoeschen embodies the spirit of continuous learning and collaboration, and we are proud to feature his story. His partnership with Midion is a testament to the power of effective conversations, mutual trust, and shared success. We look forward to seeing what the future holds as we continue to build together.

Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies
This document incorporates case studies originally documented in the 2010 publication, “Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies” by the AIA / AIA California Council.
This study is a revision of our report published in February 2011. It advances the previous study with the inclusion of one new case study (University of California San Francisco, UCSF), report of the survey results and addition of the six cases documented in the 2010 AIA/AIA-CC publication of “Integrated Project Delivery: Case Studies.” Whereas previous case study efforts were limited to the handful of projects executing IPD, this effort is framed broadly, choosing projects of various program types, sizes, team composition and locations. Additionally, this set of case examples documents a wide range of team experience, from teams with quite a bit of IPD experience to those who are using their project as a learning experience. The level of experience of the teams is shown graphically in the at-a-glance pages of the matrix. Unique to this study is the opportunity to study projects from early phases through completion. Following projects over time, we hope to gain insight on the evolution of each project, its collaborative culture and areas of success and challenge. This document is focused on project activities that lay the foundation for collaborative practices in IPD.
