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7:30 am Check In & Networking
Overcoming Regulatory Constraints
8:30 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
8:40 am Panel: Exploring the Benefits of an Organized Marketplace — Aligning Regulation & Prefabrication Standards Across the United States
Synopsis
- Developing a regulatory framework for prefab construction to streamline approvals across multiple states
- Creating a pre-certification process for modular units, ensuring compliance with varying state building codes
- Establishing interface standards, using interoperability to speed prefab adoption
- Leveraging regulation and standards to advance the offsite construction market place
9:20 am Leadership – The Critical Missing Link
Synopsis
- Trust is the foundation of effective leadership teams—alignment, communication, and collaboration are essential for driving change and scaling prefab
- Leadership requires preparation, not just a title—strong leaders develop self-awareness, adaptability, and decision-making skills to guide their teams effectively
- Cohesion among leaders is essential for prefab scalability—a unified team with a shared vision ensures seamless execution from design to implementation
- Investing in leadership development is a competitive advantage—organizations that prioritize leadership training, structured communication, and continuous learning will scale prefab operations more efficiently and sustain long-term success
9:50 am Chair’s Morning Close
10:00 am Morning Refreshments & Networking
Tech Slam
10:05 am Construction Tech and the Power of Change
Synopsis
- Unlocking Prefabrication’s Potential: Discover how cutting-edge technology like BIM, robotics, and AR is transforming prefab from design to delivery, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency
- Overcoming Construction’s Challenges: Learn how to leverage these tools to address industry hurdles, such as tight deadlines, unpredictable changes, and the constant pressure to deliver more with less
- The Future of Construction is Now: Gain insights into the mindset shift required to embrace these advancements and position your firm for success in a rapidly evolving industry. Continue the conversation with Alex at Booth 26 and explore how these technologies can work for your specific projects
Track One: Owner Playbook, Programming & Project Set-Up
Chair: Jaimie Johnston MBE, Director, Head of Global Systems, Bryden Wood
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Managing Project Partner Relationships
10.50 am Highlighting Your Expectations to Project Teams to Enhance AEC Alignment with Operational Needs
Chris Lagana, Executive Director of Design & Construction, John Hopkins Medicine
11.35 am Panel: Building the Future: Modular Construction & Innovation in Airport Development
Thomas Lyon, Senior Vice President of Airport Development, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
Michael Christensen, Assistant General Manager Airports of Chief Development Officer, Los Angeles World Airport
Khaled Naja, CEO, Core Group Partners
Palmina Whelan, Capital Program Construction, The New Terminal One
12.45 pm Lunch
Striving for Excellence & Efficiency
1.45 pm Exploring Owner & Developer-Led Responsibility for More Sustainable Solutions
Allan Bedwell, Chief Sustainability Officer, Clark Pacific
Benjamin Urban, CEO, DIRTT
Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer, Compass Data Centers
Jason Horwedel, Principal, Buehler Engineering
Melissa McEwen, Principal & Co-Founder, ICG
Marc Policelli, Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, RK Industries
2.30 pm Audience Discussion: Rethinking Installation & Integration: The Owner’s Perspective on Mitigating Risk of Rework & Wasted Time
3.10 pm Afternoon Refreshments & Networking
Looking to the Future
4:00 pm Enabling the Green Energy Transition Through Long-Duration Batteries
Synopsis
- Leveraging precasting and advanced construction technologies to reduce costs and improve efficiency in long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems
- The impact of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) and lean six-sigma (LSS) optimization on the scalability of grid-scale LDES solutions
- Overcoming challenges in constructability, durability, and temperature control to enable effective integration of LDES with renewable energy grid