With so much of the cost of the building lifecycle coming from facility maintenance and operations, there is no surprise that new technology is playing a role in reducing that cost. In this panel, we will hear from innovative tech companies that are helping owners make better use of their data, saving time and money, and reducing waste and energy consumption through more streamlined processes and technology. Tech startups and emerging tech companies are delivering tremendous value to owners through their innovative products and services.
Hammad Chaudhry works at the intersection of construction operations, technology, and strategic transformation. His background spans architectural technology, project delivery, VDC/BIM, enterprise innovation leadership, and construction technology strategy across both major contractors and the startup ecosystem, giving him a rare perspective across design, field operations, corporate leadership, and emerging technology environments.
Over the last 15 years, he has helped lead and scale digital construction, VDC, and innovation initiatives across complex projects and enterprise environments. He previously held senior leadership roles at EllisDon, where he helped shape the company’s innovation and construction technology strategy, led national digital project delivery and VDC initiatives, and launched the EllisDon ConTech Accelerator to connect practical industry challenges with emerging technology solutions.
His work is centred on a core industry challenge: helping construction organizations operationalize technology and modernize project delivery without losing alignment to field realities. He is particularly focused on the practical application of AI, computer vision, digital delivery, and spatial data to improve project execution, coordination, visibility, and decision-making.
Hammad continues to contribute to the broader industry through advisory and board involvement, speaking engagements, mentorship, and collaboration across the construction technology and innovation ecosystem.
With so much of the cost of the building lifecycle coming from facility maintenance and operations, there is no surprise that new technology is playing a role in reducing that cost. In this panel, we will hear from innovative tech companies that are helping owners make better use of their data, saving time and money, and reducing waste and energy consumption through more streamlined processes and technology. Tech startups and emerging tech companies are delivering tremendous value to owners through their innovative products and services.
Scott has 30 years experience including Project Director of Oil and Gas, Pipeline and Mineral Processing Projects valued up to $12 Billion, both domestic and international, greenfield and brownfield. Scott’s experience includes Project Management, Construction Management and Engineering Management.
Scott’s experience also includes the development, implementation and continual improvement of teams, procedures, specifications and processes. Scott has worked in various locations across the globe including Canada, Australia, Qatar, and France.
Rick is a serial construction-tech entrepreneur, with digital construction experience spanning over 30 years. His first startup, CONFAX (1989-1995), the construction newswire, provided digital construction news/tenders across Canada. His last startup (1995-2011), now Dodge Data & Analytics Canada, put pre-construction project news, plans & specs, online in the cloud at construction.com.
His current startup, BuiltSpace Technologies is on a mission to transform end-to-end construction & FM processes to create a healthy, safe and sustainable built environment. Rick is currently the CEO & President of BuiltSpace Technologies Corp., based in Vancouver BC.
David has over 30 years of experience in the AEC industry and has been a registered architect since 1994. He was an early adopter of BIM and has been an advocate of leveraging emerging technologies since 2003. David joined dRofus in 2017 as a Client Solutions Manager and is currently a Senior Account Executive responsible for assisting clients with successful adoption of dRofus through transitioning to data-driven design workflows. In addition to his experience with applying design technologies, David has a strong background in architectural project management. He was a project manager for over 12 years before shifting his focus to implementing technology in large design firms. David is a well-known subject matter expert on design technology and has regularly presented at various international industry events throughout his career.
