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As communities face unprecedented demand for rapid, sustainable development, traditional building methods are being pushed to their limits. Meeting the urgent need for new housing, modern healthcare facilities, and resilient educational spaces requires a fundamental shift in how we design and build.
This panel brings together leaders from research, public infrastructure, government procurement, economic policy, and hands-on manufacturing to explore the roadmap for scaling modern construction. Featuring perspectives from one of the largest modular builders in Atlantic Canada alongside provincial infrastructure heads and policy experts, our panel will discuss the critical role of industrialized and off-site construction. They will dive into strategies for overcoming systemic supply chain and labor challenges, and how strategic public-private collaboration can accelerate project delivery. Join us to discover how cutting-edge innovation and forward-thinking policy can transform the future of community infrastructure.
Brandon Searle, P. Eng. is the Innovation Director for the Off-site Construction Research Centre (OCRC) at the University of New Brunswick. Born in Moncton, N.B., he completed a BScE in civil engineering and a diploma in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of New Brunswick Before joining UNB, Brandon worked on capital projects from both the owner and contractor side followed by a four-year position with WSP where he was an asset management consultant. While with WSP, he worked toward an M.Eng. focusing on level of service in infrastructure management and completed a broad collection of courses in economics, project management, business, finance and engineering. Brandon serves as the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE) Western NB Section Past-Chair, CSCE Atlantic Region Treasurer and sits on the Canadian Network of Asset Managers (CNAM) Board of Directors.
As communities face unprecedented demand for rapid, sustainable development, traditional building methods are being pushed to their limits. Meeting the urgent need for new housing, modern healthcare facilities, and resilient educational spaces requires a fundamental shift in how we design and build.
This panel brings together leaders from research, public infrastructure, government procurement, economic policy, and hands-on manufacturing to explore the roadmap for scaling modern construction. Featuring perspectives from one of the largest modular builders in Atlantic Canada alongside provincial infrastructure heads and policy experts, our panel will discuss the critical role of industrialized and off-site construction. They will dive into strategies for overcoming systemic supply chain and labor challenges, and how strategic public-private collaboration can accelerate project delivery. Join us to discover how cutting-edge innovation and forward-thinking policy can transform the future of community infrastructure.
