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As the East Coast stands on the edge of an unprecedented regional boom, addressing the construction labor shortage has become our most critical challenge. Moderated by Hammad Chaudry, Vice President, Innovation & Digital Construction at Pomerleau, and featuring a panel of leading industry experts, this forward-looking session tackles the productivity crisis head-on. Discover how to leverage cutting-edge digital processes, implement effective reskilling frameworks, and adapt your team to embrace Modern Methods of Construction. Whether you are an architect, contractor, or owner, this discussion will equip you with the essential blueprint to build a resilient, tech-forward workforce capable of delivering Canada’s built environment of tomorrow.
Hannu Lindberg is a former Walt Disney Imagineer, and current Global Director of Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) at DPR Construction. Hannu’s primary responsibilities are overseeing the implementation of VDC best practices, field technology and construction technologies across DPR’s family of companies.
As the East Coast stands on the edge of an unprecedented regional boom, addressing the construction labor shortage has become our most critical challenge. Moderated by Hammad Chaudry, Vice President, Innovation & Digital Construction at Pomerleau, and featuring a panel of leading industry experts, this forward-looking session tackles the productivity crisis head-on. Discover how to leverage cutting-edge digital processes, implement effective reskilling frameworks, and adapt your team to embrace Modern Methods of Construction. Whether you are an architect, contractor, or owner, this discussion will equip you with the essential blueprint to build a resilient, tech-forward workforce capable of delivering Canada’s built environment of tomorrow.
Experienced President and CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the construction industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Change Management, Operations, Government Relations, Organizational Development, Business Development, Budgeting, Strategic Planning and Team Building. Strong business development professional with a ICD.D from the Institute for Corporate Directors from Sobey School of Business at Saint Mary's University.
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.
Claudia Cozzitorto is a recognized national leader in digital innovation in architecture, with more than 20 years of experience in architectural design, BIM, and digital transformation. In her role, Claudia directs KPMB’s use of digital tools and technologies across its design practice.
Before joining KPMB in 2025, Claudia founded and served as the principal of BIM DnA Group, a consultancy focused on digitalization for the built asset industry.
Claudia received her Master of Architecture from the University of British Columbia, before beginning her career as a project architect at firms in Vancouver and Toronto. She has since held digital practice and design technology leadership roles at Diamond Schmitt Architects, MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects (MJMA), and Moriyama Teshima Architects.
Claudia is an advocate for openBIM standards, digital transformation, and innovation across the AEC sectors. She has played a key leadership role at buildingSMART Canada — a not-for-profit that champions the development and adoption of international standards and solutions in Canada — and sits on buildingSMART International’s Nomination Committee. She previously founded and chaired the Toronto BIM Community and served as a board member of the Institute for BIM in Canada Steering Committee.
An advocate for gender equity, Claudia currently leads the local chapter of Women in BIM, an industry group devoted to addressing the historic underrepresentation of women within the profession.
Claudia is also an Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) mentor and a frequent speaker on topics related to technology’s role in architecture and development.
