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Contracts have always been the foundation of how our industry works together. But as new technologies, delivery models, and risks emerge, that foundation is shifting. Join a cross-industry panel as they share common challenges, hard-won insights, and practical approaches for navigating contracts in a rapidly changing built environment.
Chris brings his passion for technology, innovation, and analytics into the construction and infrastructure industry to help contractors and owners view project risk in a new light. He focuses on leveraging the digitization of the built world to reduce the total cost of risk in the construction and ownership of assets.
Chris is dedicated to helping contractors set up their data architecture to make better decisions, increase efficiency, reduce their risk profile, and leverage data from various sources, including IoT. As a forward-thinking construction insurance expert and thought leader, Chris brings years of hands-on experience and in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies, such as IoT and AI, to the table. Driven by a passion for innovation, he is committed to developing and implementing groundbreaking strategies to benefit clients and the industry. By actively engaging with peers and advocating for the adoption of IoT and AI in construction insurance, Chris aims to shape a safer, smarter, and more efficient future for the sector.
He holds a B.Comm with Honors in Business Administration, with a focus in Management Information Systems, from the University of Windsor.
Chris currently serves on the Ontario General Contractors' Innovation Committee and has made numerous public presentations at events and associations such as Building Transformations, Marcum Construction Summit, Mechanical Contractors Association, Construction Progress Coalition, and Ontario General Contractors' Association.
Contracts have always been the foundation of how our industry works together. But as new technologies, delivery models, and risks emerge, that foundation is shifting. Join a cross-industry panel as they share common challenges, hard-won insights, and practical approaches for navigating contracts in a rapidly changing built environment.
Passionate about products and technology. Fifteen years of experience delivering products and projects that delight people. Obsessed about numbers and data to better understand & improve business performance. Meaningful (love the work) experience managing early / mid stage start-ups and large enterprises. Currently, helping real estate developers & construction companies build better using www.indus.ai. The world's biggest construction sites rely on the Indus.ai. platform to stay on schedule & budget. The Indus.ai SaaS 3D computer vision platform enables developers, project managers, and general contractors to optimize labor, equipment and materials. Founded in 2017, Indus.ai, Inc has offices in San Francisco, and Toronto. Specialties: General management, product development, operations, customer success, internet/mobile, digital SaaS marketing, and AI.
His passion for the construction industry has driven his 20-year career in the construction industry.
Construction has shaped Giovanni's career trajectory from an early age. He was taught building fundamentals and the importance and interdependence of communication within the construction team from his father, a proud stonemason that immigrated from Italy. The simple values of trust, respect and pride are the foundation of his construction education.
The OGCA has a proud reputation for advocacy on behalf of members and being the general contracting industry's voice. With significant personal and professional experience, Giovanni is well suited to be the spokesperson for the association.
