August 22-23, 2023

In-Person Event
Free of charge

Hyatt Regency
370 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V 1J9

Pricing

Site Tours $115
Main Sessions $630
Networking Dinner $210

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About the Event

A propos de l'événement

Addressing the critical issue of labor shortages in the construction industry through the integration of design, manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly processes with field mechanization will be the focus of our Toronto event. We will bring together experts, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to discuss important innovations, challenges that stand in the way of progress, and how industry stakeholders can contribute to industry advancement. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in field mechanization technologies, including autonomous machinery, robotics and more.

  • How can the Building Industry attract, train and retain more skilled workers locally and globally
  • Government & Industry partnerships to reduce the cost of construction and stimulate innovation 
  • Case studies featuring the application of Offsite Prefabrication, modularization & site automation
  • Strategies to digitize your business across Planning, Estimating, Scheduling & Construction
  • Contech focused expo with vendors from around the world

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AGENDA

DAY ONE

August 22, 2023

Project Tour
9:00AM–11:00AM
EllisDon: Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project
EllisDon: Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project
EllisDon: Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project
EllisDon: Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project
Cameron Coleman
Director, Communications - EllisDon
(Moderator)
Kevin Cassar
Communications Coordinator - EllisDon
Project Tour
11:30PM–1:30PM
PCL: George Brown College - Limberlost Place
PCL: George Brown College - Limberlost Place
PCL: George Brown College - Limberlost Place
PCL: George Brown College - Limberlost Place
Leo Marucci
Integrated Construction Technology Specialist - PCL Construction
(Moderator)
Maximilian Koepcke
Project Manager - PCL Construction
PCL Construction
Project Tour
2:00PM–3:30PM
Multiplex: Quay Project
Multiplex: Quay Project
Multiplex: Quay Project
Multiplex: Quay Project
Jason Poole
Project Director - Multiplex
(Moderator)
Janette Sanchez
BIM/VDC Specialist
Networking Reception
5:00PM–7:00PM
Meet & Greet Reception
Meet & Greet Reception
Meet & Greet Reception
Meet & Greet Reception
Scott Kaplanis
Founder - Ground Break Ventures
(Moderator)
Terry Olynyk
President and Managing Director, Canada - Multiplex

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Commanditaires de l'événement

DAY Two

August 23, 2023

Keynote Presentation
8:30AM–8:55AM
Field Technology, Automation, and the Human Factor: Balancing the Future of Construction
Field Technology, Automation, and the Human Factor: Balancing the Future of Construction
Field Technology, Automation, and the Human Factor: Balancing the Future of Construction
Field Technology, Automation, and the Human Factor: Balancing the Future of Construction
Lina Stinnett
Senior Integrated Construction Technology Manager - PCL
(Moderator)
***
Executive Presentation
9:00AM–9:25AM
Making Construction Better
Making Construction Better
Making Construction Better
Making Construction Better
Michael McGowan
CEO - Hilti North America
(Moderator)
***
Executive Presentation
9:30AM–9:55AM
Data Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Keep Worrying and Love A.I.
Data Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Keep Worrying and Love A.I.
Data Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Keep Worrying and Love A.I.
Data Strangelove Or: How I Learned to Keep Worrying and Love A.I.
Geoff Smith
Executive Chair Of the Board of Directors - EllisDon
(Moderator)
***
Executive Presentation
10:30AM–10:55AM
The Value Of Digital Twins
The Value Of Digital Twins
The Value Of Digital Twins
The Value Of Digital Twins
Anthony Mastroianni
Manager, Commercial Advisory & Strategy
(Moderator)
***
Executive Presentation
11:00AM–11:25AM
It's Time to Honour the Work
It's Time to Honour the Work
It's Time to Honour the Work
It's Time to Honour the Work
Tim Coldwell
President - Chandos Construction
(Moderator)
***
Panel Discussion
11:30AM–12:15PM
Addressing the Labour Shortage in The Face of Growing Demand for Infrastructure
Addressing the Labour Shortage in The Face of Growing Demand for Infrastructure
Addressing the Labour Shortage in The Face of Growing Demand for Infrastructure
Addressing the Labour Shortage in The Face of Growing Demand for Infrastructure
Giovanni Cautillo
President - OGCA
(Moderator)
Bart Kanters
President - Concrete Ontario
Richard Lyall
President - RESCON
Michael Sherrard
Chair - Skilled Trades Ontario
***
Panel Discussion
1A: Regency Ballroom
Technology Maturity and Risk Mitigation
Technology Maturity and Risk Mitigation
Technology Maturity and Risk Mitigation
Technology Maturity and Risk Mitigation
Andrea Lee
Partner - Glaholt Bowles LLP
(Moderator)
Cheri Hanes
Vice President, Head of Construction Innovation and Sustainability - AXA XL
Sean Hoare
Manager, Senior Vice President - Construction & Infrastructure Practice - AON
Jason Lewis
Chair, Project Delivery & Risk Management Think Tank - Building Transformations
Lampros Stougiannos
Partner - Dentons Canada LLP
***
Panel Discussion
1B: Studio B
Revolutionising Construction: Exploring the Future of Onsite Robotics
Revolutionising Construction: Exploring the Future of Onsite Robotics
Revolutionising Construction: Exploring the Future of Onsite Robotics
Revolutionising Construction: Exploring the Future of Onsite Robotics
Hannu Lindberg
Director of Virtual Design & Construction - DPR Construction
(Moderator)
Derrick Morse
Founder & CEO - Rugged Robotics
Danielle Proctor
President & CEO - Advanced Construction Robotics
Justin Rodgers
Digital Construction Consultant Segment Manager - Hilti North America
***
Panel Discussion
1C: Studio C
Utilising Technology to Advance Worker Safety
Utilising Technology to Advance Worker Safety
Utilising Technology to Advance Worker Safety
Utilising Technology to Advance Worker Safety
Dr. Joel Moody
Chief Prevention Officer and Assistant Deputy Minister - Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
(Moderator)
Steve Chaplin
Senior Vice President Health, Safety and Environment - EllisDon
Amer Dalain
Global Solutions Strategy Leader - Microsoft
Erin Oliver
Vice President Health Safety & Sustainability - Modern Niagara
***
Panel Discussion
1D: Thompson
Opportunities and Challenges to Modular and Volumetric Construction
Opportunities and Challenges to Modular and Volumetric Construction
Opportunities and Challenges to Modular and Volumetric Construction
Opportunities and Challenges to Modular and Volumetric Construction
Brandon Searle
Director of Innovation and Operations - University of New Brunswick
(Moderator)
Patrick Chouinard
Founder & VP Market Strategy - Element5
Jill Kaehler
Director of Product Architecture - Volumetric Building Companies
Murray Velichko
Senior Construction Leader & Executive / VP Business Development - Stack Modular
***
Panel Discussion
2A: Regency Ballroom
Meet the Startups: Artificial Intelligence in Construction
Meet the Startups: Artificial Intelligence in Construction
Meet the Startups: Artificial Intelligence in Construction
Meet the Startups: Artificial Intelligence in Construction
Hammad Chaudhry
National Director, Digital Project Delivery Services - EliisDon
(Moderator)
Patrick E. Murphy
CEO & Founder - Togal.AI
Anthony Hauck
Chief Product Officer - Hypar Inc.
Alex Teplitxky
Head of Marketing - ALICE Technologies
Aaron Toppston
Managing Partner - GS Futures
***
Panel Discussion
2B: Studio B
State of Adoption of BIM & VDC
State of Adoption of BIM & VDC
State of Adoption of BIM & VDC
State of Adoption of BIM & VDC
Jeffrey Rubenstone
Deputy Editor, News and Technology - The Engineering News-Record
(Moderator)
Robert Alzuarde
Innovation Manager, Canadian Building Operations (CBO) - Pomerleau
Cory Houle
Business Development Manager - Pinnacle Infotech
Sonya Puri
BIM/VDC Specialist - Multiplex
Carl Storms
Technical Solutions Lead - BIM Track
***
Panel Discussion
2C: Studio C
Lessons Learned From The Industrial Sector
Lessons Learned From The Industrial Sector
Lessons Learned From The Industrial Sector
Lessons Learned From The Industrial Sector
Hannu Lindberg
Director of Virtual Design & Construction - DPR Construction
(Moderator)
Adam McKertcher
Digital Solutions Manager - Graham Construction
Jorge Moreira
AWP Construction Manager - Air Products
John Wilke
Vice President of Enterprise Services - Zachry Group
***
Industry Presentation
2D: Thompson
Technology Implementation on The Centre Block Project
Technology Implementation on The Centre Block Project
Technology Implementation on The Centre Block Project
Technology Implementation on The Centre Block Project
Andrew Macdonald
VDC Manager - Ellisdon
(Moderator)
Ahmed Yusuf
Integrated Construction Technology Coordinator - PCL Construction
***
Panel Discussion
3A: Regency Ballroom
Exploring AI in Design and Construction
Exploring AI in Design and Construction
Exploring AI in Design and Construction
Exploring AI in Design and Construction
Chris Greene
VP Strategy, Analytics and Knowledge, NFP
(Moderator)
Markku Allison
Vice President, Strategy + Innovation - Chandos Construction
George Ikonomakis
Senior Manager, Integrated Construction Technology - PCL
Scott Wolslager
IMAGINiT Technologies, Senior Engagement Manager
Sean Robbins
BIM Manager & Associate - Moriyama Teshima Architects
***
Panel Discussion
3B: Studio B
Collaborating with the Trades Through Technology
Collaborating with the Trades Through Technology
Collaborating with the Trades Through Technology
Collaborating with the Trades Through Technology
Brad Ashley
Business Development Partner Manager - Esri Canada
(Moderator)
Ryan Bradley
Director, VDC East - Modern Niagara
Patrick Lalonde
Director, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) - EllisDon
Mohamed Adel
Director of Digital Construction, Buildings - Bird Construction
Jeremy Brown
Director, Mechanical VDC - Plan Group
***
Panel Discussion
3C: Studio C
Revolutionizing Our Industry With Offsite Construction Robotics and Automation
Revolutionizing Our Industry With Offsite Construction Robotics and Automation
Revolutionizing Our Industry With Offsite Construction Robotics and Automation
Revolutionizing Our Industry With Offsite Construction Robotics and Automation
Stephen Fai
Director and Professor at Carleton Immersive Media Studio
(Moderator)
Cooper Lane
Vice President - Brave Controls
Greg Godbout
Principal - Soukup America
***
Industry Presentation
3D: Thompson
Design Framework for Manufacturing and Assembly
Design Framework for Manufacturing and Assembly
Design Framework for Manufacturing and Assembly
Design Framework for Manufacturing and Assembly
Pooya Baktash
Co-Founder - Serotiny
(Moderator)
Vince Gattola
Industry Solutions Consulting , Senior Manager - Dassault Systèmes
***
Panel Discussion
4A: Regency Ballroom
Challenges Facing the Design Industry
Challenges Facing the Design Industry
Challenges Facing the Design Industry
Challenges Facing the Design Industry
Christie Bates
Intellectual Property Associate - Bereskin & Parr LLP
(Moderator)
Krigh Bachmann
Associate, Leader of Digital Innovation - DIALOG
Brent Mauti
CTO - Turner Fleischer Architects
James Vandezande
Architect & CTO - HOK
Nibras Yacoub
Vice President - NORR Architects & Engineers
***
Panel Discussion
4B: Studio B
Technology Adoption on Heavy Civil and Public Projects
Technology Adoption on Heavy Civil and Public Projects
Technology Adoption on Heavy Civil and Public Projects
Technology Adoption on Heavy Civil and Public Projects
Thomas Strong
President & CEO - Building Transformations
(Moderator)
Emily Deeth
Manager, Commercial Advisory & Strategy - Infrastructure Ontario
Dan Miller
Manager of Engineering - PCL
Steve Tremblay
Directeur du déploiement des pratiques intégrées BIM - Société québécoise des infrastructures
Jeff Walter
Director, Digital Transformation - AECOM
***
Panel Discussion
4C: Studio C
The Growth of [AEC] Big Tech
The Growth of [AEC] Big Tech
The Growth of [AEC] Big Tech
The Growth of [AEC] Big Tech
Alice Leung
Vice President, Platform and Product Strategy - Brick & Mortar Ventures
(Moderator)
Kris Lengieza
Vice President of Global Partnerships & Alliances - Procore Technologies
Aviad Almagor
Vice President, Technology Innovation - Trimble
Sunil Dorairajan
Senior Director Construction Industry Strategy - Autodesk Construction Solutions
***
Industry Presentation
4D: Thompson
Autonomous Reality Capture Solutions for Quality Inspection in Construction
Autonomous Reality Capture Solutions for Quality Inspection in Construction
Autonomous Reality Capture Solutions for Quality Inspection in Construction
Autonomous Reality Capture Solutions for Quality Inspection in Construction
Neil Chauhan
Reality Capture Solutions Consultant - R-E-A-L.iT
(Moderator)
Sina Karimi
Research and Development Specialist - Pomerleau
***
Executive Presentation
4:40PM–4:55PM
The Future of Construction
The Future of Construction
The Future of Construction
The Future of Construction
Aviad Almagor
Vice President Technology & Innovation - Trimble
(Moderator)
***
Closing Remarks
4:55PM–5:00PM
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Giovanni Cautillo
President - Ontario General Contractors Association
(Moderator)
***

Day Three

August 24, 2023

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